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CMac
True Blue Farmgirl
1074 Posts
Connie
Ashland City
TN
USA
1074 Posts |
 Posted - Jul 12 2011 : 11:32:42 AM
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Page 3, 7th post down by Lisa there is a web site link. Check it out!
Connie
"I have three chairs in my house: one for solitude, two for friendship, three for company."
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nubidane
True Blue Farmgirl
2970 Posts
Lisa
Georgetown
OH
2970 Posts |
Posted - Jul 12 2011 : 12:27:57 PM
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Nini!
I am so glad you are excited by this. I have been making this for well over a year, & I imagione I have saved quite a bit of money too. The only time I had it fail was in the winter. I put it near the fire, but the fire died down overnight (we heat mainly with wood) & it got too cool. But then I just made ricotta with it.
Today, I was looking in my freezer & I had some blueberries & peaches from last year, so I made 2 batches of frozen yogurt, just wizzed in the blender. Added nutmeg to the peach one & it is so yummy.
I make mine by the half gallon & store in a half gallon jar in the fridge. |
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woolgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
901 Posts
Elizabeth
Great Lakes
IL
USA
901 Posts |
Posted - Jul 12 2011 : 12:48:45 PM
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So can I just use regular store bought whole milk? My budget does not sadly allow for anything but Aldi milk these days.
Liz
Farmgirl #1947
www.militaryfarmgirl.blogspot.com |
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nubidane
True Blue Farmgirl
2970 Posts
Lisa
Georgetown
OH
2970 Posts |
Posted - Jul 12 2011 : 12:50:52 PM
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Liz
I have used all types & it always turns out. The ultra pasteurized organic milk does not thicken as well, but I am sure Aldi's milk will work fine. |
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woolgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
901 Posts
Elizabeth
Great Lakes
IL
USA
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Dusky Beauty
True Blue Farmgirl
1108 Posts
Jen
Tonopah
AZ
USA
1108 Posts |
Posted - Jul 12 2011 : 2:25:21 PM
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Lisa, you're amazing, I LOVE that link. I've seen many methods and recipes for making yogurt but this one from the AZ cookbook is head and shoulders above them! plus the other recipes are a nice exotic departure from my usual southern style dishes so ty!
"The greatness of a nation and it's moral progress can be judged by the way it's animals are treated." ~Gandhi
http://silvermoonfarm.blogspot.com/
"After eating an entire bull, a mountain lion felt so good he started roaring. He kept it up until a hunter came along and shot him. The moral: When you're full of bull, keep your mouth shut.” ~Will Rogers |
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nubidane
True Blue Farmgirl
2970 Posts
Lisa
Georgetown
OH
2970 Posts |
Posted - Jul 12 2011 : 2:38:06 PM
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I absolutely love Sofya's site (girls guide to guns & butter), but she has not updated recently. I think she is pregnanat again.
Her recipes are full of good food, full fat (yum) & her descriptions of the food from her homeland make me feel as if I am there.
Somewhere in following her blog, she mentioned the AZcookbook, so I have that bookmarked also.
When my cukes come in, I will be mking her recipe for tarator. I ate that all summer, & even used it on salads.
The Azerbaijani's use for yogurt is neverending. |
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Dusky Beauty
True Blue Farmgirl
1108 Posts
Jen
Tonopah
AZ
USA
1108 Posts |
Posted - Jul 14 2011 : 6:48:51 PM
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I've now got my yogurt fermenting in the blanket. Wish me luck!
"The greatness of a nation and it's moral progress can be judged by the way it's animals are treated." ~Gandhi
http://silvermoonfarm.blogspot.com/
"After eating an entire bull, a mountain lion felt so good he started roaring. He kept it up until a hunter came along and shot him. The moral: When you're full of bull, keep your mouth shut.” ~Will Rogers |
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brightmeadow
True Blue Farmgirl
2045 Posts
Brenda
Lucas
Ohio
USA
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Posted - Jul 14 2011 : 7:40:24 PM
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I do wish you luck! I have been thinking I should learn how to make cheese and yoghurt with the high price of cheese in the stores. I am blessed to have a local dairy that sells no-hormone, no-antibiotic milk (not organic, but better than generic milk) about 10 miles from me that sells the milk for about $4 a gallon. My car gets 24 mpg, so a round trip to get the milk costs me about $4 too. I can only use one gallon at a time, my husband eats cereal for breakfast but I am lactose intolerant. Crazy.
Lately cheese has been pretty expensive at the grocery, a couple of years ago I read a lot of articles about dairy farmers dumping milk because the price they got was so low. At the same time my grandma was getting cheese for free from some government program or another.
You shall eat the fruit of the labor of your hands - You shall be happy and it shall be well with you. -Psalm 128.2
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Dusky Beauty
True Blue Farmgirl
1108 Posts
Jen
Tonopah
AZ
USA
1108 Posts |
Posted - Jul 15 2011 : 11:11:27 AM
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It turned out! I got a nice jar of creamy yogurt using walmart generic plain for starter. I served it out in bowls and added sliced strawberries for breakfast and stirred in 3 tablespoons of sugar. I thought it was tasty... my kids went NUTS that I did this magical thing, and my sister, the yogurt fanatic (our mother WEANED her using yogurt) declared it amazing. The comment on the article says you get the kind of yogurt you start with, so I'm wondering if I'll get an entirely different consistency if I use greek yogurt for starter? I used "normal" single pasteurized 2% milk from Kroger. I can only imagine what I'd be able to do with some fresh from the cow jersey skim.
