I use the real heavy cream, but it's such a big deal to make. Why not the redi whip, I read the back and not sure? Thanks.
celisa

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The main reason people avoid it is because it is made from air, unacceptable sweeteners, and hydrogenated fats (trans-fats), none of which is helpful to this way of eating. A further problem is the "serving size" - it's small and most people "guesstimate" wrong.

There are these gizmos that come with nitrous cartriges into which you can pour some heavy cream, splenda and vanilla and keep in the fridge. Then you can squirt out some real whipped cream whenever you want it.

I'm sure someone will post a link to where you can get one, since a lot of people on this forum have them.

HTH

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

WOW, I look forward to that... COOL>

THANKS ALOT>
Celisa

You can get the whippers at most kitchen supply stores. If you have a Williams-Sonoma or similar store near you, try there. Or, you can order them online:

http://store.yahoo.com/kitchen-universe/elke.html

http://store.yahoo.net/everythinghom...gleadws&kw=isi

And there is always good-old Ebay.

These things are really cool. Here's the trick:
To one pint of cream, add 8 pumps (or about 1/3 cup) of sugar-free syrup in your favorite flavor. Shake, charge up, and go! You can use Splenda and vanilla extract, too. And try adding cocoa powder (well mixed in a little cream) to vanilla-flavored mix for instant chocolate mousse. Yum. My favorite is sf caramel DaVinci syrup whipped cream with sf chocolate syrup drizzled on top. Now THAT is decadent!

Have fun with your whipper. You'll never settle for Redi-Whip again.

Cooking is at once child's play and adult joy.
And cooking done with care is an act of love.
- Craig Claiborne

Thank you so much. SOUNDS GREAT...!! I can't wait.
bcelisa

I, too, have one of those whipped cream gizmos, and I have to say it makes whipped cream that tastes far better than any store-bought cans. I just add a little splenda (or lately I've been adding a drop or two of the SF Vanilla Syrup base) and voila - it's great stuff.

I do like to add some Davinci's for variety. It's really a lot of fun, and it's nice to know the cream is freshly made.

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

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Cream whippers on sale--one of these is less than $20, for those who want to try them out.

http://store.yahoo.net/everythinghom...=cream+whipper

(No affiliation with this company, although I did order my Tanita scale here and got GREAT service.)

Aderyn

I just use an immersion blender, but that brings up another question. Does anyone here have one of those sparkling water makers? I'd like to get one because I use a lot of club soda. What brand, where did you get it, etc?

Here ya go, Terra, a soda charger by Isi:

http://www.prairiemoon.biz/selbotbrs...?source=google

And, Aderlyn, that is the same link I posted to Everythinghome.com. They are a good company; I have ordered from them and they do give good service, and their prices are competative.

Prarie Moon is not a company I've dealt with, but they do carry the soda charges; not many places do. And Isi is a good brand. Prarie Moon also has drink flavoring concentrates, but I haven't checked them out for sf flavors, etc.

HTH,

Trina

Cooking is at once child's play and adult joy.
And cooking done with care is an act of love.
- Craig Claiborne

Thanks. The flavor concentrates can be mixed up with sugar or sugar substitutes. It looks cheaper that way, too.

Idecided I didn't really want to get a soda maker, as it's more expensive than just buying the club soda. But I did order some concentrated syrups. They might be useful in low carb cooking. I'll let you guys know how they work out.