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  1. thegrindre

    Making Yogurt

    Oops, sorry, I meant FAGE yogurt. Note SAGE.
  2. thegrindre

    Making Yogurt

    I make mine in a crockpot. 1. Add 1/2 gallon whole milk to your pot, set on low for EXACTLY 2-1/2 hours. 2. Turn off and let cool down EXACTLY 3 hours. 3. Incorporate SAGE plain yogurt (starter) then set just the crock in the oven for 8 hours with the light on. That's it, all done.
  3. thegrindre

    Making Yogurt

    Hi guys, I'm really curious about making yogurt and after watching a ton of videos, I just turned out my first batch. 3 cups full. (This stuff sure is nasty without flavorings.) My question is, If you need a culture/starter from another batch of yogurt than how was the first batch ever made...
  4. thegrindre

    Do Crock Pots Make Superior Soups?

    Stovetop takes about half the time to make BUT the flavor isn't there as it is with a slowcooker. GotGarlic mentioned that slow cooking over cooks it and it will if you leave it in the pot too long and 'over cook' it. :rofl: You've got to monitor the process as you do with stovetop methods...
  5. thegrindre

    Homemade vanilla extract

    I'm one. Bourbon vanilla beans from Madagascar are far the best, IMO.
  6. thegrindre

    Dump Cake

    I never use a boxed cake mix cuz of all the 'nasty' additional ingredients they add. I just use a normal cake recipe omitting the liquids, (Milk, Eggs, Vanilla, etc.). Try it, it works for me, :chef: and much healthier too. :yum: I like peach too.
  7. thegrindre

    Do Crock Pots Make Superior Soups?

    I must admit that there is definitely a difference! I've made my soups both ways and voude to never use the stove top method for soups again. Slow cooking is the best and more flavorful way to make soup.
  8. thegrindre

    Chinese egg tarts

    Absolutely! I recommend the recipe highly. Just because I don't like scrambled eggs doesn't mean you shouldn't give it a try. My post was just my opinion about the recipe. :smile:
  9. thegrindre

    Chinese egg tarts

    Gee, I just love Asian dishes. I have a wonderful wok and cook Chinese food all the time. I keep it simple with veggies and meat and a sauce. :chef: A little searching uncovered that one of their (Chinese) favorites desserts is Egg Tarts so I tried them. Boy, was I ever disappointed. They're...
  10. thegrindre

    Making Vanilla

    I very much dislike floral flavor in my vanilla extract and the reason why I don't buy Tahitian. I've found that the Madagascar Bourbon beans are my favorite. They are loaded with vanilla flavor without any floral taste. :yum:
  11. thegrindre

    Making Vanilla

    I have a few so this isn't needed right now. It was just a link to the best beans I've ever purchased. They won't be out for ever you know.
  12. thegrindre

    Looking for input on a tipping issue I've had in the past

    To me, it's a simple issue to fix. If I get no service, I don't tip including 'All You Can Eat' places. Bringing a drink is not service enough to tip. I DON'T tip at buffets. A waiter will get a tip if the meal is brought to me and I am checked upon during a meal. If I have to get my own food...
  13. thegrindre

    Newbee here

    Oh, I'm surely going to try this recipe. :yum: Thanks, Janet. Just remembered that your basic almond cookie is also a favorite. :smile: Also the basic fortune cookie is popular too. :smile: Anyone out there have a really good almond cookie recipe? (Mine never comes out very well. :sad: )...
  14. thegrindre

    Making Vanilla

    Oh, I forgot to add this link; https://www.beanilla.com/blog/homemade-vanilla-extract
  15. thegrindre

    Newbee here

    My goodness! What a welcome! I belong to numerous forums of all sorts and have never received a welcome as big as this before. :ohmy: Hi to all of you. :clap: And, thanks. I'm looking for Chinese deserts. What do the Asians eat after dinner? Is there a thread here?
  16. thegrindre

    Making Vanilla

    I've been buying most all my beans from Beanilla. https://www.beanilla.com/madagascar-vanilla-beans?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIhuujw5iY3QIV27XACh1QyQ_dEAAYASACEgKMI_D_BwE They also have starter kits and full instructions on 'How To.'
  17. thegrindre

    Newbee here

    My mother was from Mass. :yum: Thank you,
  18. thegrindre

    Newbee here

    Hi all, Been looking for a good cooking and baking forum to post in so I'll give these a try. I like what I've seen so far. :smile: I've just turned 70 last December and am retired, finely. :smile: I have no family anymore and really don't socialize very much. I'm mostly full of questions so I...
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