Derval Posted April 23, 2013 Author Share Posted April 23, 2013 I don't know if you're using stockings because you can't find cheesecloth, but it's called also called muslin cloth. I found some with the jam making section here. Ah yeah I know the stuff, I just don't have any, I am presuming any breathable fabric would work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
annabel Posted April 23, 2013 Share Posted April 23, 2013 I only spent three years trying to find the stuff here before stumbling across it in a shop yesterday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan W Posted April 23, 2013 Share Posted April 23, 2013 Derval I tried making a scoby from a bottle but I think I was impatient. I ended up buying one from KombuchaKamp. I would like to try it again since I am booch brave now. The bits are good. You do have to use a plain unflavored and raw one to start with. Any breathable fabric works. In fact the one they sent me with my SCOBY is just a thin cotton you might make a blouse from. It's a cute grandma flower print. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derval Posted April 23, 2013 Author Share Posted April 23, 2013 Derval I tried making a scoby from a bottle but I think I was impatient. I ended up buying one from KombuchaKamp. I would like to try it again since I am booch brave now. The bits are good. You do have to use a plain unflavored and raw one to start with. Any breathable fabric works. In fact the one they sent me with my SCOBY is just a thin cotton you might make a blouse from. It's a cute grandma flower print. Ah might not work so, I'm used the last inch or so of this http://shop.gokombucha.co.uk/index.php/go-kombucha/750ml/go-kombucha-green-sencha-standard sure will leave it steep & see what happens. If it doesn't work I'll get one when I get back from spain. probably from this seller http://www.ebay.ie/itm/Organic-Kombucha-starter-Scoby-Mushroom-/151022385909?pt=UK_Health_Beauty_Natural_AlternativeTherapies&hash=item2329a2baf5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan W Posted April 23, 2013 Share Posted April 23, 2013 Ya never know..it might. Worth a try unless you'd rather drink it. They like to be warm and out of direct light. Odd little creatures. The baby at the top of my jar is weird looking. They get brownish from the tannins in the tea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derval Posted April 23, 2013 Author Share Posted April 23, 2013 I'll keep you posted on the jars progress. Not sure where I should keep it that is warm but out of sunlight - like in a cupboard? Pretty good day so far today, dranks loads of water. 7.15am - same as yesterday but took a pic for you 11am - low fat capp 12.30pm - yummy lunch. same chicken as yesterday but I reheated it slightly in the cooking dish to melt the lemony garlicy chicken drippings and this made a delicous dressing for my salad leaves, and the balsamic roasted eggplant slices sucked it all up too. 5.30pm - sweet potato, shallot & sausage hash with fried egg right, bringing Lily to the park now, for riding her own bike with no training wheels fun & falls! ETA - SCORE! We/she did it! need to work ont he steering while pedalling some more though. p.s sorry about the egg porn Nadia. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nadia B Posted April 23, 2013 Share Posted April 23, 2013 Pictures get more clear towards the evening. Morning = shaky hands Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan W Posted April 23, 2013 Share Posted April 23, 2013 I have heard that the top of the fridge is good because of the warmth. Would that work? Cupboards can work if they are warm. I keep mine in my dining room because of the heat strip that I use so I need an electric source. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derval Posted April 23, 2013 Author Share Posted April 23, 2013 Pictures get more clear towards the evening. Morning = shaky hands That was steam! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derval Posted April 24, 2013 Author Share Posted April 24, 2013 Wednesday! 11 days to Espagna! 7.15am - same as yesterday 8.30am - GYM - upper body (#8) 12.30pm - mixed leaves, lemon & parsley smoked mackeral fillets, avo, mayo "dressing" - yup failed mayo well no wonder, stupo here forgot to put the vinegar in! Tried to rescue it, but no joy, so I have a very egg rich dressing! 5.30pm - Chicken in red pesto with zoodles. Then some more chicken dipped in "mayo" Another good water day, go me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krista Billows Rodriguez Posted April 24, 2013 Share Posted April 24, 2013 yum...very rich egg dressing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derval Posted April 24, 2013 Author Share Posted April 24, 2013 yum...very rich egg dressing! Actually maybe if I blitzed it up with anchovies it would make a nice ceasar dressing.