I'M IN :D And I've already got ideas c: Gonna start on this c:

EDIT: I meant to edit this.. Not reply. ._.

1. Something that is grey.
   
2. Something reminiscent of rain. This is rain because when you drop a bunch of them, it has the soothing sound of gentle rain c: (Craft WL)
   
3. Something food related that is unusual. How are pumpkin pudding flavored Kit Kats NOT unusual? (Food WL)
   
4. Something on your list that is for someone other than yourself. Tell me who it's for and why. (Yes, pets count!) This would be for my dad!! I want to make him a cake for his birthday with this wonderful topper! He just loves golf. He goes about 3 times a week ._. (Baking Stuff WL)
   
5. A book I should read! I am an avid reader, so take your best shot and tell me why I need to read it! I haven't read this yet. But.. we should read it at the same time. 'Cause I love talking about books with everyone c: AND. It's about a clash between men and women. A guy who's from a time where women are obedient and a women who's from a time where they go unquestioned and praised. Aaaaaaaaaand... FIGHT! (Books WL)
   
6. An item that is less than a dollar, including shipping... that is not jewelry, nail polish, and or hair related!
   
7. Something related to cats. I love cats! (keep this SFW, you know who you are...) Cateye glasses c: ORRRRRRR feathers because I've seen cats attacking birds or walking around with a feather in its mouth COUNTLESS times c: (Both from my Craft WL)
   
8. Something that is not useful, but so beautiful you must have it. Shoe laces that don't tie aren't useful.. But shoe laces that don't tie AND LIGHT UP are beautiful c: And I would love to have them so my appearance at night will be FABULOUS. (Cutes! WL)
   
9. A movie everyone should watch at least once in their life. Why?
   
10. Something that would be useful when the zombies attack. Explain. You can make fake brains! It'll only be good enough to distract them for a moment, but that moment could be what saves you!!! (Baking Stuff WL)
    
11. Something that would have a profound impact on your life and help you to achieve your current goals. This would allow me to easily carry a white board surface with me anywhere. I am a math tutor and an aspiring math professor, so being able to have a handy white board surface would be lovely. ORRRRRR this for a more playful goal. My friends and I seem to have the craziest conversations and strangest encounters while we're playing together. This would be a fun way to get our stuff recorded and FAMOUS. loljk. We just wanna share the insanity c: (white board from School Stuff WL and Elgato capture from Dreams WL)
    
12. One of those pesky Add-On items. I just want mochi.. ;~; (Food WL)
    
13. The most expensive thing on your list. Your dream item. Why? This is my current dream item. I'm attending college. My laptop is a dinosaur and it weighs a ton. It works fine, so I'm not looking to get rid of it. But I need something that won't break my already breaking back when I bring it to school. I spend a lot of time on campus doing homework or just relaxing. This Chromebook has a great battery life and is a good price for what I need to get done. (Dreams WL)
    
14. Something bigger than a bread box. I'm going to assume this is bigger than a bread box because of the amount of candy in it.. (Food WL)
    
15. Something smaller than a golf ball. Sugar pearls are smaller than golf balls c: (Baking Stuff WL)
    
16. Something that smells wonderful. It may be too strong by itself.. But add it into some yummies and it'll smell DELICIOUS. c: (Baking Stuff WL)
    
17. A (SFW) toy. It's SFW as long as you aren't screaming, "FUCK" or bludgeoning a person to death with it out of frustration c: (Cubes WL)
    
18. Something that would be helpful for going back to school. I'm a math major and the majority of my math is done on white boards I have mounted in my room. There is no such thing as too many expo markers for me lol (School Stuff WL)
    
19. Something related to your current obsession, whatever that may be. Chain maille jewelry! :D I've only started with it :c (Crafts WL)
    
20. Something that is just so amazing and awe-inspiring that I simply must see it. Explain why it is so grand. It's a 3D DINOSAUR COOKIE CUTTER. You can make dinosaur cookies!!! THAT STAND. YOU CAN MAKE STOP MOTION DINO WARS. I are excite. (Baking Stuff WL)
    
    I'll come back with the three I missed c:
    
    Edit#2: Adding raffle phrase! fear cuts deeper than swords
    
    Also adding one of the bonuses! Purdy paintbrushes are made in Oregon c: They've been made in Portland since 1925! c:

I've been dabbling in more natural alternatives, though I haven't given up my eyeliner or mascara yet. Here are some super easy things I've included in my routine:

Amazing Tingly Shampoo (makes quite a bit)

• 3/4 cup green tea
  
• 2/3 cup liquid Castile Soap ( I use this and it lasts FOREVER )
  
• 1-1/2 teaspoon olive oil
  
• 10 drops of pure essential oil (I use tea tree + lavender)
  
  Conditioner -- I'm bad -- I still use store bought conditioner or Wen :(
  
  Dry Shampoo for non-shampoo days - Cocoa powder. Seriously. It's the best. Dust it around the roots with an old make-up brush (I use a kabuki), and fluff/toss hair around to distribute. Gives amazing matte texture to fairly oily hair.
  
  Leave in Conditioner - Jojoba oil is fantastic for smoothing fly-aways and for keeping the ends of hair moisturized. (Just a few drops)
  
  Deep conditioner -- Coconut oil, it's magic!
  
  Body Wash -- You can use the same recipe as the shampoo above! If it's too strong or oily for your skin, try a mix of Castile soap and water or tea.
  
  
  Face wash
  
  I use an oil cleansing method once or twice a week. Rub the oil mix into your skin for a few minutes, massaging in little circles. Place a hot, moistened towel over your face, lie down if you like until it cools. Rinse towel, repeat. Gently rub away any oil left behind. This is my favorite and makes me feel like I went to the spa! (If you have dry skin, use less castor oil.)
  
