I've been furiously working on a writing project--and yesterday--I finished! Now, for the editing.
I've also been doing a lot of research into how to save money on our grocery bill. With prices going up so much, I'm just trying not to spend more than we have been. If you're interested in that sort of thing, you might check out the Chickens in the Road site. There are a lot of homemade versions of things you usually buy and ideas for saving on food.
I've also started making yogurt with my crock pot. I found the recipe on The Simple Dollar. It's EASY!! I usually start it about 4 o'clock in the evening so I can leave it out overnight.
Put a half gallon of milk in your crock pot and turn it on high for 2 1/2 hours. Then turn it off for 3 hours. At this point--add 1/2 cup of active culture plain yogurt (like Dannon) and 1/2 cup of instant milk. Cover with a towel and wait 8-9 hours! It tastes exactly like what you buy, but a little bit thinner. You can drain it with cheese cloth or coffee filters if you like it thicker. It's best for you plain, of cours
e. But I also make a sweet dessert with it. I take a package of jello and add the hot water, then add seven ice cubes and stir till they dissolve. Then, add 2 1/2 cups of plain yogurt--stir and refrigerate. This makes a sweet custard-y dessert.
e. But I also make a sweet dessert with it. I take a package of jello and add the hot water, then add seven ice cubes and stir till they dissolve. Then, add 2 1/2 cups of plain yogurt--stir and refrigerate. This makes a sweet custard-y dessert.Happy end of March!
Aren't you getting thrifty, hats off to you! :)
ReplyDeleteAren't you getting thrifty, hats off to you! :)
ReplyDeleteso glad to see you blogging again. We don't eat that much yogurt, so I'm probably better off just buying it every now and then. My husband just retired so we are going to have to start pinching our pennies, too. Good luck with your writing project. Any hints as to what it is?
ReplyDeleteI've been missing you! I make a lot of things here that I never used to - laundry detergent, fabric softener, etc. I don't make yogurt but we don't eat much yogurt. I'll definitely check out her site though - you are so right about grocery prices! blessings, marlene
ReplyDeleteWow! I am impressed! You deserve a big pat on the back..keep up the great work and you will find that the end result is well worth it....You are definitely fulfilling the Proverbs Women. Blessings!
ReplyDeleteWow~ thanks for the recipe, Rose Mary... it sounds wonderful!
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