Comments on: Homemade Ginger Syrup and the SodaStream Soda Maker http://www.formerchef.com/2009/09/13/homemade-ginger-syrup-and-the-sodastream-soda-maker/ Cook. Eat. Travel. Grow. Tue, 07 Feb 2012 16:15:03 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3 By: Fred http://www.formerchef.com/2009/09/13/homemade-ginger-syrup-and-the-sodastream-soda-maker/#comment-7024 Fred Sun, 05 Feb 2012 22:20:23 +0000 http://formerchef.com/?p=958#comment-7024 It appears I am a late comer to the Sodastream. I've had it for about 1 1/2 months. I feel most of the official flavors are just so-so but most can be improved a bit by adding a drop or two of vanilla to the bottle. Occasionally I like strong carbonation. The best way I have found to do this is to have the water as low temperature as possible, then carbonate to the three "braap!" level, leave the bottle attached to the machine for about 20 minutes and then carbonate to 2 or 3 "braaps!" again, then leave the bottle on the maching for about half an hour. Leaving the bottle attached seems to give the water time to absorb more of the gas. I haven't got into making my own flavoring yet but I do like Crystal Light carbonated. And this gives you the chance to adjust the flavor amount to your personal taste. It appears I am a late comer to the Sodastream. I’ve had it for about 1 1/2 months.
I feel most of the official flavors are just so-so but most can be improved a bit by adding a drop or two of vanilla to the bottle.
Occasionally I like strong carbonation. The best way I have found to do this is to have the water as low temperature as possible, then carbonate to the three “braap!” level, leave the bottle attached to the machine for about 20 minutes and then carbonate to 2 or 3 “braaps!” again, then leave the bottle on the maching for about half an hour. Leaving the bottle attached seems to give the water time to absorb more of the gas.
I haven’t got into making my own flavoring yet but I do like Crystal Light carbonated. And this gives you the chance to adjust the flavor amount to your personal taste.

]]> By: Make Your Own Soda Flavours | Healthy Alternatives - Food for good health http://www.formerchef.com/2009/09/13/homemade-ginger-syrup-and-the-sodastream-soda-maker/#comment-6989 Make Your Own Soda Flavours | Healthy Alternatives - Food for good health Mon, 30 Jan 2012 03:48:15 +0000 http://formerchef.com/?p=958#comment-6989 [...] Ginger Syrup [...] [...] Ginger Syrup [...]

]]> By: George http://www.formerchef.com/2009/09/13/homemade-ginger-syrup-and-the-sodastream-soda-maker/#comment-6956 George Sat, 21 Jan 2012 21:25:53 +0000 http://formerchef.com/?p=958#comment-6956 I love my sodastream fountain jet. I have already saved money since I am a soda junkie. Thanks for sharing this way of making the ginger syrup! I love my sodastream fountain jet. I have already saved money since I am a soda junkie. Thanks for sharing this way of making the ginger syrup!

]]> By: Let’s start simple! | HeeSee http://www.formerchef.com/2009/09/13/homemade-ginger-syrup-and-the-sodastream-soda-maker/#comment-6909 Let’s start simple! | HeeSee Sat, 31 Dec 2011 03:17:01 +0000 http://formerchef.com/?p=958#comment-6909 [...] In a saucepan add Ginger, water and Sugars.  In a separate pan mix and lightly heat spices (I’ll admit not doing this for long for fear of burning my spices and not knowing what I was looking for.) Then add them to the water with the sugar and ginger.  Bring it to a simmer, stirring occasionally, and let simmer for 15 minutes.  Turn off the heat and allow to cool to room temperature. Strain out the spices and ginger, and pour liquid into a bottle. Very closely related to the recipe found at formerchef.com. [...] [...] In a saucepan add Ginger, water and Sugars.  In a separate pan mix and lightly heat spices (I’ll admit not doing this for long for fear of burning my spices and not knowing what I was looking for.) Then add them to the water with the sugar and ginger.  Bring it to a simmer, stirring occasionally, and let simmer for 15 minutes.  Turn off the heat and allow to cool to room temperature. Strain out the spices and ginger, and pour liquid into a bottle. Very closely related to the recipe found at formerchef.com. [...]