  
• 2 tsp Castor Oil (strange, I know -- find it near the laxatives)
  
• 1 TBSP Olive Oil
  
• optional : I love adding lemon oil
  
  Other than that, I use warm water to wash my face, and moisturize with Vitamin E oil.
  
  Moisturizer
  
  Jojoba, Vitamin E, and coconut oil are great for dry skin, though they do take a little while to soak in. I love using them because they're no-brainers that I can use with no prep time. Careful not to use too much coconut oil, it can get drippy! :)
  
  Edit: formatting!
  

Fall is in full swing which means it's PUMPKIN time! This muffins are made with coconut flour and almond flour and sweetened with monk fruit and allulose. So tasty and just 3g net carb, 1g of sugar, and 170 calories per muffin.

Recipe Source: Low Carb Keto Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins (includes pictures, tips, and full nutrition facts)

RECIPE: GLUTEN FREE & KETO PUMPKIN CHOCOLATE CHIP MUFFINS

SERVINGS: 12 MUFFINS (170 CALORIES EACH)

PREP TIME: 10 MINUTES

BAKE TIME: 25 MINUTES

TOTAL TIME: 35 MINUTES

INGREDIENTS

We were able to grab all of our ingredients from a local Walmart, but you can find the ingredients in most grocery stores or online on Amazon.

• 1/2 cup (56g) Coconut flour (we used Walmart’s Great Value Organic Coconut Flour)
  
• 1/2 cup (56g) Blanched almond flour (we used Nature’s Eats Blanched Almond Flour but Blue Diamond Almond Flour works as well)
  
• 2/3 cup (140g) AlluMonk Allulose & Monk Fruit Sweetener (Hoosier Hill Farms Allulose is also a viable choice if you want to skip the monk fruit; Lakanto’s Monk Fruit Sweetener with Erythritol is another option)
  
• 1 Tablespoon (14g) Baking powder
  
• 1 Tablespoon (6g) Pumpkin pie spice (we used Walmart’s Great Value Organic Pumpkin Pie Spice)
  
• 1/2 teaspoon (3g) Sea salt
  
• 4 large Eggs (200g)
  
• 3/4 cup (180g) Pumpkin puree (we used Walmart’s Great Value 100% Pure Canned Pumpkin)
  
• 1/2 cup (113g or 1 stick) Unsalted butter
  
• 1 teaspoon (4.3g) Vanilla extract (we used McCormick All Natural Pure Vanilla Extract)
  
• 1/4 cup (45g) Unsweetened chocolate chips (we used Bake Believe Dark Chocolate Chips, but Lily’s Dark Chocolate Baking Chips or Pascha 100% Cacao Chips could also work!)
  
  

  INSTRUCTIONS
  

  
  

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F/180°C. Line your muffin baking pan with 12 muffin baking cups.
   
2. Microwave the butter for 30 seconds to soften, but it should not be melted if possible. Stir in the eggs, pumpkin puree, melted butter, and vanilla extract until completely incorporated.
   
3. In a separate bowl, stir together the coconut flour, almond flour, sweetener, baking powder, pumpkin pie spice, and sea salt. Make sure there are no clumps. Stir into wet mixture.
   
4. Stir in your chocolate chips.
   
5. Spoon the batter evenly into the muffin cups and smooth the tops. (They should be almost full, not 2/3 or 3/4 full)
   
6. Bake for about 25 minutes, until an inserted toothpick comes out clean and the muffins are very slightly golden around the edges.
   
   Recipe Source: Low Carb Keto Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins

Alright, so actually 7-11 has two store brand watermelon candies, one that is rings, and one that is sour wedges. Both are honestly up there with the best watermelon candies I've had, which tripped me out because it's a convenience store brand (protip their coconut water is from Brazil and uses coconuts that don't have the weird nutty after taste, so that's awesome too)

Jelly belly jelly beans in watermelon flavour is awesome, I love to go to the bulk barn and get a big ol' bag of only the watermelon flavoured ones.

I used to love the jolly ranchers watermelon but that's kind of depreciated in quality over the years imo (not sure why).

Bubbalicious watermelon gum is fantastic for 5 seconds, and generally most watermelon gums are pretty great, but I'm not a fan of the ones with aspartame, because aspartame clashes weirdly with the flavour in a way that sucralose doesn't.

Watermelon air heads you can roll up and use as the best straw ever for watermelon drinks. I like to mix watermelon juice, watermelon vodka, and drink it with a rolled up watermelon air head. Some people might say that I'm going too far there, but I say to those people, that maybe they aren't going too far enough.

There's a lot of really obscure name brands that I love, but I only ever find them once so I can never recall the name of them. With online ordering, I should really remember though...

This right here though: https://www.amazon.ca/LorAnn-Super-Strength-Watermelon-Flavouring-dram/dp/B00016V2DC that shit is like crack. You can use it in everything (sparingly), and have watermelon flavoured EEEEEEEEEVERYTHIIIING.

> Salt, Sugar, Dehydrated Onion, Brown Sugar, Spices, Dehydrated Garlic, Dehydrated Red Bell Pepper, Citric Acid, Maltodextrin, Lime Peel, Natural Flavor, Lime Oil, Mango Juice Concentrate and Gum Arabic.

https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/614i9SwFPhL._SL1000_.jpg

I haven't had the product in question, but mango is pretty far down the list. We also have "spices" and "natural flavour" listed which could mean all kinds of things.

