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post #31 of 50
6/19/10 at 10:13am
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Thanks, Susan.... unfortunately, the mandolin was the clear winner. Though I learned to always use the guard!




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post #32 of 50
6/21/10 at 9:23am
What a fantastic write-up! Thanks so much for posting this.
Tons of great info and comparisons here. thumbs_up.gif
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post #33 of 50
6/21/10 at 9:45am
Thank you for all the info!

I was using Antonia74's royal for all my cookies until I started having an issue last summer. I was having a terrible time with my lips burning and peeling. Then it got better. I made a bunch of cookies, and again lip issues. After another round (yes if it hurts, I always try again just to be sure!) I started to realize there was a connection.

I tried the GeminiRJ recipe, and had no problems. Biggest difference - there is no Merengue Powder in the glaze. After using the recipe several times, I have not had the burned/peeling lips.

As far as the sweetness, I use the Sugar Cookie V recipe that Cookie Crazy recommends. It has sour cream in it, so they have a different texture from the NFSC, and are not too sweet on their own.
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post #34 of 50
6/21/10 at 9:48am
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Melvira - yep... I definitely should've known better....


Helen - I am so thrilled that you found the information helpful! You have helped me so much over the lat few years, I am honored to be able to give you information! Your icing recipe and inspiring creations are what really prompted me to decorate cookies!!
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post #35 of 50
6/21/10 at 2:57pm
Wow Linda! That's really a shame about your lips with the RI. Maybe you could try Powdered Egg Whites instead of Meringue Powder to make RI?
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post #36 of 50
6/21/10 at 8:49pm
That's a good thought. I guess they would be stable, just like MP? what about real egg whites?
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post #37 of 50
6/22/10 at 4:44am
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Originally Posted by lcubed82

That's a good thought. I guess they would be stable, just like MP? what about real egg whites?



With real egg whites, you run the risk of salmonella...or some other similar bacteria. I know in the "old days" we didn't give this a thought!
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post #38 of 50
6/22/10 at 5:53am
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That's a good thought. I guess they would be stable, just like MP? what about real egg whites?




Could it be that you're having a reaction to the cream of tartar in the meringue powder? It's a by-product of the wine industry....do you react to drinking wines or anything? (Besides the obvious reactions of course! icon_lol.gif )

You can use egg whites....I often do if I'm getting low on meringue powder. I use 6 oz of whites (that's 6 large egg whites) to replace the 5 T of meringue powder and the first batch of water.

I don't usually do the fresh whites for baby showers though, as pregnant women/children/elderly/low-immune systems have been warned not to consume raw egg whites as GeminiRJ pointed out.
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post #39 of 50
6/22/10 at 7:41am
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Originally Posted by lcubed82

That's a good thought. I guess they would be stable, just like MP? what about real egg whites?




Could it be that you're having a reaction to the cream of tartar in the meringue powder? It's a by-product of the wine industry....do you react to drinking wines or anything? (Besides the obvious reactions of course! icon_lol.gif )




I wonder! I have used meringue powder before, and don't remember this reaction. I only use the Cof T in this recipe, not a regular part of my cooking. Without the CofT, this would be a standard Royal? What is the benefit of the cream of tartar?
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post #40 of 50
6/22/10 at 8:16am
I can unfortunately think of only one 'semi-easy' way of testing that theory. Not that I wish you the pain if there IS a reaction, but it sure would be nice to find out what you're allergic to. (I'm assuming it's an allergic reaction anyway.)

When I get stressed out, I get cold sores. Every time we get together with my MIL, I get a cold sore. She has noticed this. icon_redface.gif Stress also triggers my kidney stones... guess what... hehehe.
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post #41 of 50
6/22/10 at 1:29pm
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When I get stressed out, I get cold sores. Every time we get together with my MIL, I get a cold sore. She has noticed this. icon_redface.gif Stress also triggers my kidney stones... guess what... hehehe.



I'm so sorry for you... but I laughed out loud when I read that post! That is toooo funny!
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post #42 of 50
6/22/10 at 4:43pm
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Originally Posted by lcubed82


I wonder! I have used meringue powder before, and don't remember this reaction. I only use the Cof T in this recipe, not a regular part of my cooking. Without the CofT, this would be a standard Royal? What is the benefit of the cream of tartar?



It acts as a volumizer when whipping up egg whites/powder, but no.....it's not mandatory, try omitting it. (Some people say it helps the royal icing to harden, but I've never found that. It's the proper liquid/powdered sugar ratio that does that IMHO. icon_smile.gif )
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post #43 of 50
6/22/10 at 6:04pm
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Originally Posted by Melvira

When I get stressed out, I get cold sores. Every time we get together with my MIL, I get a cold sore. She has noticed this. icon_redface.gif Stress also triggers my kidney stones... guess what... hehehe.



Hmmmm...are our MIL's related? I don't get cold sores or kidney stones, but migraines can be a problem!
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post #44 of 50
6/22/10 at 10:01pm
Yikes!! I seem to get both on the days we go to the in-laws!
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post #45 of 50
7/5/10 at 10:22am
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Originally Posted by bonniebakes

Thanks, Susan.... unfortunately, the mandolin was the clear winner. Though I learned to always use the guard!



Until this post, I thought you were referring to the musical instrument. I was like, I know they're double stringed, but jeez...

Thanks for this post! I switch between glace and royal and still can't seem to decide which I like better.
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