wildangel112 Posted August 11, 2006 Posted August 11, 2006 Keep your fingers crossed for me. I'm attempting my first batch of LS today. It's been cooking now for just over 1.5 hours with another 1-1.5 to go. I didn't think it would be this much fun. I just finished giving it a stir and was so excited to see bubbles. Wish I would have thought to take pics from the beginning, but..... If all goes well, I'll be posting pics of the finished product. Just wanted to share The recipe I'm using is 50% coconut oil, 25% grapeseed oil, 20% rice bran oil and 5% castor. Quote
LaVida Posted August 11, 2006 Posted August 11, 2006 Is it a big paste slab yet? What method are you using? I use Cathy Failor's method and I cook it WAAAAAAY longer than the 3 hrs... I insulate with utility cloth's and both pot tops....take pic's!! Quote
wildangel112 Posted August 11, 2006 Author Posted August 11, 2006 Yep, it's a nice thick paste. I'm using the crockpot method posted here, http://www.ellensessentials.com/ . Just tried to get a paste shot, and d*mn camera batteries are dead . Called DH and chewed him out cause he was playing with it the other day. He'll be bringing batteries home this afternoon, so I can get pics of the end result, at least. Quote
Hibiscus Posted August 11, 2006 Posted August 11, 2006 I'll post all of the stages in the gallery. I meant to do that after my first batch but was a little too busy. Quote
Hibiscus Posted August 11, 2006 Posted August 11, 2006 Is it a big paste slab yet? What method are you using? I use Cathy Failor's method and I cook it WAAAAAAY longer than the 3 hrs... I insulate with utility cloth's and both pot tops...I've cooked longer than 3 hours too. It depends on the recipe. I created a recipe and brought it to trace before I put it in the crock and that one seemed to reach the paste/gel stage faster.take pic's!! I posted pictures in the gallery of all the stages..I hope this isn't considered hijacking...not sure:embarasse Quote
LaVida Posted August 11, 2006 Posted August 11, 2006 hijacking the whole forum? No way...... that's a good thing, posting the pictures. I stored my paste in the fridge from last weekend... I took picture's up to that stage. I'll let you know when the complete process is on my yahoo 360 album... I have to go see your photo's...... Quote
Purple Lilac Posted August 11, 2006 Posted August 11, 2006 I didn't think it would be this much fun. I agree, I was surprised on how much I enjoyed it as well. Congrad :highfive: Quote
Hibiscus Posted August 11, 2006 Posted August 11, 2006 hijacking the whole forum? No way...... that's a good thing, posting the pictures. I stored my paste in the fridge from last weekend... I took picture's up to that stage. I'll let you know when the complete process is on my yahoo 360 album... I have to go see your photo's......I'm thinking I should make mine and store it as well. In fact I was thinking of doing that with my next batch:) Quote
wildangel112 Posted August 11, 2006 Author Posted August 11, 2006 I posted pictures in the gallery of all the stages..I hope this isn't considered hijacking...not sure:embarasse No way I consider it hijacking. I only wish I could have gotten pics of my process. Maybe next time. This batch is in the pot dissolving. Quote
Hibiscus Posted August 11, 2006 Posted August 11, 2006 Be sure and post your pics I know how excited you are. I was doing my mad scientist laugh for days after I showered with mine..LOL Quote
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