Cultured.

[MissScripture]

Yeah, we have a really small kitchen, so I'm trying to avoid buying more single use kitchen appliances, but I might just go for this.

[IcePrincessKRS]

Yeah, I have a galley-type kitchen, long and narrow with limited space. I'm a bit of a freak for kitchen gadgets, though, so I really have to pace myself and wait for a few months before deciding that I really will use it alllll the time. It's the spontaneous purchases that always turn out to be the things I shouldn't have bought. We don't drink coffee so the yogurt maker sits in the place that a coffee pot probably would be. It stands next to my stand mixer and blender, the other gadgets are in the broom closet--which I outfitted with a shelf so I have extra space. Broom and mop are in my laundry "room"--a glorified closet just big enough to fit the machines. I figure if I want it that badly I'll make it fit. lol

[MissScripture]

I just got my yogurt maker yesterday. I am trying it today...*crosses fingers* I hope it works...

[Papist]

bump b/c I am eating homemade lemon yogurt.

[Lil Red]

uh-oh Papist...probably not a good idea bringing this up, considering what happened in Icey's kitchen last night.

[IcePrincessKRS]

I have to replace my culture.

[Papist]

Somebody missing some eyebrows?

[MissScripture]

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I have to replace my culture.
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Did it stop working? How many batches did you get from it?

Mine worked in the new yogurt maker! I just used a container from the store. I wanted to be sure it would work before spending money on a culture.

John Paul got his fiirst yogurt on Monday for supper. He seemed to enjoy it, but wow! What a mess! Lol.

[IcePrincessKRS]

I couldn't tell you how many batches I got... pretty much once a week+ since February or March. It was working great. I made a batch of yogurt yesterday and put it in the fridge. Xander got in the fridge, pulled it out and dropped it. Spilling a full two quarts of yogurt---from which I would have started my next batch---all over the kitchen floor. He told me it was too heavy. I'll have to show you a picture later.

[IcePrincessKRS]

In other words, I have to order more because my son (accidentally) ruined the only batch I had.

[MissScripture]

I was wondering if it was a failed batch or an oops by the kids. My laughter at that story will probably come back to forgive my unpleasant disposition in the butt when my son gets older...

[IcePrincessKRS]

Just went back and checked, I bought my yogurt maker in February. Since then I have to have made around 30 batches. I know I made multiple batches some weeks and skipped a week here and there. If it hadn't hit the floor (which was in need of mopping) I would have used it indefinitely.

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I was wondering if it was a failed batch or an oops by the kids. My laughter at that story will probably come back to forgive my unpleasant disposition in the butt when my son gets older...
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Wait till you see the picture! Lol it makes it funnier.

[MissScripture]

I will definitely need to find room in the budget for that, then! And make sure my son doesn't try to take out the yogurt.

[IcePrincessKRS]

The website I linked to on the first page is where I buy it from, it's only 13 bucks for the Greek culture. Not too shabby for 30 plus batches. It comes with 2 packets but I made my first one before I got the yogurt maker and messed it up. Every one since I got it has been perfect.

[MissScripture]

I bought my cultures from here: http://www.culturesforhealth.com/starter-cultures/yogurt-starter.html Once you get it started you can re-use some of your a prepared food made from milk curdled by the action of cultures from the last batch to make the next one. You only have to buy more culture if you mess it up somehow.



Different yogurts actually have different bacterial cultures. Straining also makes a difference in texture.

That website is where I ordered a vegan starter last night. :dance: I can't wait to have yogurt again! I think I used my yogirt maker twice before we had to go dairy free.

[franciscanheart]

There are such things as yogoort makers?

[MissScripture]

Yup. I have made yogirt without one, before, but much more effective with the maker. Lower failure rate. This is the one I have: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000EX16RY/ref=oh_details_o01_s01_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

[IcePrincessKRS]

Yup, what MS said. It takes a some guesswork when you're using the oven or some other heat source to make your yoghurt. With a yogurt maker you just plug it in and it keeps a constant low heat while your yoghurt cultures. I had a couple batches fail when I was using other methods, but I have been using my yoghurt maker for months and every batch has turned out great.

[PhuturePriest]

This entire thread disgusts me. How dare you talk about a food that also has a dirty meaning only 2% of the population knows about!

 

Seriously, I never knew there was a dirty meaning until all of the arguing about it inspired me to actually look it up. I never would have known if people didn't make a big deal out of it.

[Roamin Catholic]

This entire thread disgusts me. How dare you talk about a food that also has a dirty meaning only 2% of the population knows about!

Seriously, I never knew there was a dirty meaning until all of the arguing about it inspired me to actually look it up. I never would have known if people didn't make a big deal out of it.

Wait, there is actually some reference on the internet of yogirt being dirty? I just assumed it was one person not paying attention who took things out of context then spread it to others who were never involved...

The more you know.



Also, yogurt makers rock!