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Without alcohol it will keep for 1 month at best, refrigerated. If you add alcohol, you will increase shelf life quite a bit. I have been able to keep my orgeat for several months without degradation.
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I have been making my own for 10+ years now (recipe at this link; it is based on Jeff Berry's recipe). I tried various commercially-produced orgeats, Small Hand Foods included, and always come back to homemade because I prefer the flavor. I also find that homemade has a much longer shelf life. I really do not care for the toasted almond or marzipan flavor. I am more into a fresh/green almond flavor when I make mine, and I do not toast the almonds.
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Comparing the IP (Instant Pot) Ultra 60 to the IP Duo 60
FrogPrincesse replied to a topic in Kitchen Consumer
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Comparing the IP (Instant Pot) Ultra 60 to the IP Duo 60
FrogPrincesse replied to a topic in Kitchen Consumer
I have a Duo and I have been using it a lot. I am considering upgrading to the Ultra model for the finer controls and improved display. Is it a worthy upgrade? Just looking for an excuse to get new kitchen equipment.. 😆 -
What did you buy at the liquor store today? (2016 - )
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It looks like they changed the packaging of the St. Elizabeth allspice dram again! Hopefully it's still the same thing in the bottle, more or less... -
I agree with you all. He will be missed. Joy of Mixology was one of my first serious cocktail books, and I learned a lot from it. I remember how excited when I was finally able to buy his orange bitters. I think about him every time I mix a Negroni (and have his Negroni book, of course). I even gifted his finger to close friends because it is such a great conversation piece and puts a huge smile on my face. He was such a character! I still use 101 best new cocktails app every once in a while - it's a great source of interesting cocktails, with a little story for each one. He did so m
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I bought a block of beeswax not long ago to use in a cocktail recipe. I paid $14 for a pound.
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What did you buy at the liquor store today? (2016 - )
FrogPrincesse replied to a topic in Spirits & Cocktails
Agreed, I love the Nikka coffey gin. I bought my second bottle a few weeks ago. What is interesting about it as well is the long peppery finish (subtle yet noticeable). I love the fact that it incorporates all these interesting uniquely Japanese flavors, but is very restrained at the same time. It makes delicious sours - I used my first bottle to make Southsides mostly. Luckily it is only about $50 in California! (It doesn't come in the fancy cardboard packaging though... ) -
I am going to go with a big Gallic shrug here. A couple of good French beers I have had not too long ago: Jenlain Ambree which is an amber biere de garde, complex with spices and a touch of caramel, slightly hoppy. Can be found in most supermarkets in France. Gavroche by Saint Sylvestre which I understand is a micro brewery. Also a biere de garde, spices, notes of chocolates and caramel. That one I've had in the US actually.
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You have to try w00tstout from Stone. It's outstanding.
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Very happy to see Claudette Zepeda-Wilkins of El Jardin in San diego in the list of semi-finalists!
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My local TJ’s is already out of the ruby cacao wafers! Apparently they only received one box and it was gone immediately. 😞
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Rye and Bourbon in handles, good enough to sip.
FrogPrincesse replied to a topic in Spirits & Cocktails
Your best option may be two bottles of Rittenhouse rye at $30/bottle (or Sazerac, which is about the same price I believe)! I am not aware of other ryes in that price range that would be good for sipping. -
Rye and Bourbon in handles, good enough to sip.
FrogPrincesse replied to a topic in Spirits & Cocktails
Agree. It's great for mixing, not so good for sipping. -
Thank you! I tried it hot and chilled, and it is nice either way. I’ve read that carrots and cumin are close relatives (so are coriander, cilantro, etc - they all belong to the apiaceae family), which could explain why they go well together.