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Homemade Frozen Yogurt

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I love this homemade frozen yogurt recipe.  It is similar to the tart and tangy probiotic rich yogurt found at Red Mango or Pinkberry, except better because it’s made at my house and costs next to nothing.

If you get hooked on this like I am, you’ll want to start making your own big batches of [...]

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Yogurt Cheese

Yogurt Cheese is easy to make and can be used in so many delicious recipes.

The best way to enjoy yogurt cheese is to make it using your own homemade yogurt.  If you were to make it with store bought yogurt it would be a bit expensive since you have to make a lot for most [...]

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Making Yogurt is Easy Yo

I thought this post was great from Ginger, Boo and Pickles.  I have never used the Easiyo yogurt maker before; I am a fan of making yogurt in the crock pot.

However this Easiyo invention is intriguing.  They are fairly inexpensive and look about like a thermos (btw- you can make yogurt in a thermos).

If you’ve [...]

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Homemade Yogurt and Whey

One of the great things about making homemade yogurt is having a lot of nutritious whey on hand.  You can use whey to soak whole grains and to make lacto-fermented vegetables.

Whey should not be considered a waste product because it is so valuable.  Many cheese makers throw it out, but it is very useful in [...]

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Yogurt is #1 Top Ten Food

Health New Digest is discussing the top ten foods that offer high nutritional value and can help you with your fitness goals.

It doesn’t surprise me that yogurt comes in at first place.  Here’s why:

It’s loaded with nutrients.

It’s a great source of bone building calcium.

It provides high quality protein.

Yogurt provides vital B vitamins.

It is full of [...]

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Homemade Yogurt Salad Dressing

Making homemade yogurt salad dressing is easy and once you’ve taste it, you won’t want to buy the stuff at the store.

You don’t really even need a recipe, it’s easy to experiment and make make a great dressing by modifying the recipe below.

For some inspiration, check out these Yogurt Salad Dressing Recipes.

This is a great [...]

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Yogurt and Whey For Soaking Whole Grains

Since I make homemade yogurt, I always have plenty of whey on hand.  I keep the whey in mason jars in the fridge and I use it to soak whole grains.  You can also use yogurt or kefir.

Why should you soak whole grains in yogurt or whey?

Here are a few things you should know about [...]

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Real Food Challenge

I am joining the Real Food Challenge at Nourished Kitchen.  Monday morning’s assignment was to clean out the cupboards and get rid of the junk.

Unfortunately,  I had just bought some new junk.   In fact since baby Henry was born 5 months ago, my diet has not been the greatest.  I really need this.  This challenge has [...]

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Yogurt Making Video for Kids

Making yogurt is so much fun for kids.  In addition to fun, it’s educational.  What a great home school project!   Give kids a chance to observe the miracle of fermentation up close and personal.

Teaching your children how to make yogurt is will be easy after they see other kids do it.

In this OPB video, Hey [...]

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