It's built on a simple onion/garlic/salt/sugar base, but there are probably some key concepts in this that I think you will need to stick to:

• Dehydrated onion - going to give you a different effect than onion powder. It'll give you little bursts of sweet caramelized onion.
  
• Lime zest - not the acid, which will cook the fish
  
• Mango is probably not bringing a lot to the party unless they're using some kind of extract (maybe in the "natural flavours"). If it has a strong mango aroma, then you'll want to look at stuff like this https://www.amazon.com/Bakto-Flavors-Natural-Mango-Extract/dp/B001PB10CK (not a recommendation - I've never used it)
  
• I see something green in the pics of the bottle. I'd think maybe thyme (if they're going for a jerk base) or oregano. Use your last bottle to try to determine.
  
  Find the friend with the best palate and try to isolate the specific herbs/spices going on :) Is it a Jerk inspired rub (thyme and allspice)? Is it a Mexican-ish base (oregano, maybe cumin)?

Hello Beautiful Bombshells!

The pretzels and goldfish were a big hit with the kids and the parents last night! The goldfish were the stars, so I may just get goldfish next year. I've got the leftover bags bagged up for hubby to take to work this morning.

I did IF yesterday and had a Greek Salad topped with Mackerel for lunch around 2 pm. I love mackerel sooooooooo much! I also found some Tazo Pumpkin Spice Chai at Target a couple of days ago and it is soooooooooo tasty! I bought two boxes of it and I may have to go back for more before they get rid of the flavor.

Dinner last night was Keto Low Carb Chili (I did it in the Instant Pot) and Easy Keto Cornbread (Cast Iron Skillet). Hubby was incredibly pleased with the taste of both; however we both agreed that the cornbread could've used a little more flavoring. The recipe said 6 drops (I bought the Amoretti) and I remember others saying it wasn't enough, so I kept tasting and adding to the batter. Maybe because it was a sweet corn flavor? I mean, it was delicious, don't get me wrong. It just didn't have the consistency (graininess?) of real cornbread made from corn meal...and now that I think of it, that was what was off. For the chili, I made it to the recipe except I added two cans of drained and rinsed black soybeans and smoked paprika.

So, it was a good food day and an excellent day overall. I hope everyone has a wonderful Friday, an amazing weekend, and, as always, KCKO! XOXOXO

This week has been completely out of routine doing storm cleanup. Yesterday was starting to get back to normal, but yall physical labor is exhausting. Everything hurts down to my fingernails. I made chili and it was delicious. Cobbled together what I had and three or four different recipes to make it mine. Even had an epiphany that I didn't need to go to the store for a freaking can of tomatoes...I had tomatoes on hand and could make my own fresh in the food processor. How you like me now, <insert TV chef name here >.

But the highlight was the corn bread . It came out like corn bread pound cake almost - in a great way. It smelled so damn good in the oven and the taste was the stuff bakery dreams are made of. I couldn't find my 9" cast iron so loaded up my 6". Had to throw some foil on top so it didn't over brown but it just turned out crispy on the edges so yay. The key was the corn flavored extract. This stuff isn't cheap but it really gives it that authentic smell and flavor. I can't wait to try Christmas tamales now. I used this recipe. Added 3/4c shredded cheese just because and I meant to add a jalapeño but put them all in the chili instead. Oops. I used this corn extract. Yes, pricey but at 6 drops a use it is basically a lifetime supply. :D

Have a great week. Can't wait to see what you ladies have up your sleeves for Halloween the next few days.

Ask and you shall receive.

Here’s some tips and tricks!

If your ferries are having a difficult time litter-box "training", here are some things you can try that have worked for others (and some of my own):

1. Replace small or "corner" boxes with wider boxes (square or rectangle) that they can fit their "whole body" into (they seem to prefer having ALL four legs in the box when they back-up), and make sure the entrance is very shallow for easy in/ out. I have had great luck with the Marshall high-backs & lock-ons sold on many online pet sites that sell ferret supplies (*link below).
   
   
2. Check the type of litter you are using, as some are picky about textures, and also make sure it is a "safe" litter choice (many are not safe like clay and crystals cat litters). *Link below to American Ferret Association's (AFA) safe vs. unsafe litter for ferrets and why.
   
   
3. If they poop on the floor (or other undesirable place), move it to the corner of the litter box (tip: a plastic sandwich bag over the hand works well for this ;) ), and thoroughly clean the soiled spot with something safe/ non-toxic like white vinegar & water or pet safe enzymatic cleaner such as Nature's Miracle or Kids -n- Pets to remove the scent. If you see them "backing-up" attempting to poop outside of their box - gently pick them up and place them in the corner of the litter box. Keep litter boxes clean, but leave a tiny bit of soiled in the corner for them to smell while they are box training (this helps them to know where to go). *Link to enzymatic cleaners below.
   
   
4. Try the Vanilla extract trick, but use an "imitation" vanilla that is alcohol-free (real vanilla extract contains ethyl alcohol, an intoxicating ingredient!). Vanilla is a strong scent that many ferrets will instinctively try to "cover-up" with their own scent (urine) to mark their territory. It is supposed to be a great aid in training blind ferrets to go potty in a specific place.
   ****TIP: You ONLY need to use a COUPLE DROPS, do NOT spray the vanilla or saturate all the litter as this will be too overwhelming for their sensitive respiratory system which could cause health issues.😷 Link below to an example of food grade alcohol-free vanilla extract product.
   
