Recent content by billr

I wonder if the sugar crystals could be acting like bubbles. But a post further down with bicarb and others the frequency goes the other way. If it were just the particle size I'd think it would go the same way. Perhaps some interaction with particle size and the viscosity change as they disolve.

I make Hummingbird feed by mixing 1/4 cup granulated sugar into 1 cup of water. I use a small glass pyrex measuring cup with one cup of water measured. It's heated for 1 minute in a microwave and 1/4 cup of sugar is added (no red dye!). I then vigorously stir the sugar and water using a metal...