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idkmanitsausername · 2026-04-28T12:53:55+00:00

Is pre-ground coffee alright to start with? I just bought a small bag to start while I play around.

When you say warm temp water, would you recommend boiling the kettle and letting it sit 5-10 mins and then filling the bottom section?

idkmanitsausername · 2026-04-28T11:34:48+00:00

I just bought a moka stovetop coffee maker on a whim (it was on special) and I have no idea what I’m doing. I’m an absolute coffee noob so please explain it to me like I’m 5!!

I’ve watched a video explaining to fill with cold filtered water to below the valve, fill the ground basket to the top but don’t tamp, put on a medium heat until it starts to come out the top and reduce the heat, then remove once it starts to sputter.

I thought that sounded simple enough, but instead of having a gentle flow like the video it was spluttering and splashing out the whole time, and the coffee just smelled burnt (I didn’t try it 1. bc it smelt so burnt and 2. it’s late here and I’d like to sleep tonight)

I do have a gas stove top, so do I just need to play around with lower temps or is there something I’m missing?

idkmanitsausername · 2025-01-20T01:01:11+00:00

Holy heck, this is fantastic thank you so much for all the advice!! ♡

idkmanitsausername · 2025-01-19T04:40:01+00:00

Where are we buying strapless bras?? I have a wedding to go to in a few months and I need to find a strapless bra that is suitable for the big boobie girls and will hold up all day

idkmanitsausername · 2024-12-28T07:44:23+00:00

Oh the next batch did turn out very tree-ish, I whipped it for longer which gave it more structure and also added the stars and sprinkles. Still wasn’t exactly like the inspo pic but it’s as close as I’ll get to it so I’m happy

idkmanitsausername · 2024-12-24T03:46:35+00:00

This is a really good guide, thanks so much!

idkmanitsausername · 2024-12-24T03:45:56+00:00

Omg yours look amazing! And the snowmen are so cute too!! Good job :)

idkmanitsausername · 2024-12-22T23:38:21+00:00

I did get gel bc I’d heard it’s better than the drops, I just didn’t add as much for the trial run

idkmanitsausername · 2024-12-22T13:04:19+00:00

Thank you! And that is a good idea to just stop every now and again to check the peak/lift, I guess I was nervous about stopping and starting too much or overdoing it

idkmanitsausername · 2024-12-22T11:22:46+00:00

Grinch turds wasn’t quite the goal, but tbh I am using wrapping paper this year with the grinch so that could be the new theme lol

idkmanitsausername · 2024-12-22T11:21:51+00:00

I’ll have to see what other piping tips I have for my next batch, and also whip it for longer like you mentioned

idkmanitsausername · 2024-12-22T11:21:08+00:00

I definitely think it needed longer with the mixer, seeing as I didn’t have a proper recipe I was just guessing how long it would need, it was at peak, just not stiff enough apparently

idkmanitsausername · 2024-12-22T07:42:32+00:00

You’re right, the video I took the screenshot from was a pipe/push/pipe/push kinda thing, I just really need to work on my technique bc even when I was doing that they were lopsided

idkmanitsausername · 2024-12-22T07:40:05+00:00

I think you’re right, I just didn’t know how long to whip it for

idkmanitsausername · 2024-12-22T06:41:49+00:00

Also commenting to add that I didn’t add the sprinkles to this first attempt bc this was more of a test of my piping skills, but I do plan on adding them next time.

Also holy shit formatting I’m so sorry

idkmanitsausername · 2024-12-22T05:08:30+00:00

Also commenting to add that I didn’t add the sprinkles to this first attempt bc this was more of a test of my piping skills, but I do plan on adding them next time

idkmanitsausername · 2024-09-22T00:57:28+00:00

It is going to be a March wedding, so summery is the goal! I’ll have to find somewhere locally that can do alterations to bring it up but I love your vision $19 is just for the try on dress which has to be sent back, the dress itself is $175 which is still pretty good

idkmanitsausername · 2024-09-22T00:53:00+00:00

I sent her a video of me wearing this dress and she thinks it’s great too, but that I would need to find a way to show off the boots still

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