Random DIY mixing and More

[Katya]

Correct me if I'm wrong but Custard tends to be lighter in the US? And I know everyone here likes there forward fruit top note. My custards are heavy and the idea has always been to mimic adding a spoon of jam to the custard so never forward in the mix....I don't think that would work for me....or in a heavy custard....just my two cents.

Hmm. I don't make custards often, but we used to make ice cream and creme brulee at home when the kids were little. Nowadays, when I need creme anglaise for dessert I just melt some vanilla ice cream and I'm done.

I don't think American custards are different from European ones--they all use the same basic French recipe (eggs, milk/cream, sugar) and use eggs as a thickener. Their consistency depends on the application--creme anglaise/ice cream base is more pourable, creme patissiere (or what we call pastry cream or pudding here) is basically creme anglaise thickened with cornstarch. That's all I know.

For some reason, vaping custards vary greatly--many are heavy, eggy, overly sweet, and buttery, and thus completely unvapeable for me.

 

[Redbird11]

I probably need to try the pudding base by itself and then do an sft of the red raspberry.

It's funny you tried SMT's pudding base 2 today. I just loaded it up in one of my Dvarws a little while ago.

 

[Redbird11]

For some reason, vaping custards vary greatly--many are heavy, eggy, overly sweet, and buttery, and thus completely unvapeable for me.

I'm with you on the custard vapes. I've tried several, and nothing really has hit the spot. I'm thinking custard vapes might be better in a more DTL setup.

 

[Katya]

Oh yeah, I would like to complete my BCF order today.

I don't think I'll ever be done with mine. Which is bizarre, considering that I only use a handful (5-6) flavors regularly.

 

[Katya]

Here ya go
Creamy custard base
FA Custard Premium 2%
INW Miss Cream 1%
FA Vienna Cream 1%
FA Whipped Cream 1%
WF Mascarpone 1%
Cap. NY Cheesecake 3%

Hope the headache takes a hike.

My version: FA Custard 2%

 

[Katya]

Checked out at BCF with First Class shipping. USPS

Congratulations!

 

[FranC]

It's funny you tried SMT's pudding base 2 today. I just loaded it up in one of my Dvarws a little while ago.

How sweet?

 

[Katya]

custard powder

The UK also uses double and clotted cream which you can't find in France

Strange. It's available here. Very nice with scones and good jam.

 

[FranC]

My version: FA Custard 2%

Whatever works for you

 

[Katya]

I have a plan to replace my oldest flavors a few at a time. The oldest are 8-9 years old. No time like the present.

Are they still useable? Interesting.

 

[Katya]

I've got the 510 adapter in and it's punchy enough at 25watts. I never believe the suggested wattages.... they're like... here's how to burn your coil out as quickly as possible

Agreed. I vape at much lower wattages than you and Hitt, but I almost always find the recommended wattages to be too high (for me).

 

[FranC]

My version: FA Custard 2%

My creamy custard is more cream than custard. Not eggy.

 

[FranC]

Are they still useable? Interesting.

Most are quite useable but some really crappy looking as soaked through on the label. Can’t really explain why because I keep them upright. I guess old plastic can get leaks you can’t really see. But those are what I’m replacing.

 

[FranC]

Agreed. I vape at much lower wattages than you and Hitt, but I almost always find the recommended wattages to be too high (for me).

Me too vape lower wattage.

 

[Katya]

Whatever works for you

I'm not as sophisticated as you guys. I just need a touch of flavor when I get bored with my unflavored or menthol vapes. I don't think I ever mixed a recipe that had more than 3-4 flavorings.

 

[FranC]

I'm not as sophisticated as you guys. I just need a touch of flavor when I get bored with my unflavored or menthol vapes. I don't think I ever mixed a recipe that had more than 3-4 flavorings.

I love 3-4 flavor recipes. Not always possible though.

 

[Redbird11]

How sweet?

It's not overly sweet. But that is subjective I suppose.

 

[hittman]

Let me know how it is solo. I just did a very sweet knuckle test but that doesn’t mean a lot.

It’ll probably be a while before I try it.

 

[FranC]

I have an empty tank. Going to clean it tomorrow. Then I’m going to see what I put in my two mixes and pick one try.

 

[Katya]

I love 3-4 flavor recipes. Not always possible though.

Depends on your level of sophistication. You are Iron Chefs, I'm just a humble home cook. And I like take-out and eating out. Alas, our vaping take-out choices are pretty much nil right now. All of my favorite e-liquid vendors have shut their doors. Every single one of them.
Reading your thread, Frannie, is like watching Food Network.