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[FranC]

I get it now... without specifics just saying something is good doesn't help much. You win. I guess I will refrain from posting lists and simply ask what qualities someone is seeking and then try to recommend something specific (with descriptions)

Now you’re getting closer

 

[Bronze]

I get it now... without specifics just saying something is good doesn't help much. You win. I guess I will refrain from posting lists and simply ask what qualities someone is seeking and then try to recommend something specific (with descriptions)

Perfect! Just try to minimize/scrutinize the use all-encompassing terms like good or bad as much as possible and you'll be in the right place. For example, if you say something like Raspberry (FW) was thought to be stronger and a bit on the candied side then this is useful to me!!

 

[dennism]

Hey... no worries. I conceded and actually learned something in the end. I do not have a big ego or get offended (just a bit defensive) I do really wish I had not titled my thread "best flavors"... that was part of the problem.

The problem IMO was you posted something that the "experts" didn't like. I wonder if they ever heard of positive criticism, maybe it's time they get off of their high horse and join the rest of us amateurs.

 

[Bronze]

Everybody doesn't take vaping so seriously. For me it's just a replacement for smoking, if I like a flavor or recipe, great, if not who cares?

See, it's people like you who I would like to slap. No, not really. Just kidding. But I do envy you and others like you who can vape a wide variety of things and be perfectly happy. Sadly, I am in that group of persnickety, finicky, snobby vapers who are extremely hard to please so I have to do tons and tons of experimenting. If I don't organize it, I will waste a whole lot of time, money, and effort. I could get away with no notes back some 30 or 40 squares ago but my memory does not work that well anymore. Not even close. So if I don't document it then it is lost forever.

 

[FranC]

Well, I looked through my partial recipe once again. I didn’t expect anything to jump out at be but a handful did. The one I picked to work on first is a Crunchy pb cereal recipe. If that fails I’ll fall back on a crunchy raspberry......

 

[vaper1960]

So this IS from personal experience... PUR Strawberry swirl is not what I thought (strawberry ice cream) it a Lifesavers candy! Fine if you want a candy strawberry and a not very authentic cream. No floral notes and not a rich/ripe strawberry at all... still it is what it is... a decent candy flavor.

 

[Zazie]

I tried my test recipe (using the SFTs mixed together) I like it... so here goes (my first "real" recipe on ECF):
Chunky chocolate orange mint
(CAP) Sweet tangerine 3 %

(VT) Orange marmalade 3 %

(WF) Chocolate chunks 2 %

(WF) Flapper pie 1.5 %

(PUR) Butter mint 3 %

Any cream would work... just had to use what I have.

Got a name for this (for the index)?

 

[vaper1960]

Got a name for this (for the index)?

I did title it... Chunky chocolate orange mint.
Still fine tuning it so wait a bit (I do appreciate the offer very much) Also, and cream would work but I only had Flapper pie (light custard/meringue) and Vanilla cream (I might try that instead... not sure if I want that much vanilla)

 

[FranC]

So this IS from personal experience... PUR Strawberry swirl is not what I thought (strawberry ice cream) it a Lifesavers candy! Fine if you want a candy strawberry and a not very authentic cream. No floral notes and not a rich/ripe strawberry at all... still it is what it is... a decent candy flavor.

Yup, that’s a helpful review.

 

[FranC]

I did title it... Chunky chocolate orange mint.
Still fine tuning it so wait a bit (I do appreciate the offer very much) Also, and cream would work but I only had Flapper pie (light custard/meringue) and Vanilla cream (I might try that instead... not sure if I want that much vanilla)

Put FA fresh cream on your wishlist.

 

[Zazie]

@stols001 sounds like your planned response is the best. Reminds me of my favorite motivational speaker of all time, Roger Mellot. He said 'don't engage with the devil' meaning, people who just want to win. Don't waste your energy on those types, 'let them win sooner'. Just agree with them instead of getting into defensive/explaining mode which they won't hear anyway. I will never forget his example: a supervisor is ragging on a staff about why she didn't do ____. He says just say, " you would like for me to do ____? I will do that as soon as someone calls. Supervisor cannot argue further with it.

His talks and 'cassette tapes' were on topics such as 'stress management for women'.

Here is a yt seminar:

Of course, there are also those types who can't take yes for an answer and keep on hammering away regardless.

 

[Bronze]

So this IS from personal experience... PUR Strawberry swirl is not what I thought (strawberry ice cream) it a Lifesavers candy! Fine if you want a candy strawberry and a not very authentic cream. No floral notes and not a rich/ripe strawberry at all... still it is what it is... a decent candy flavor.

I've about given up trying to find a strawberry I like. Most of them are too muted for me. Nothing has really had much punch to it. I've tried about 5 or 6 of them with similar results. One day I'll get back into them and try some others.

 

[FranC]

I've about given up trying to find a strawberry I like. Most of them are too muted for me. Nothing has really had much punch to it. I've tried about 5 or 6 of them with similar results. One day I'll get back into them and try some others.

Guess I’m lucky to like most strawberry’s. Have you tried INW? One Stop succulent strawberry?

 

[Zazie]

I did title it... Chunky chocolate orange mint.
Still fine tuning it so wait a bit (I do appreciate the offer very much) Also, and cream would work but I only had Flapper pie (light custard/meringue) and Vanilla cream (I might try that instead... not sure if I want that much vanilla)

Righty-o. I'll hold off till you've tweaked to your liking (at which point I also plan to mix it).

 

[FranC]

I know a couple folks here have tried the Orange Marmalade. Can I get your opinions on it please?

 

[Bronze]

Guess I’m lucky to like most strawberry’s. Have you tried INW? One Stop succulent strawberry?

Here's what I have tried:

Strawberry (FW)
Strawberry Ripe (TFA)
Strawberry (TFA)
Juicy Strawberry (FA)
Sweet Strawberry (CAP)

Seems to me there's one other but it escapes me. I was going to try the PUR. I don't mind if it's candied as Vaper described because I feel I can tame it with another one of these strawberry flavors. Candied is OK as long as it's strong. Those can be lassoed.

 

[FranC]

Here's what I have tried:

Strawberry (FW)
Strawberry Ripe (TFA)
Strawberry (TFA)
Juicy Strawberry (FA)
Sweet Strawberry (CAP)

Seems to me there's one other but it escapes me. I was going to try the PUR. I don't mind if it's candied as Vaper described because I feel I can tame it with another one of these strawberry flavors. Candied is OK as long as it's strong. Those can be lassoed.

Never tried the PUR myself.You might want to try
INW shisha strawberry
Cap Sweet strawberry
One Stop succulent strawberry

 

[FranC]

I haven’t mixed with strawberry for awhile because I don’t want to lose my taste for it.

 

[Bronze]

I haven’t mixed with strawberry for awhile because I don’t want to lose my taste for it.

That's always a fear.

 

[FranC]

That's always a fear.

Switched my attention to other fruits for awhile.