for those of you who might think i never have a bad cooking day, i need to confess that after trying to make my own organic yogurt (looking for a cheaper way to get that yogurt fix for taido, who consumes a $4 quart of yogurt every few days), all i have is a puddle of yogurt smelling milk. it is not “setting” as the recipe from french women don’t get fat says it should. i am despondent! but i am no quitter…must figure out what went wrong?? any suggestions? and what to do with my yogurt puddle? smoothies for lunch, anyone??
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salad: it is HOT here. salad every day!
anything with fresh basil: caprese salad or pesto or margherita pizza...so many foods are made better with basil
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June 8, 2007 at 12:42 pm
milliej
you don’t have to bring any of this on sunday….
June 9, 2007 at 12:41 am
sarabethjones
yes, plenty of suggestions. starting with…Throw! It! Away!
June 9, 2007 at 10:14 pm
jerusalem
My mom is a fab yogurt maker. She has some sort of machine. Shall I send her over with it when she is here on Tuesday? She could give you a demo. Miles is a yogurt addict as well… Me? I can’t stand the stuff! Isn’t that awful?
June 10, 2007 at 5:57 pm
Holly
Now…Now Millie….beggars can’t be choosers!
June 11, 2007 at 1:31 am
jklam
alison — so great to hear from you! i’ve really enjoyed reading about you, your kids, and taido, and i’m very glad to hear you’re all doing well. this is a really great blog you’ve got here, it reminds me of some of my favorite writers, but it’s no wonder since i remember you being a pretty prolific reader =). as i’ve gotten older, i’ve realized what a tremendous example you and taido were to the basic/ttic crew — you folks lived faithfully and humbly, and i’ve definitely grown in my appreciation for y’all. anyway, let the chino clan know i said hello!