   
5. If all else fails try "Litter Box Boot Camp" by the Holistic Ferret (HF): http://holisticferret60.proboards.com/thread/108/litter-box-boot-camp
   
   *Links:
   • Marshall Litter pans: https://www.chewy.com/marshall-ferret-litter-pan-high-back/dp/128779
   • AFA Litter Guide: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Ff1KKgD0lkBheQxs0uAp0cv9KzQoRyqX/view
   • Kids -n- Pets (enzymatic cleaner): https://www.chewy.com/kids-n-pets-instant-all-purpose-stain/dp/161708
   • Nature's Miracle - Just for Ferrets (enzymatic cleaner): http://www.1800whiskers.com/View/Natures-Miracle-Pet-Stain-and-Odor-Remover-for-Ferrets-
   • McCormick Baker's Imitation Vanilla Extract (Alcohol-free): https://www.amazon.com/McCormick-Bakers-Imitation-Vanilla-Extract/dp/B000B6MUKG/ref=asc_df_B000B6MUKG/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=309769273892&hvpos=1o1&hvnetw=g&hvrand=17164894249100503132&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9003293&hvtargid=pla-624342296807&psc=1

It is what we ended up doing. There are also some milk flavor drops https://www.amazon.com/Johnny-Moo-Flavoring-Strawberry-Flavor/dp/B015627GG2?th=1 that I had looked at but didn't try.

We went with the protein stuff though just to make sure he gets his vitamins and I like that it has probiotics. We tried several, some definitely taste better than others. We are lucky to have a really good dairy farms locally, and they also make a chocolate milk. So we also did some chocolate milk, the powder, and then regular milk mixed together. Only for one meal a day though, we obviously don't want our little guy turning into a butterball.

ICE CREAM: of course Halo Top is the winner here. But we've also discovered a wonderful way of making tasty popsicles that clock in at less calories and less $$. We use Silk unsweetened cashew milk (25 cals/cup) and add in a wee bit of xanthan gum, stevia or Swerve to taste, and then flavoring. For flavor we use this vanilla cream stevia, or this Watkins caramel extract or this peppermint extract or unsweetened cocoa powder or True Lemon packets or... well you get the idea. Anyway, one popsicle is about 1/3 cup, so the calories are fairly negligible and these are really tasty treats.

PIZZA: Chicken crust pizza is THE BEST. I mean it's better than standard pizza. So damn good.

French fries: make them with jicama instead of potatoes. Jicama have half the calories of potatoes, to start with, and 3x the fiber. 100g of jicama have 4g net carbs/38 cals compared to 100g of potatoes with 14g net carbs/69 cals. Once you deep-fry them the calories will change, lol, but the carbs will not. Jicama tastes quite good raw with a bit of lime juice and salt, so the frying step is optional in my book.

BURGER: Seems like "protein style" is becoming a very common term so I'm able to get my burgers in a lettuce wrap almost everywhere I go. Same with tacos btw. And speaking of jicama, you can slice them really thin and use them as taco shells.

SUSHI: It's really hard to substitute for the rice but... well, no but, I haven't found a good substitute. One of my local places will make sushi for me with thin cucumber strips instead of rice, but it's not nearly the same.

Using lettuce or jicama as "chips" to eat guacamole in Mexican restaurants is a big win. Haven't found a good substitute for rice & beans though.

Chinese restaurants are also a problem, as most of the dishes tend to involve sugary sauces. I've found that I can order them with steamed broccoli instead of rice, so the rice is not an issue usually, but figuring out which sauces aren't sugary is a challenge.

Recipe is located at https://www.certainlyketo.com/keto-chocolate-eclair-ice-cream-bars/

Sorry I have to post in two comments because the recipe is long.

We have a Strawberry Shortcake one too.

These bars are kind of like the Good Humor bars. This is a great end of the summer treat that would be great any time of the year.

Ingredients

• Chocolate Center:
  
• ½ cup heavy cream
  
• ¼ cup half and half
  
• 2 oz. unsweetened bakers chocolate
  
• Liquid stevia(to taste)
  
• Ice Cream Base:
  
• 1 cup heavy cream
  
• ¼ cup half and half
  
• 1 tsp. vanilla extract
  
• Liquid stevia (to taste)
  
• Outside Crumb Coating:
  
• Vanilla Crumbs
  
• ¼ cup almond flour
  
• 1 Tbsp. butter (melted)
  
• ½ tsp. vanilla extract
  
• Liquid stevia (to taste)
  
• Chocolate Crumbs
  
• ¼ cup almond flour
  
• 2 Tbsp. cocoa powder
  
• 2 Tbsp. butter (melted)
  
• Liquid stevia (to taste)

There are definitely certain reviews that make it sounds like they trying to directly, thinking it was e-liquid itself and not that it was just the flavoring. Looking at the questions as well, it's pretty obvious it's a common thing.

Here's one super obvious example:

https://imgur.com/yzeesXj

https://www.amazon.com/Capella-Flavor-Drops-Raspberry-Cotton/dp/B00R60O666/

This recipe makes REAL gummy bears, like the kind you buy in a store. Not the pretend gummies made from Jell-O. Additionally, these are shelf stable and do not need to be refrigerated.


Here ya go: https://www.chefsteps.com/activities/gummy-bears


I used double boilers for this to keep temperatures in the correct range. One for blooming the gelatin (very low heat) and one for the sugar mixture (med-high heat).


Just add your cannabis oil/tincture when you add the flavoring and food coloring at the end. I used cannabis infused coconut oil (heated), just had to stir it in well. Not sure how well tincture will work if it's alcohol-based; alcohol breaks down gelatin. Glycerin-based tincture should work fine, though.


