Random DIY mixing and More

[FranC]

That sounds good. I will be interested to know how the croissants are at 3% and 2.5% and also how they are with the Brie.

ETA: I think that would stand up to darker berries depending on your %'s.

I’ll give it a shot.

 

[hittman]

That's really sad....the big C is a terrible thing. Thoughts are with your friend and family

My wife had stage 2 at 36 years old. Luckily she was able to recover and is ok today at 53. I have a suspicion that the chemo triggered some of the problems she has now but can't prove it.

@hittman ....my Boxx has arrived...going to unpack it and decide on which coil to use....BP or nautilus. I've never tried the nautilus mesh coil that I've ordered to go with it so probably that one...the 2s

I put a nautilus 2s mesh in mine. It's the first time I have tried these coils and like it so far.

 

[barkfunklerbunk]

I can handle bad coffee. I used to enjoy Spam too, until the last couple of times, when it was so salty as to be inedible.
Blood foods? No no. Only had blood sausage and it was not good at all. Blood soup? Shoot me first.

You haven't lived until you've been to the Spam Museum

 

[FranC]

My test mix is done. Not very creative with a name so calling it Dark Berry Croissant. If the base works out I’ll mix a large bottle.

 

[dennism]

That's how it always works. Not long ago I needed to replace an AC outlet in my kitchen. Couldn't find any in my work area but I could have sworn I had some. I went and grabbed a couple from Home Depot. Then I found the ones I had in the cabinet under the kitchen sink. Good place for electrical supplies.

As far as finding things, the older you get, the worse it gets.

 

[dennism]

I'm running low on strawberry, thinking shisha strawberry by inw, good choice?

 

[FranC]

I'm running low on strawberry, thinking shisha strawberry by inw, good choice?

I would say so. It’s a good one.

 

[NolaMel]

Thinking of a cheesy croissant base that will stand up to dark berries. My idea is

VT Croissant 3%
WF Croissant 2.5%
FLV Brie 1%

whatcha think?

That looks good. I took your %s, kept mascarpone and am thinking SSA cranberry jam 1.5%, VT orange marmalade 2%, and FA torrone 1% (for the almond, zest, and grainy). Does that look reasonable? The cranberry jam doesn’t sound too sweet in reviews

 

[FranC]

I'm running low on strawberry, thinking shisha strawberry by inw, good choice?

If you’re low on Strawberry you might want a second one. TFA Ripe Strawberry is pretty good.

 

[FranC]

That looks good. I took your %s, kept mascarpone and am thinking SSA cranberry jam 1.5%, VT orange marmalade 2%, and FA torrone 1% (for the almond, zest, and grainy). Does that look reasonable? The cranberry jam doesn’t sound too sweet in reviews

Sounds ok to me. I went with mora BlackBerry, Shisha raspberry and FW raspberry.

 

[FranC]

Sounds ok to me. I went with mora BlackBerry, Shisha raspberry and FW raspberry.

I also figure the Brie will stand up better.

 

[NolaMel]

Sounds ok to me. I went with mora BlackBerry, Shisha raspberry and FW raspberry.

That sounds really good. Fingers crossed it turns out like it sounds in my head. I’ll definitely mix it if it does!

 

[NolaMel]

I also figure the Brie will stand up better.

I didn’t think about that. Think I should switch to brie… I know irl it’s yummy with cranberry.

 

[FranC]

That sounds really good. Fingers crossed it turns out like it sounds in my head. I’ll definitely mix it if it does!

I’m going to give it 2 weeks. Small mixes steep faster and I only mixed my usual 15ml.

 

[FranC]

I didn’t think about that. Think I should switch to brie… I know irl it’s yummy with cranberry.

I mixed a lot with Brie before the mascarpone came out. They are similar but the Brie does have the edge and the cheesier taste,

 

[FranC]

I didn’t think about that. Think I should switch to brie… I know irl it’s yummy with cranberry.

Really? I think I see a cheesy cranberry mix in my future.

 

[dennism]

If you’re low on Strawberry you might want a second one. TFA Ripe Strawberry is pretty good.

That's the one I'm running low on, also have sweet strawberry by jf.

 

[NolaMel]

Really? I think I see a cheesy cranberry mix in my future.

I think I’ll swap to brie with the cranberry. I did SMT’s base mix with Pur boysenberry jam as a tester.

 

[DLKnives]

Afternoon Mixers!

Waiting on a Walmart grocery delivery, and it's 112 at Noon.

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[Redbird11]

yeah custards are...I don't know....I think it's a language difference there, what british custard is as to what american custard is

while it's not a custard, vt pudding base is nice
I'd think probably vt pudding base with some condensed milk or maybe even mascarpone cheese would probably be more the kind of custard you're looking for....something more like a thick milk rather than an eggy flavor

VT Pudding is a good flavor. I've used it on several occasions.