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krista Billows Rodriguez Posted April 24, 2013 Share Posted April 24, 2013 or blend with avocado, cilantro and garlic for dressing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derval Posted April 25, 2013 Author Share Posted April 25, 2013 hey di ho, nearly week end, and dh's payday , woop whoop! 7.15am - same as prev. 12.30pm - salad same as yesterday but less fish so added 2 hb eggs 5.30pm - zoodles & bolegnase good water day, no fruit or snacks, except for bp coffee - I've been having one of them most afternoons - todays I made with ghee & hazlenut oil - yummy! because it's late afternoon, I've been using decaff so not "proper" but keeps me going till dinner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krista Billows Rodriguez Posted April 25, 2013 Share Posted April 25, 2013 hazelnut oil...intriguing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nadia B Posted April 25, 2013 Share Posted April 25, 2013 Mrs. Template, you rock. Question #1 - do you feel any difference when you drink plenty or not? Question#2 - pork expertise needed, is there any fool proof pork recipe in your library? Simple cut too if possible. I might be good with sardines, but meat is still far from even looking like yours. Eh. Hazelnut oil sounds so good. Coffee + hazelnut sounds SO GOOD. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derval Posted April 26, 2013 Author Share Posted April 26, 2013 #1 well it is helping with the not snacking, I am running up to the loo so much I don't have time to snack Can't say I feel much different physically, but I do feel more virtuous Pork recipe - I did a roast tenderloin with balsamic & garlic - I will search for the recipe for you. eta found it, that was easier than I expected! http://fastpaleo.com/garlic-balsamic-pork-tenderloin/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cassie M Posted April 26, 2013 Share Posted April 26, 2013 Where do you get this magnificent sounding hazelnut oil?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derval Posted April 26, 2013 Author Share Posted April 26, 2013 Where do you get this magnificent sounding hazelnut oil?! I got it reduced in M&S L.V from 7.99 to 3.99 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kb0426 Posted April 26, 2013 Share Posted April 26, 2013 I am hitting the gourmet cheese shop after work and can't wait to check out the fancy oil section! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derval Posted April 26, 2013 Author Share Posted April 26, 2013 I am hitting the gourmet cheese shop after work and can't wait to check out the fancy oil section! enjoying todays hazlenut bp coffee thanks for the idea! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan W Posted April 26, 2013 Share Posted April 26, 2013 I had a overdose of Frangelico long ago and have not touched hazlenuts or their oil since, but I have 3 words for you...macadamia nut oil. It's expensive, but I use it sparingly. Going to try BP with it this morning before my session at the gym. :0) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nadia B Posted April 26, 2013 Share Posted April 26, 2013 Now, look what you've done, dear Derval! Serious oil craze over here Thanks for the recipe, have you tried it with dried herbs? I guess if converted properly it will work too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derval Posted April 26, 2013 Author Share Posted April 26, 2013 Now, look what you've done, dear Derval! Serious oil craze over here Thanks for the recipe, have you tried it with dried herbs? I guess if converted properly it will work too. You're all nuts I say asfair I used dried orgenao & fresh (from the freezer) rosemary & thyme Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derval Posted April 26, 2013 Author Share Posted April 26, 2013 So today ....apart from hazlenut oil this is what I put in my belly 7.15am - 2 boiled eggs + seranno ham, black coffee 8.30am - gym - lower body (#9) 11.30am - cm coffee 12.30pm - 2 steamed salmon fillets (I went back for more!) with mayo on rocket & tomato salad (with hazlenut oil & balsamic) 3.30pm - hazlenut bp coffee 6pm - hash of grated sweet potato, chorizo & spinach, fried egg on top. salad same as lunch on the side. glass of wine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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