The recipe shows 250 bloom gelatin. Do not use instagel, it's only half as strong (by mass) as regular 250 bloom gelatin. Gelatin sheets are easier to work with than powder. I used this: https://www.amazon.com/Hoosier-Hill-Farm-Natural-Gelatin/dp/B00A275DL2/

• Glucose syrup: https://www.amazon.com/Caullet-Glucose-Syrup-2-2-lb/dp/B001TZS10G
  
  
• Gummy Bear Molds: https://www.amazon.com/Modern-Gummy-PROFESSIONAL-SILICONE-Chocolate/dp/B01N9D9WMQ/
  
  
• Silicone Squeeze Bottles (for neatly filling gummy molds): https://www.amazon.com/Prepara-PP07U-PDBRD-Prep-Deco-Bottle/dp/B00E8PL2L4/
  
  
• Flavorings: https://www.amazon.com/LorAnn-Oils-Gourmet-Strength-Flavors/dp/B00XRQ2N8G/
  
  
• Use Superfine/Castor (NOT powdered, granulated) Sugar for best results: https://www.amazon.com/Domino-White-Sugar-Dissolve-Superfine/dp/B00GA8XYWW/
  
  Citric acid works fine if you can't find tartaric acid.
  
  
  Gelatin is a bit tricky to work with. Do NOT heat the gelatin above 122F; it will activate and become VERY hard to deal with.

There's a lot of different ways to go with the extracts, this is the one I use most - http://www.amazon.com/Zatarains-Root-Beer-Extract/dp/B008GVQ1AS - the flavor's good and it's a lot cheaper than ones from the homebrew stores. It also comes in 12 packs.

I would definitely go with force-carbonating if you have the equipment, the yeast will leave a bit of a flavor (not bad, just not what most people are expecting). Definitely don't use glass bottles to naturally carb soda, that just makes bottle bombs; 2 liters work fine.

Here's my steps:

1. Force Carb 4 gallons of water for 2-5 days. It will carbonate better if you force carb before adding the syrup.
   
   
2. Make a gallon of simple syrup (I use 4 lbs of sugar for 5 gallons of root beer). Let this cool
   
   
3. Mix the extract into the syrup, top off with water if necessary
   
   
4. Pour the syrup into the keg
   
   
5. Put back on CO2 to carb for another day or two
   
   DON'T pour granulated sugar into a keg of carbonated water.
   
   Thousands of nucleation points + carbonated water = diet coke & mentos all over your kitchen floor.
   
   Hope that helps!
   

Oh boy!
Rose Flavored Mints have not had yet but they look so cute!


Vegan Jerky I have not had yet but looks so damn good!


Lavander Extract I want to make a lavender cheesecake and lemonade. Pricy but a little bit goes a loooong way!


Rose Turkish Delight My favorite dessert ever. It's gooey sugary and flowery. That's the best!!


Spicy noodles challenge I've not had this yet but I'm filling a bathtub full of them. Not a joke.

Peach flavored SF jello is quite tasty.

Reading your post made me go on a hunt for mango extract (not something I typically crave) and I found this. Perhaps you could use it with whipped cream or unflavored gelatin and use it curb cravings?

I love making a coconut pudding by mixing unflavored gelatin with coconut milk; I imagine it would taste great with mango extract. (This is assuming you eat gelatin.)

You should also join us over at /r/xxketo :)

No clue how it will turn out, but I appreciate the sense of adventure you have - it is what makes home-brewing so badass. Yeah, it might not taste so great, but what the hell - it cost three bucks to make!

My only thought is that I am surprised it doesn't have any of the yeast-killing preservatives in it, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate and the like. That would be one of those insurmountable stumbling blocks.

If you are looking to add more flavor back in later on in the process, there are options abound, such as Natural Apple Extract. It comes in a variety of flavors - I can't wait to do more experimenting with different kinds.

Best of luck!

I definitely can't afford real vanilla beans, but I do swear by Watkins Pure Vanilla Extract. It is truly the best vanilla I have ever used.

I'm sure you could use a vanilla or other plain/vaguely sweet DIY recipe and add lemon flavoring to it. Something like these: 1 2 3, or go with straight lemon juice added to it, with some experimenting to figure out which actually taste good, because you aren't going to get it on the first try.

You can buy it online, but I bought mine locally at a baking specialty store. (I assume there's a difference between rosewater in cosmetics and rosewater for cooking, and bottles of what look like rosewater for drinking.) It was expensive, but if I can successfully make just one or two things with it, it'll be worth it!

EDIT: This is what I got! I paid twice as much for it, too.

[flavors ](LorAnn Oils Gourmet Super Strength Fruit Flavors (No Oils) 1 Dram Variety Bundle #2 (Pack of 12) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00XRQ2N8G/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_q3dsybMX61X4E) < these are the ones I got :)

We bought this off of amazon for baklave and it smells great https://www.amazon.com/Orange-Blossom-Water-Cortas-10fl/dp/B000LQJ6DK/ref=sr_1_7?keywords=orange+blossom&qid=1558206729&s=gateway&sr=8-7

That said, you may have a bias and it just smells like toilet to you.. Five spice powder smells like those pink urinal pucks to me.

I have switched my apricot extracts to http://www.lorannoils.com/1-dram-size and they taste /smell natural, way better than brewers best. 1 - 1.5 dram max is enough for 5 gallons.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00016V2DC/

Following the recipe above, without any toppings, each serving costs me about $1.45 - which for a lunch I do not think is bad at all. With two tablespoons of Peanut Butter as a topping, which is what I have been doing, it ups the cost to about $1.75 a meal. - but yes 75% of that cost is the hemp seeds

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• $0.10 in coconut milk (for 1/3 a cup of coconut milk)
  
• $1.12 in hemp hearts (1/4 a cup of hemp hearts)
  
• $0.04 in chia seeds (1/2 tablespoon of chia seeds)
  
• $0.06 in Swerve (1 teaspoon of swerve)
  
• $0.07 in Vanilla (1/4 teaspoon of vanilla)
  
  ​
  
  
• $0.29 in peanut butter (two tablespoons)
  
  ​
  
  updated to include specific measurements I use for each serving as opposed to the whole recipe which is how I determined the cost.

