Patrisha

January 10, 2007

Yogurt Maker

Ok, I have got the yogurt maker going. Here’s how it went. First, measure out the milk. Secondly, boil it until it rises up the sides of the pan. Let it return to room temperature {a LONG TIME!} Strictly speaking, it isn’t necessary to boil it but the instructions said I will get "firmer" yogurt if I do. Ok, add the stuff that turns it into yogurt to a small amount of milk and when it is smooth, pour it back into the container. Mix it well. Pour the milk plus stuff into the little containers and turn the machine on. It takes about 7 to 8 hours so it will go into the refrigerator tonight before I go to bed and the first sample will be tomorrow. I will report on it. I can also, apparently, save a container and use that to add to the milk on the next batch. Oh, and it also said that if it still isn’t firm enough, next time a few teaspoons of powdered milk. Hmmm, wonder where THAT box is hiding…

Because I accidentally sloshed some milk under the electric burner on the stovetop, Fred got to show me how to unplug them. {I have never used an electric oven and stovetop before this one} Since I had the element out anyway, I decided to replace the aluminiun foil that Melanie had put over the drip catchers. I did the two front ones since those are the two we use the most often. I was surprised and a little amused to find that the large drip catcher had some quite badly-burned on stuff under the aluminium foil! I soaked it in hot soapy water and got most of it off. The surprise was because Melanie left the rest of the apartment meticulously clean.
I have just realized, I have done no Italian today! Oh, well, a day off occasionally is good. Nose to the grindstone tomorrow…

As soon as I have finished here, I will collect my library books, dress suitably for the minus 5 windchill and make my way to the library. When I get home, I will read away the rest of the afternoon, have a cuppa tea at 4-ish and watch StarTrek Voyager at 5.

BedlamHillFarm

January 11, 2007

I’m sure you have some people with dairy goats in your area. Try to get some unpasturized goats milk for making yogurt. You will be amazed at the result.

I’ll be interested in the results of your yogurt making.

TheWoodsprite

I am always a bit amused when I find that an otherwise meticulously clean and tidy person has at least ONE little thing that is…..well, more the way *I* leave things. :o) !! I hope the yogurt turns out greeeeeeeeat! hugs, Weesprite

My mum used to have a yogurt maker when we were kids. I have to confess that I preferred the ready made yogurts from the shops! LOL Not that I ever said that to her… 😉

I love yogurt. I’m going to come over for some. 🙂

Violet

I hope it turns out better than the homemake cheese we used to make. Of course, we didn’t have the proper equipment, and it only aged about a day. LOL! Tasted “squeaky.” Isn’t that what “bubble and squeak” is?

Happy Trails

My ex used to make his own yogurt and I still see the contraption he used at garage sales. It was very tangy and tart as I recall.

raeven

i make yogurt all the time… a simple, easy and very inexpensive way is to use all nonfat dried milk.. 1 1/3 cups per quart of warm water (around 100 degrees).. just mix it up in a clean container and pour into the yogurt maker. Also, if you want a firmer yogurt, you can add some plain gelatin and it will really firm it up (I used agar agar which is plant based and it works great!)

Garnet & Carnations

I have made yogurt without the yogurt maker, just leaving the yogurt mix wrapped in warm blankets overnight. Works very well without the electricity.

Eden32

Can’t wait to hear how it turned out 🙂

Mezzo

I used to make yougart when my kids were little. The plain was a shock at first but everyone got used to it. I used to sweeten it with honey, and add fruit, or a little bit of preserves. Hmmmm… I wonder what yougart would be like with Marmite in it? Love to you! ~M

I can’t stand the cold!!! I don’t know how you do it…

Dangnabbit

Paragraphs 1 and 2, which is why you see so many yogurt makers at feee markets and salvage shops. I always envied enyone with the patience to do this.

RYN: So who would play YOU in the movie of YOUR life and what network would it be on??

Casilda

You can buy replacements for electric burner drains at Walmart and such. Sometimes I just replace them, especially when my boil overs really get bad and I can’t wash all the stuff off. Look forward to hearing about the yogurt.

Desert Sage

A yogurt maker! Wow, I love yogurt. Maybe I should look into this. I buy about 10 a week, and try to eat at least one a day. Could save some money.

Pat

I might look into a yogurt maker, too! I love yogurt, plain and with goodies. I usually put my burner pans in some hot water in the sink and about 6 or 7 Alka Seltzer tablets. It works like a charm.

greeneyes&sunflowers

*huggs* and am really interested in how the yogurt turns out!!!

I hope the yogurt is yummy!!! Thanks for the really nice note, take care & keep in touch.