I just received my first order of davincis syrup. I can't wait to try new things with them. Does anyone know the shelf life of and opened bottle. Should they be refridgerated? Thanks,
Beverly

Bevben

bevben,
I think it is the consensus that since there are no "real"preservatives in the syrups, it is better to store them in the fridge. I try to only have 2 or 3 different flavors open at one time.
HTH
Shelley

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I have about 36 flavors of the sugarfree DV syrups. Each one has its own dispenser top. And they all "live" on the wetbar countertop! The only one I ever bother to refrigerate is the pancake syrup, because it says to do it that way on the bottle - due, I'm sure, to the thickeners added to make it "maple syrup" consistency.

Some flavors I use a lot of, some not so much, but I've never had one "go bad" on me yet. I live in a fairly moderate climate though, and that could have an impact.

Char

Don't squat with yer spurs on!

Ooooooo, Char! We need to come to your house for a taste-testing!!!

Connie

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Oh, you'd have SUCH FUN! C'mon over!

DH has a blast customizing sodas - a squirt of this, a squirt of that...he's taught DSS (dear stepson) how to blend flavors too.

I think he was making a "snickers bar" last night.....

Char

Don't squat with yer spurs on!

Since Charski suggested getting the pumps, I too, now have a small army of DaVinci bottles lined up on my counter. Beyond mixing with seltzer, I find myself adding a squirt here and there to numerous items - from salad dressings to mock danish to marinades. They're great! (Never had one go bad either.)

Maggie
5'1" ~~ Atkins since '98 (160)/Maintaining nicely (110) ~~ Redhead until further notice!

Let me second (third?) the idea of getting the pumps for the big bottles. It's just too hard to pour from those bottles without a drip, and the pumps make measuring so easy! Well worth the money.

Aderyn

I've had a large bottle of hazelnut davinci syrup in the cabinet above the refrigerator for 3 years come this Christmas. It's as good as new. There may be no preservatives but there's nothing in it that will spoil. Real maple syrup has a shelf life of forever. If a mold starts to form all you need to do is boil it and skim the mold off. and back in the refrigerator. So maybe it's the same for davinci?
Rob

[This message was edited by Rob on 11-12-03 at 06:12 AM.]

According to Davinci, they recommend using the opened bottles within 2 years of opening. Like Rob, I have some that are a bit older and still taste great.

I've done so many things with mine - they work out great for flavoring whipped cream, too (the coconut makes a great coconut cream!)

Soymilk mixed with Egg Nog syrup, heated in the microwave and topped with fresh nutmeg and cinnamon is incredible! Think I may have one now!

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So if you use the syrups with the Mock Danish do you put it on AFTER it's cooked or do you mix it in before you cook it?

I've been putting a tablespoon of all natural applesauce on the mock Danish and it's heavenly. But I'd love to try some of the syrups.

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Michelle,

I put in a TBSP of the Hazelnut SF syrup before I cook it. It's yummy!!! Even my 22 month old loves it! In fact, from now on I'm going to have to make 2 of them, because she ends up eating quite a bit of it.

Have tried raspberry, too. Tasty! ... and a pretty color.

Debby

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Hay Bevben, I just got my first bottle of DV also but I didn’t have to order it. I in the North West so I guess it’s different from one side of the country to the other. I can get it almost any store in town. Anyway what’s this about Mock Danish! And adding the syrup to other foods to turn up the flavor… I’m missing something that sounds to good to be true. All I’ve ever had it in is coffee (Starbucks Country) so can someone send me a site or something on how else to use the syrup. Please!

Lost in Seattle
Sandra

DH and I just discovered a yummy use for Davinci's the other night...Italian cream sodas. We just put a couple of squirts of syrup in the bottom of glass, add chilled club soda and ice, but don't quite fill the glass full, then pour about a half a cup of heavy cream (depending on the size of the glass) down over the top. These are so good. And really filling too. So far we have tried Cherry and Chocolate and they were both good.

I also use mine to sweeten/flavor hot tea. I have a lot of fun mixing and matching the DaVinci's flavors with the flavors of tea that I have. And lately I have been adding them to diet sodas. I'm currently addicted to Diet Dr. Pepper's with cherry and vanilla syrup added. My mom likes to make chocolate Diet Cokes.

A few times when I have made low carb muffins, I'll mix a little syrup into some cream cheese and use it as a spread.

I plan to try using the cinnamon to flavor some homemade LC ice cream soon, but school and the cold weather have kept me from it.

There are lots of things you can do with the syrups. Just experiment and have fun with them.

-Mollie

Slow and Steady Wins the Race - Aesop

I use the Danish Pastry flavored syrup to flavor the Mock Danish before cooking it. It also sweetens so you can ditch the Splenda, which reduces the carbs. When it's cooked, I upend the baking dish on a plate and remove it, so the Danish stands alone; then I put some Maple flavored DV syrup over it. Or any other flavor you like!

I've been using various flavors of DV syrup for 3 years now to make those Italian Cream sodas - we have quite a few flavor combos we like!

You can get LOTS of ideas for the syrups at the DV website - www.davincigourmet.com - and click on Recipes.

I use them in everything from BBQ sauce to cheesecake. I also recently discovered that you can use 1/2 tsp. Thicken Thin Not/Starch to thicken 1/2 cup syrup, mix together well and nuke til thickened, as a pancake syrup or cheesecake or ice cream topper! I love the huckleberry, pineapple, strawberry, and blueberry that way so far..... You can also further thicken the Pancake Syrup if you think it's too thin.....

Char

Don't squat with yer spurs on!

....And those are just some of the reasons we consider Charski to be the "Davinci Diva!"

"The more I meet people, the more I love my dogs"

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