I'm also a big fan of floral flavors in my Food, so I keep [rosewater](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001AO2HEM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_Pa5PzbJN62GHB,[orange-blossom water](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001949REG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_Cw5Pzb3AYNV0W), jasmine essence, lavender bud sugar, wild hibiscus flowers, butterfly pea buds and extract and candied flower petals like violet and rose in my pantry and cupboards at all times. If you want to jazz-up a cup of tea, make a pound cake more fancy, whip up a cocktail or make your own gummy or hard candy - having floral ingredients like these on hand lets you make any meal more luxurious.

Might want to try cauliflower with corn extract, http://www.amazon.com/Amoretti-Sweet-Corn-Extract-Ounce/dp/B00KS3LH9M, I made fauxlenta, just made that word up now, with a mashed cauliflower like mashed potatos then loaded with cheese and some corn extract and it came out pretty good.

Raise your Chia Seed pudding game by flavoring with Candy Flavor oils. Zero calories and super super concentrated (literally takes only a couple drops for each batch of pudding). The flavors they have will blow your mind (they have peanut butter too).

https://www.amazon.com/Flavoring-Oils-Flavors-Dropper-LorAnn/dp/B007HSDNS4

I order one every couple months

goes great on msg free chinese food

Making Your Own Sweets!

Thank you for having a creative contest like this. :3

Plain Earl Grey is a simple recipe: black tea plus Food-Grade Bergamot oil. I'm using something like this at home occasionally because my sons like the taste of Earl Grey but, of course we use high quality black tea, haha. If you want to go that direction you might just get some of [THIS] (https://www.amazon.com/Pure-Bergamot-Extract-Ounce-Bottle/dp/B004Y1OJA8)

Couldn't you buy unflavored juice? Because you could buy the flavoring liquid that has a broad range of uses, including flavoring your liquid



LorAnn Oils Gourmet Super Strength Fruit Flavors (No Oils) 1 Dram Variety Bundle #2 (Pack of 12) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00XRQ2N8G/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_o0WCDb7RTZBVG

I also use champagne yeast for my cider, based on this recipe by EdWort. Regarding the stripped apple flavor, I've used an apple extract to add back in some of that flavor (OliveNation has great extracts that work well in brewing - here's the apple one I use). Only use 1/4 teaspoon per gallon or less. This isn't going to yield the same rich flavor as actually aging the cider, but I like to cut corners!

A lot of people use these to make THC gummies with excellent results. And it looks like you can pick the flavors you want!
https://www.amazon.com/Flavoring-Oils-Flavors-Dropper-LorAnn/dp/B007HSDNS4

Thanks, made me laugh, and flash back to the time I was so desperate I drank the 16oz bottle of vanilla extract. (41%)
http://www.amazon.com/McCormick-Pure-Vanilla-Extract-16-OZ/dp/B005MIWPGC/ref=sr_1_1?s=grocery&ie=UTF8&qid=1410465717&sr=1-1&keywords=vanilla+extract

Ingredients

• 2 cups Almond flour
  
• 1/2 cup Coconut flour
  
• 1/2 cup Erythritol
  
• 1/3 cup Butter
  
• 2 tsp Baking powder
  
• 4 Eggs
  
• 1 tsp Vanilla extract
  
• 1/4 cup Water
  
• 1/2 cup Pecan
  
• cup Raspberries
  
  

  Chocolate glaze:
  

  
  

• 2 tbsp Unsweetened cocoa powder
  
• 2 tbsp Powdered Erythritol
  
• 1 tsp Vanilla extract
  
• 1 tbsp Butter
  
• 2 tbsp Water
  
  

  Instructions
  

  
  

• Firstly, start by preheating the oven at 190 C.
  
• Then, using the hand mixer or food processor mix the eggs and butter well.
  
• After that, add the Erythritol and keep mixing.
  
• Then, add the almond flour, coconut flour and baking powder; then, use a spatula to mix everything until combined.
  
• After that, add vanilla extract, water, raspberries and pecan; then, mix again with a spatula.
  
• Pour the batter in a well-greased ring pan.
  
• Then, bake for 40 minutes.
  
• Leave to cool until you make the chocolate glaze.

Cointreau is a triple sec. We use Cortas Orange Blossom Water. Agave nectar is approximately 75% the sweetness of sugar. Mixing it with water at 2:1 (agave to water) provides the same sweetness of a 1:1 simple syrup.

all it takes is a bit of simple math. you can buy everything you need aside from the liquid nicotine on amazon. i myself use 100%vg juice so i dont buy pg at all but a large bottle of vg will run you about 20 to 25 dollars, 1 gallon for me is 22 at the moment. you can also find packs of empty bottles for around 10 bucks, then youll need measuring syringes for mixing, flavor drops and the nicotine all of which are linked below.

i would just mix small batches first if you arent sure what a juice would taste like after your done then mix a full bottle, this way you can experiment with flavor mixes and see what you can create.

for a 100 ml bottle its really easy youll just need to figure out how much nic to put in, i vape at 6% nic so i measure out 94 ml of vg and the last remaining 6 ml i put in as the nicotine, after that the base is done, then just drop in the flavor drops, shake it like crazy, let it settle for a bit and boom juice done.

there are also some sites out there with premade mixture recipes that you can find and follow

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007HSDNS4/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=A3O37MU47F4102&psc=1

