for those that make their own 1/2 and 1/2

[tpampel]

Do you use 2% or whole milk? Just curious because I see it as a big WASTE of money buying both cream and 1/2 and 1/2 when I always have Cream and milk on hand. Is all 1/2 and 1/2 just 1/2 cream and 1/2 milk?

[Elizellen]

I was intrigued by this, as we dont have this product over here so did a google for 'half and half' and found this info

Half-and-half is a dairy product containing milk and about 10.5 to 18% cream, as specified by federal guidelines.

and on a website for UK users who have no idea what half-and-half is

If a recipe calls for one cup of half-and-half, use 1/2 cup whole milk and 1/2 cup single cream.

I suppose anyone on induction could mix say 1/4 cup of cream with 3/4 cup of water to get the same effect.

[LC_Dave]

Originally Posted by tpampel

Do you use 2% or whole milk? Just curious because I see it as a big WASTE of money buying both cream and 1/2 and 1/2 when I always have Cream and milk on hand. Is all 1/2 and 1/2 just 1/2 cream and 1/2 milk?

Hey tpampel,

Congrats on the weight Loss!

You look 18, not 28!!

Those are your siblings, not your children right!

On the other topic, I don't use milk at all now.

[tpampel]

well thank you! I really appreicate the compliments!

[msnicksmom]

I had the same thoughts when I hit the dairy rung and did some experiments. Nothing gave me the "perfect blend" and in cooked recipes or things I wanted to make ahead of time nothing worked, it separated. But, for coffee, iced coffee, oatmeal, ziploc ice ice cream, 2/3 1% milk and 1/3 heavy whipping cream produced the best results. Plus, for whatever reason, cream keeps longer, I was always throwing away 1/2 & 1/2. Hope that helps!

PS you do look amazing, can't wait to see your goal pics!!!