Yogurt and Yogurt Cheese

April 18, 2023, noon


Yogurt is one of the most nutritious foods you can eat and it is so easy to make at home! No special equipment is required.

Yogurt Without a Yogurt Makera
blespoon plain
1 saucepan
1 large bowl
1 small bowl
1 tablespoon yogurt starter or plain yogurt
1 quart whole milk

Yield: 8 Servings (4 ounces each)

Warm up milk on medium-low until bubbles appear around the edge and steam rises from the surface.
Pour into large bowl to cool until temperature hits 110-115º on thermometer or if you don’t have one, do what the locals do: the temperature is correct when your index finger can stay in the warm milk for ten seconds.
Put starter in small bowl, add some of the heated milk and stir until well-blended. Pour small bowl mixture into large bowl a third at a time, making sure to stir and blend well before each addition.
End with a final stir, making sure all is well-blended.
Cover with a t...


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Compound Butters

April 11, 2023, noon


These recipes were loosely adapted from sisterspicekitchen.com.

ORANGE HONEY BUTTER

2 sticks unsalted butter (if you use salted butter, omit salt)
zest of a medium orange
1 tablespoon juice from the orange
3 tablespoons honey
1/4 teaspoon sea salt
 
Ways to enjoy:
Spread over:
• Biscuits
• Pancakes
• French toast
• Cornbread
Melt over:
• Fish filets, including halibut, sea bass, salmon
• Grilled, roasted or pan-seared pork chops
• Grilled chicken breasts
• Roasted chicken
• Steamed asparagus

CHIVE BUTTER

2 sticks unsalted butter (if you use salted butter, omit salt)
1 package fresh chives minced, about 3 tablespoons
½ teaspoon sea salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
 
Ways to enjoy:
Spread over:
• Hot corn on the...


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Water Bath Canning

March 28, 2023, noon


Water bath canning is the easiest form of canning. Anyone can do it.

Very few supplies are needed. You just need....

A deep pot with a lid
canning jars with lids and rings
something to lift them from the pot

There are fancy water bath canners, plain water bath canners, and even electric water bath canners. I have or have had all of the above at one time. The equipment you need depends on how many jars you will can at a time. Unless you have a garden or can buy/forage for fruit in large amounts, you don't need a designated water bath canner. Just a big stock pot will do.

I am going to show you the different pieces of equipment that I have and you can see the variety. I have heard people say they find this kind of stuff at thrift stores and garage sales, so keep your eyes out. Of course, you can buy them online, at most hardware stores, and some stores like Walmart.

What can be water bath canned? Most fruits, pickled fruits and vegetab...


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Make-Ahead Breakfasts

March 21, 2023, noon


These are some rather unique recipes, at least to me, that I saw on a YouTube video from Becoming a Farmgirl. Check out her blog at becomingafarmgirl.com. I thought we would try a couple today....

Cornmeal, Sausage and Egg Muffins

Cook 1 lb. breakfast sausage with about 4 eggs
Make up a cornbread batter, using enough milk to make a thicker batter than usual
Pour sausage mixture into cornbread batter
Add
1 can of creamed corn
½ cup melted butter
chopped green onion
shredded cheese
Bake at 400 for 30 minutes or until done
Cool and freeze for up to 3 months

Pancake Sausage on a Stick

Cook link sausage until done
Thread the sausage on skewers
Make up a very thick pancake batter in a tall canning jar
Dip the sausages until they are very well-coated
Fry in a good fat
Cool and then freeze for up to 3 months

Freezer Oatmeal Cups

Cook oats as you usually would adding...


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