fox valley

[virgo062]

This is my first experience with Fox Valley....And so far I'm not very impressed maybe I am doing something wrong. The formula is thick and icky and I can't seem to get the lumps out of it. I mix 2 parts water to 1 part formula with a little heavy whipping cream or yogurt...Can this be pre mixed? and how long can it be stored in the fridge.

[island rehabber]

hi virgo....as I've said a million times here I don't put anything into my FV -- neither the 32/40 nor the 20/50, so if the problem with mixing is from the cream or yogurt I can't help ya. BUT, I don't have trouble mixing the straight formula so long as I use VERY hot water. And one of those tiny little whisks that they sell for whipping up one egg? It's about 7" long...works like a charm.

[virgo062]

That's what I use the little egg beater wisk...maybe I should omit the extra in it.....It seems that at the end of the nipple the FV gets chunked up.

[JLM27]

Someone gave me a battery-operated coffee stirrer for whipping the foam up. Maybe you could find one on line. They sell them in kitchen stores and it is one of my favorite toys. I use it because I use Starbucks instant and make my own lattes without having to steam the soy milk. Does it happen without the whipping cream or yogurt?

[Mountain Mama]

Hmmm...

I have been using FV for several seasons. It used to mix beautifully, even with just warm water. However, this last batch I got (a couple of months ago) I noticed that it doesn't mix as well. I do not mix anything with it. Maybe they have changed something in the formula?:dono

[lookmomchickens]

Here's what I do:

I put in 1 scoop of FV then I put 2 scoops of water - I mix this in a tupperware container with a good sealing lid and then I shake the crap out of it in quick motions. I don't stir or whisk and I haven't had any problems with it... I also add a bit of whipping cream and yogurt but I do this AFTER I've mixed the FV, and shake shake shake... I also use lukewarm water.

:) Hope this helps!

[Lady Squirrelly]

Don't you just love sealing Tupperware?? This is my method of mixing too when making small batches.

I bought one of the shaker jars from Chris Squirrels and More for the larger batches. I LOVE it. They have two sizes. I bought the smaller one. Mixes it up great.

[virgo062]

Here's what I do:

I put in 1 scoop of FV then I put 2 scoops of water - I mix this in a tupperware container with a good sealing lid and then I shake the crap out of it in quick motions. I don't stir or whisk and I haven't had any problems with it... I also add a bit of whipping cream and yogurt but I do this AFTER I've mixed the FV, and shake shake shake... I also use lukewarm water.

:) Hope this helps!

Do you make up a batch and store it in the fridge

[Lady Squirrelly]

You can make up a batch and store it in the frig but it is only good for 24 hours, so don't make up too much. I do make up some and then transfer it to an old tuppereware tall spice shaker and sit that in a hot water bath to warm up.

With just one I used to make it up a serving at the time with hot tap water, but this year discovered that my water was causing a problem with my babies so I do mix it up ahead of time because I use bottled water.

[lookmomchickens]

I sure do, I make it at night around 8pm or so and throw it out at 8pm the next night. Stored in the fridge :)

Since I only have one (fox squirrel) baby I'll double the mixture... so it's:

2 Tablespoons FV
4 Tablespoons Water
1 Tsp Whipping Cream
1 Tsp of Yogurt

[mpetys]

Don't you just love sealing Tupperware?? This is my method of mixing too when making small batches.

I bought one of the shaker jars from Chris Squirrels and More for the larger batches. I LOVE it. They have two sizes. I bought the smaller one. Mixes it up great.
I also use the shaker jars. I bought one from Chris Squirrels and More and picked another one up at a local health food store. It has this little metal wire ball in it and when you shake it up, I guess the little metal wire ball hits against any clumps and breaks them up.

I have also thought they would be great for making instant pudding, you know on those days when you just gotta have some dessert!

Michele in Tampa

[virgo062]

I have also thought they would be great for making instant pudding, you know on those days when you just gotta have some dessert!

Michele in Tampa

Like today:wahoo End of the Month on a Friday at work:wahoo

[mugzeezma]

I use the 32/40 straight up when they are small and add the Ultra Boost when thy are older. It is the consistency of cream. I ad the very hot water in increments and whisk in between. FV really requires no additives.
I don't do the shaky thing because it get too frothy and makes my squirrels belch....so rude :rotfl

[momma2boo]

I also use the shaker jars. I bought one from Chris Squirrels and More and picked another one up at a local health food store. It has this little metal wire ball in it and when you shake it up, I guess the little metal wire ball hits against any clumps and breaks them up.

I have also thought they would be great for making instant pudding, you know on those days when you just gotta have some dessert!

Michele in Tampa

Love that bottle from Chris' .... so much nicer than the teeny, tiny wire whisk I used to use.

[scoobysnack]

I never had any problem mixing Fox Valley. I stick it in some sealed container and shake it up. Use hot water to do it. I do NOT feed it right away after shaking it. I give it time to settle, just a few minutes. I make sure there are no air bubbles in my syringe. I have a method for that as well. Draw up some, then depress it all out, then the next time you draw up it will have no air.

[momma2boo]

I have a method for that as well. Draw up some, then depress it all out, then the next time you draw up it will have no air.

:thumbsup Yep ... works like a charm!