tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7404056807161357402.post4885872742808336061..comments2023-05-15T08:51:12.031-04:00Comments on Love and Disdain: Distraction II: When good coffee goes boozyDr. Kosharyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07777054788430587906noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7404056807161357402.post-20927159021006742882014-02-04T14:32:28.769-05:002014-02-04T14:32:28.769-05:00Another thought that occurred to me is that someti...Another thought that occurred to me is that sometimes I add some powdered sugar when I make whipped cream for other purposes. Perhaps the powdered sugar would give it some body? At any rate, I think the advice to use a hand mixer is good. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7404056807161357402.post-52326952151794296512014-02-03T23:23:01.421-05:002014-02-03T23:23:01.421-05:00If you are trying to make a single serving that is...If you are trying to make a single serving that is probably the problem. Use the hand mixer (or in a pinch a food processor) cold bowl and blades, and make more of it. It will get less whipped in storing.Shedding Khawatirhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04643490050277557885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7404056807161357402.post-51539047690039120712014-02-03T16:36:52.847-05:002014-02-03T16:36:52.847-05:00Whisk and work that wrist. Whisk and work that wrist. Just a Dadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05739234518283888837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7404056807161357402.post-38646351218144564592014-02-03T16:36:02.431-05:002014-02-03T16:36:02.431-05:00Crema fresca is close to Creme Fraiche, and may ha...Crema fresca is close to Creme Fraiche, and may have a sour flavor. I think you can find double cream in some markets. Just a Dadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05739234518283888837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7404056807161357402.post-8890352727670358252014-02-03T16:33:01.628-05:002014-02-03T16:33:01.628-05:00You'd want soft peaks for the thickened cream....You'd want soft peaks for the thickened cream. You want to add a bit of volume. <br /><br />It really doesn't matter, but the harder the peaks the less it will easily melt into the drink.<br />Just a Dadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05739234518283888837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7404056807161357402.post-32106399234292221212014-02-03T10:57:16.346-05:002014-02-03T10:57:16.346-05:00I honestly think the trouble may be that you aren&...I honestly think the trouble may be that you aren't beating the cream long enough. Which is a terrible horrible thing to have to do--I've made whipped cream by hand, and it blows, but. You might be helped by using a metal bowl and metal whisk that have both been chilled in the freezer, and the coldest cream you can--cold cream whips up faster. I switch arms frequently. It feels like it's never going to happen, and then it just--then it just starts. Miserable work, but, well, good for the upper arms? Do dudes not have fear of flabby upper arms?<br /><br />Or you can buy spray whipped cream and be fucking done with this bullshit, which I highly recommend as a solution. Also spray whipped cream can be eaten directly from the can on particularly bad days. I tell myself that it's less calorie dense than ice cream when necessary.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7404056807161357402.post-5543601277131213652014-02-03T10:25:20.606-05:002014-02-03T10:25:20.606-05:00But how do I thicken the cream before I do so? *w...But how do I thicken the cream before I do so? *wails*Dr. Kosharyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07777054788430587906noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7404056807161357402.post-54412942005480426102014-02-03T10:23:56.179-05:002014-02-03T10:23:56.179-05:00I'm vaguely aware that the UK takes high-fat d...I'm vaguely aware that the UK takes high-fat dairy products a bit more seriously than we Yanks do: I see British recipes calling for things like clotted cream and double cream that I have never seen in a store outside the UK. Heavy whipping cream is the thickest, highest in fat content substance I'm aware of in my local grocery stores. Except maybe the Mexican-style <i>crema fresca</i>. Hm.Dr. Kosharyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07777054788430587906noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7404056807161357402.post-65921437884622260412014-02-03T10:21:00.093-05:002014-02-03T10:21:00.093-05:00By all means, ask him! I bet you're right tha...By all means, ask him! I bet you're right that he'd have a good idea or two.Dr. Kosharyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07777054788430587906noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7404056807161357402.post-43364943039244107632014-02-03T10:06:39.116-05:002014-02-03T10:06:39.116-05:00Try this tip: Pour the whipped cream over a warm s...Try this tip: Pour the whipped cream over a warm spoon on its way into the glass. It helps the cream sort of acclimate to heat so that it doesn't just melt in an instant. (http://www.thekitchn.com/how-to-make-irish-coffee-167678 for more detail)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7404056807161357402.post-83577641743043207502014-02-03T08:51:37.912-05:002014-02-03T08:51:37.912-05:00My Irish friend uses double cream, not whipping cr...My Irish friend uses double cream, not whipping cream (in the UK whipping cream is half way between single and double cream, not sure what the American equivalent is - the fattiest standard cream available), and she doesn't do any pre-beating, but she does use a metal spoon to help pour it. She puts the tip of the spoon into the coffee, holding it at an angle, then pours the cream slowly onto the top of the bowl where the handle joins on so that it runs over the spoon and slides gently onto the coffee rather than landing with a plop. That makes a lovely layer on the top. <br /><br />I don't like rum and I do like whisky, but brandy coffee is even better for my taste! And now I want one. ::pout::JaneBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17779448611795379774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7404056807161357402.post-71625602422599332212014-02-02T23:46:20.925-05:002014-02-02T23:46:20.925-05:00This sounds like something Hubby would die to get ...This sounds like something Hubby would die to get his hands on. All you had to say was Rum. Dude, you know how Hubby loves his rum. He might also have an idea about how to handle the cream. Of course, I'm an ingrate. I'd say, "Have you tried coffee creamer?" ;)Fie upon this quiet life!https://www.blogger.com/profile/12047096700049201873noreply@blogger.com