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007Y8UX80/ref=ox_sc_act_title_2?smid=A1ZOAQ4ZHE42HG&psc=1

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01CFJ51X4/ref=ox_sc_act_title_3?smid=A35C2NGNUSD9X5&psc=1

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00WUPUYCC/ref=ox_sc_act_title_4?smid=A2S5SG4CMI156J&psc=1

https://liquidnicotinewholesalers.com/250mg-nicotine-liquid.html

I've used this... I add half an ounce to a gallon bottle of water - tastes pretty good https://www.amazon.com/Natural-Apple-Extract-Compliant-OliveNation/dp/B004QXKQN8/ref=sr_1_2_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1504211073&sr=8-2&keywords=apple+extract

I recently made a maple nut brown ale. The maple goes very well with a nut brown ale.
Also, maple syrup ferments out leaving little flavor behind. And it's very expensive when bought in large quantity. What I did for a 5 gallon batch was add 2 oz. of maple flavor extract to my bottling sugar mix. It is made from fenugreek seeds which is exactly what maple flavored syrup (not real maple syrup) is made from. In fact, your average over the counter syrup has zero real maple syrup and is entirely made from fenugreek. Here is the one I used. Came out fantastic.

Ah, now that I read it again, it does seem like he is talking about maple flavoring and not the actual syrup. I assume he bought this. Thanks for clearing that up for me.

Ac’cent is a fairly popular American brand that is found in most stores.

It looks like this.

I order my groceries through FreshDirect so technically I get 90% of my stuff online :).

That being said...the stuff I get outside of that site are:

1. Japanese Mayo to make the spicy mayo that you get at sushi restaurants (just mix in Siracha).
   
   
2. Emergen-C Electro Mix for my electrolytes kick.
   
   
3. Erythritol cause....sugar.
   
   
4. Stevia for a different sweetener used in mostly drinks/liquids where it's more difficult to dissolve the Erythritol.
   
   
5. [Liquid Smoke] (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0005Z8NCM/ref=oh_details_o08_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1)
   
   
6. BACON JERKY!
   
   
7. Maple flavor
   
   
8. Awesome awesome peanut butter
   
   
9. Kerrygold unsalted butter. My grocery store doesn't carry it :(
   
   
10. Vitamins from various places...Vitamin D-3, Magnesium, Daily Multi-vitamin, Cod Fish Oil, etc.
    
    EDIT: Formatting.

lol they do sell it pure. i think it's just because it reminds me of childhood. I make some AMAZING homemade M&C but sometimes i just want my kraft... I'm so weird

Your question made me wonder if you could just buy food grade Bergamot oil, and you can. I quickly looked in the questions section for the link below and many people use it for tea, NOW foods says it's food grade although super concentrated.

If you get the oil you can control exactly how much bergamot taste is in each cup.

https://www.amazon.com/NOW-Foods-733739075185-Bergamot-1-Ounce/dp/B0014UFYCO/ref=sr_1_1_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1496326552&sr=8-1&keywords=bergamot%2Boil%2Bfood%2Bgrade&th=1

Here is one actually made to be used with food

https://www.amazon.com/Pure-Bergamot-Extract-Ounce-Bottle/dp/B004Y1OJA8

I know this doesn't answer your question, but what exactly is e-juice? Is it something like this? https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00R60O666/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_XCJkzbQGF294R
Or is it specifically labeled e-juice?

This maple flavor is what I used. I put it in the Brewing Classic Styles Southern English Brown Recipe. It tasted good but I felt like it didn't stay in solution and the further I got into the keg the more the flavor concentrated.

I vote brown ale or porter for the base recipe.

I got the oils on Amazon. I think I actually got most of the stuff for the recipe from amazon. The Open Soda page has recipes for 2L batches as well.

https://smile.amazon.com/Flavoring-Oils-Flavors-Dropper-LorAnn/dp/B007HSDNS4/ref=sr_1_5_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1525710242&sr=8-5&keywords=lorann+oils

https://www.amazon.com/Star-Kay-White-Extracts-Lavender/dp/B00IDXSF6C

I have this and it works well. It's for culinary use.

I've made chocolate cake with lavender and lavender frosting. Just make sure you don't over-do it. It can get potpourri-y if you use too much.

it does have flavor. i wrote a description above. but its so much more pure than the umami you get from natural sources. I mean, you can get umami from beef but youre also going to taste the beef. You can get it from kombu, or chicken stock or whatever. but bottom line, just cough up 3.50 and get it and try it yourself.

https://www.amazon.com/Accent-Natural-Flavor-Enhancer-Ounce/dp/B0004M0B4Y

theres a time to use it and a time not to use it.

Sometimes, you have to age meat in order to have proteins break down into individual amino acids like glutamate. Personally, I sometimes dont have the time, and I dont like flirting with the age of my seafood. So I add MSG when i feel i dont have the umami flavor i want. Im not going to sit there and eat shit food to pretend it will make me a better cook.

This batch isn't from this recipe https://waltoncakeboutique.com/2019/02/21/italian-meringue/

Needless to say I tried a different recipe from what I did last weekend for a cake and it didn't turn out great, follow the one above and you'll be golden.

For flavoring, I used LorAnn oils candy flavoring in Peach and Mango - Gel food coloring for color.

*Calories will depend on how big they are. Each of mine in the picture weighed about 10g after baking, which makes them about the same size as Trader Joe's and about the same calorie content. I even reused the Trader Joe's container!


