Here's a new little portion of our blog dedicated to my favorite hobby recently... saving money! (mo money, mo problems)
As I find something new and fun that saves a bundle- I'll share it. Please share your creative money-saving tips as well!
Numero one:
Homemade Yogurt vs. Store-bought Yogurt
Thanks to my lovely mommy dearest, I am whipping up yogurt like nobody's business- mostly because our cutie 2 year old could eat it with EVERYTHING.
She shared this recipe with me over Christmas and I've been yogurt-making ever since and saving a bundle at the grocery store.
You need:
A crockpot
8 cups whole milk
1/2 cup plain active culture yogurt
A cheesecloth
Pour 8 cups of whole milk into your crockpot (I call it the wife) and cook on low for 2 1/2 hours. Then turn it off for 3 hours. Scoop 1 cup of the warm milk out of the crockpot and wisk 1/2 yogurt in. Add the mixture back to the crockpot, wrap the wife in a towel and let sit for at least 8 hours... and VOILA! You have yogurt.
To make it greek, strain the yogurt in a colander and chessecloth and let sit in the fridge for a few hours.
We add honey, syrup, preserves, applesauce, granola, or whatever else we have on hand you give it a little extra sweetness.
But wait...here's the best part
For half a gallon of greek-style strained yogurt it will cost you $43.92 at the store
To make the homemade version $1.50
Love it!