]]> By: Tim Lucier http://www.formerchef.com/2009/09/13/homemade-ginger-syrup-and-the-sodastream-soda-maker/#comment-6898 Tim Lucier Sun, 25 Dec 2011 05:18:21 +0000 http://formerchef.com/?p=958#comment-6898 Amazing. Just bought the Penguin two days ago; and I've been really excited to make my own syrups. I'm definitely going to try out this recipe first! Thanks :) Amazing. Just bought the Penguin two days ago; and I’ve been really excited to make my own syrups. I’m definitely going to try out this recipe first! Thanks :)

]]> By: Dave http://www.formerchef.com/2009/09/13/homemade-ginger-syrup-and-the-sodastream-soda-maker/#comment-6886 Dave Mon, 19 Dec 2011 13:16:51 +0000 http://formerchef.com/?p=958#comment-6886 Takes me back to my youth when we had a Sodastream :) ah the memories lol Might be time to invest in one so I can experiment with your recipe ready for the summer, nothing beat ginger beer in the summer :) Takes me back to my youth when we had a Sodastream :) ah the memories lol

Might be time to invest in one so I can experiment with your recipe ready for the summer, nothing beat ginger beer in the summer :)

]]> By: MAC http://www.formerchef.com/2009/09/13/homemade-ginger-syrup-and-the-sodastream-soda-maker/#comment-6844 MAC Thu, 08 Dec 2011 21:53:45 +0000 http://formerchef.com/?p=958#comment-6844 You might try Xylitol for your sweetener. It is supposed to be OK for diabetics. Do your research. It is expensive and if you decide to use it you might consider purchasing it in bulk --cuts the cost way down! You can find that online from GlobalSweet.com . Hope that helps. You might try Xylitol for your sweetener. It is supposed to be OK for diabetics. Do your research. It is expensive and if you decide to use it you might consider purchasing it in bulk –cuts the cost way down! You can find that online from GlobalSweet.com . Hope that helps.

]]> By: formerchef http://www.formerchef.com/2009/09/13/homemade-ginger-syrup-and-the-sodastream-soda-maker/#comment-6824 formerchef Wed, 07 Dec 2011 15:27:17 +0000 http://formerchef.com/?p=958#comment-6824 I honestly don't know, it's never lasted that long in my house. ;-) I would say at least a couple weeks in the refrigerator. There's not much in it to "go bad" but I can't say for sure. I honestly don’t know, it’s never lasted that long in my house. ;-) I would say at least a couple weeks in the refrigerator. There’s not much in it to “go bad” but I can’t say for sure.

]]> By: Monica http://www.formerchef.com/2009/09/13/homemade-ginger-syrup-and-the-sodastream-soda-maker/#comment-6823 Monica Wed, 07 Dec 2011 15:15:06 +0000 http://formerchef.com/?p=958#comment-6823 Hi! I was wondering how long the syrup can be kept? Hi! I was wondering how long the syrup can be kept?

]]> By: Karrie M http://www.formerchef.com/2009/09/13/homemade-ginger-syrup-and-the-sodastream-soda-maker/#comment-6717 Karrie M Tue, 29 Nov 2011 17:26:07 +0000 http://formerchef.com/?p=958#comment-6717 Wow ... love this recipe. I made it with the anise then left it out of the 2nd batch - I used agave nector with the second batch. This really has a kick. I appreciate the time you take to post these. I quit drinking all soda and stuff in a bottle 2.5 years ago and find that these carbonated drinks are a nice change from just water. Wow … love this recipe. I made it with the anise then left it out of the 2nd batch – I used agave nector with the second batch. This really has a kick. I appreciate the time you take to post these. I quit drinking all soda and stuff in a bottle 2.5 years ago and find that these carbonated drinks are a nice change from just water.

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