"The greatness of a nation and it's moral progress can be judged by the way it's animals are treated." ~Gandhi
http://silvermoonfarm.blogspot.com/
"After eating an entire bull, a mountain lion felt so good he started roaring. He kept it up until a hunter came along and shot him. The moral: When you're full of bull, keep your mouth shut.” ~Will Rogers |
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Ninibini
True Blue Farmgirl
7577 Posts
Nini
Pennsylvania
USA
7577 Posts |
Posted - Jul 15 2011 : 2:20:44 PM
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Isn't it amazing, Jen??? I've got three non-farmgirl friends trying it, too! :) One of them is a pre-school teacher and she plans to try it with her class this fall! How cool is that?! AND another friend says she goes through yogurt like water - her daughter is diabetic, and she just loves it. She started making hers yesterday. Haven't heard back from her yet, but I'm sure they're going to be thrilled with the results, too!
I started with the greek yogurt and got the same consistency, but I haven't tried any other yogurt as a starter, so I can't say whether it's really different from yours. I am on my third batch right now, I've used my own yogurt as starter both times - it's awesome!!!
I like mixing a tablespoon of homemade jam in mine! :)
Brenda - I think you'll be shocked at how easy making cheese is! I started making my own mozzarella a couple of weeks ago! Check out this site: http://www.cheesemaking.com/ It has all the how-to information, and offers various kits to get started. SOOOO simple and SOOOOO good!!! :)
What else can we try to make this week? I'm finding no matter what I make homemade, it's soooo much better, so much less work than I had anticipated, and saves money! :) And my family thinks I'm pretty amazing, too!
I think I'd like to make noodles... My foster daughter was slightly inspired a few months back and made egg noodles from scratch. She said it was so easy she couldn't believe it, and now she always makes her own. She said, too, that I could cut it thin enough to make it into "spaghetti" - anyone have thoughts on that??? I've never made pasta before in my life!
Hugs -
Nini
Farmgirl Sister #1974
God gave us two hands... one to help ourselves, and one to help others!
www.papercraftingwithnini.myctmh.com
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Dusky Beauty
True Blue Farmgirl
1108 Posts
Jen
Tonopah
AZ
USA
1108 Posts |
Posted - Jul 15 2011 : 8:44:14 PM
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woops... the milk got a little scorched in a smaller pan... hopefully it didn't mess the batch too badly :( luckily I have kids and a sister who will eat anything if I say it's 'gurt.
"The greatness of a nation and it's moral progress can be judged by the way it's animals are treated." ~Gandhi
http://silvermoonfarm.blogspot.com/
"After eating an entire bull, a mountain lion felt so good he started roaring. He kept it up until a hunter came along and shot him. The moral: When you're full of bull, keep your mouth shut.” ~Will Rogers |
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Bensgrandma
True Blue Farmgirl
227 Posts
Alexis
White Oak
PA
USA
227 Posts |
Posted - Jul 16 2011 : 5:28:53 PM
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HI,
I usually just lurk but loved this thread so I thought I would join in.
Nina - noodles are so simple to make. We have made them for years. My MIL showed me how and my kids love them.
I use one egg to one cup of flour and one half egg shell or so of water. Mix well, roll out, let rest, roll up jellyroll style and cut. I bought a noodle maker a few years ago because it was easier on my hands (arthritis) and we love to use it too. They can be used immediately or dried and used later. I've used an old wooden dryer rack to dry them on but usually we just make them when we need them. I have been using the mixer to mix and knead the dough because of my hands but I used to do them by hand.
You just need to use lots of flour to keep them from sticking.
Can't wait to see if others have noodle recipes too.
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Ninibini
True Blue Farmgirl
7577 Posts
Nini
Pennsylvania
USA
7577 Posts |
Posted - Jul 16 2011 : 6:49:29 PM
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Hi Alexis! Thank you SO much for your post and the recipe! I can't wait to try it!! We were just over in your neck of the woods the other day! How about that?! My husband grew up in McKeesport. What a small world! :) I'll let you know when I make them - your recipe sounds great! Hugs - Nini
Farmgirl Sister #1974
God gave us two hands... one to help ourselves, and one to help others!
www.papercraftingwithnini.myctmh.com
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Bensgrandma
True Blue Farmgirl
227 Posts
Alexis
White Oak
PA
USA
227 Posts |
Posted - Jul 17 2011 : 04:43:03 AM
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Hi Nini,
I am so excited that someone is from our area. I sent you a private message. That is so great. The noodle recipe was from my MIL who was from McKeesport too. If your husband knows anything about 10th Ward I bet he knew the family (depending on how old you guys are). You may be youngsters compared to us!
Alexis
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Ninibini
True Blue Farmgirl
7577 Posts
Nini
Pennsylvania
USA
7577 Posts |
Posted - Jul 17 2011 : 4:55:42 PM
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LOL! He grew up in 10th Ward!!! His parents owned Birdie's Landing! LOL! Wow! I'll email you soon, Alexis! :)
Farmgirl Sister #1974
God gave us two hands... one to help ourselves, and one to help others!
www.papercraftingwithnini.myctmh.com
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Bensgrandma
True Blue Farmgirl
227 Posts
Alexis
White Oak
PA
USA
227 Posts |
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DeborahLee
True Blue Farmgirl
85 Posts
Deborah
Starkville
Mississippi
USA
85 Posts |
Posted - Jul 26 2011 : 10:40:58 AM
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I thought this thread was "retired" but I just had to add one more thing. I went to my local Kroger's last this past weekend---Starkville is a small town and our local options are Piggly Wiggly, Kroger's and Walmart (and the farmer's market!) I sometimes pick up a few cans of Amy's soups---they're a healthy alternative to fast food and I keep a couple of cans in my office for quick lunches. It's been a while since I bought some but I couldn't believe the price---$4.85 a can!! This was for all varieties. It must be a mistake on the store's part, right? While Amy's is always higher, I don't ever remember the brand being this high.
Deborah
Professor, librarian, writer and farmgirl! |
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