**Edit 2 - You CAN use liquid egg whites, they sell them at Costco in little containers for a great price.

you might try some of this in an original: https://www.amazon.com/Johnny-Moo-Flavoring-1-62oz-Flavors/dp/B015627GG2?th=1

Maybe, depends on your tastes. You could also try Loran Oils, like this one on Amazon

You can buy liquid flavorings, such as from Lorann Oils, and you can also use essential oils such as menthol.

Apply to wraps using a small paintbrush, and allow to dry. A little goes a very long way, though, so you need to be careful not to use too much. You can dilute the flavoring with vodka or rum before painting, or just run a single brush line down the wrap.

In the States we have quite literally "Vanilla Extract" which is usually what people use in these gifs, unless it specifically calls out using fresh vanilla, or vanilla pods.

https://www.amazon.com/McCormick-Bakers-Imitation-Vanilla-Extract/dp/B000B6MUKG?th=1

that's what AMerica's test kitchen recommends.

I'm about to order up a pack of 1 dram flavor oils from http://www.lorannoils.com/1-dram-size

Theres a 15 you pick pack on Amazon.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B007HSDNS4/ref=mp_s_a_1_1_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1484029685&sr=8-1&keywords=Lorann

You can buy pure MSG in just about any store, and put it on anything you want. It's in the spice section labeled as a "flavor enhancer".

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0004M0B4Y

The brand name is Cortas. Ordered through Amazon
I would not call it dominant.

This is what I'm talking about.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B005MIWPGC/ref=mp_s_a_1_1_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1469167674&sr=8-1&keywords=pure+vanilla+extract

Has anybody ever used this for maple flavoring? How did it turn out and how much did you use? https://www.amazon.com/Frontier-Co-op-Flavor-Non-Alcoholic-bottle/dp/B0001M0Z4S

It's a distillation of orange blossoms. It's used in mediterranean cuisine and baking. Also added to coffee sometimes in Morocco. Here's an example, but there are many brands: https://www.amazon.com/Orange-Blossom-Water-Cortas-10fl/dp/B000LQJ6DK

A) buy in bulk http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B005MIWPGC/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1421598415&sr=8-1&dpPl=1&dpID=41DOz81XrTL&ref=plSrch&pi=AC_SY200_QL40
B) I have Dysgraphia, so I can Not fix my spelling and grammar.

This stuff is available in quite a few grocery stores. Already have some, just waiting on my Vite!
https://www.amazon.com/Accent-Natural-Flavor-Enhancer-Ounce/dp/B0004M0B4Y

McCormick vanilla extract is 41%ABV. Navigate to the image with the ingredients.

Buy some of this shit.

B & G Foods Inc Accent Monosodium Glutamate, 4.5 oz https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0004M0B4Y/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awd_.ch4wbVVGFHS8

For real.

http://www.amazon.com/McCormick-Pure-Vanilla-Extract-16-OZ/dp/B005MIWPGC

It's around the same proof as vodka. Depending on weight and liver function, 16 ounces would do it over a span of time of around 3 hours, assuming she's 150 pounds.

Amazon's got a 16 oz bottle for $10, just enough for everyone at home to get that Pillsbury butthole smell they've always dreamed of!

http://www.amazon.com/McCormick-Pure-Vanilla-Extract-16-OZ/dp/B005MIWPGC

A DIY way of doing this!

It is, but the savings here are being overstated. It's not a product with a huge margin, and the prices they get are based on bulk buys. Here's 16 ounces of extract on Amazon. Here's enough beans to make 12 ounces.

I'd also suggest light rum over vodka, personally.

I don't know where these folks got their information, but I have 10 dropper bottles full of infused VG that will get you LIT! I add a dropper (or two) to a glass of whatever I am drinking and 30-45 minutes later I am flying or sleeping depending on the strain.

I used Food Grade Vegetable Glycerin and Flavored Oils to make tincture. Personally I use the Mighty Fast Infuser on a 1 hour cycle and get phenomenal results.

edit: the cook time is a 1 hour cycle

You can make your own apple concentrate. Applejuice in a container in the freezer, let freeze solid. Remove and let melt, the sugars will melt first, collect and toss the remaining ice block.

Alternatively Apple Extract though Ive got to say Ive just kegged my first batch experimenting with this, so I can't personally attest to how it will turn out. I know that most of the big cider producers buy bulk apple concentrate and in the concentration process they remove the essence and it is purchased seperately.

I eat plain Greek/Icelandic yogurt I flavor myself. I tend to take smaller portions than single-serve yogurts, and avoid pointless sugar.

I flavor with

• Splenda
  
• Vanilla extract
  
• Sugar-free coffee syrups e.g. https://shop.torani.com/sugar-free-syrups/c/torani@sugarfreesyrups
  
• Essential oils and food flavorings e.g. https://www.lorannoils.com/
  
• Milk/water enhancer e.g. https://www.amazon.com/Johnny-Moo-Flavoring-Strawberry-Flavor/dp/B015627GG2
  
• Berries or chopped fruit
  
  I also have been known to make parfaits, bulking up with sugar-free jello, and adding cereal for crunch.

Finely chopped baby corn is a keto corn substitute. If you're worried about them not having enough sweet corn flavor, get some of this: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00KS3LH9M/?coliid=I1OXYDFLXJB24U&colid=1UWMWZ6RIZB0I&psc=0&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it

3 drops of that is enough for a recipe.

I use this stuff. A little goes a long way. Ignore the negative reviews, people don’t understand this is basically the voc’s that an apple gives off during processing. It isn’t a complete flavoring but will add extra dimension that any apple juice lacks. I use it for hard cider when it goes in the bottle or keg to restore some of the aroma lost during fermentation.

https://www.amazon.com/OliveNation-Natural-Apple-Extract-Ounce/dp/B004QXKQN8