Whipping Community

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We recently went to buy something at an electronics-store. And both noticed how stale the air was, how lifeless the environment, the screens too crisp and sharp, and the people working there focused on selling things to a degree that felt alienating. So while I like parts of technology, I... read more

An almost 2 hour labor of love without an electric mixer.

Tiramisu, but instead of coffee there is very densely steeped hibiscus tea to mimick the acidity of coffee with a higher acidity level traditionally used for tiramisu. My dominant arm hurts 😅. Only to whisk whipping cream it takes around 30 to 40 or more minutes.

Surprisingly I did end up making tiramisu.

Used the most simple recipe without eggs. Since I don't drink coffee with a high percent of acidity I ended up adding some of the leftover bottled lemon juice into the mascarpone itself. Whisked heavy whipping cream by hand and that cocoa powder is only on the top layer because I get annoyed when... read more

Coconut macaroons

Who would have thought that following the recipe would have such a great result. Whipping eggs for an hour has been rough, especially when you don't really know what the result should look like.

Agalloch

This band makes me yearn for winters return, to feel the sting of the wind whipping against my eyelashes while walking my snow-loving wannabe wolfpack, through the wind-swept snow covered roads, at first light - glint of snow and creaking of branch above, serving as a reminder of the oncoming death... read more

Baking diaries ep. 1

Potato donuts with chocolate whipped cream and chocolate coating and cocoa powder! The cream didn't whip unfortunately... Using non dairy whipping cream is a challenge.. Apparently I need to whip the cream first Then add chocolate after. Also the chocolate coating is probably too thick and lumpy,... read more