Here’s another easy recipe for something that tends to cost a small fortune and be extremely toxic. This dishwasher detergent powder is just as easy to measure out as tablets… And completely non-toxic—it’s also a lot cheaper than what you buy at the supermarket. Which should make most people want to…
Homemaker
Laundry Detergent
Laundry detergent is much more useful, convenient, and easy to make than “Big Soap” wants you to know… Most people who grew up in the ’80s are familiar with laundry detergent. I think very few people who grew up in the ’00s think it’s a smart idea. Today we’re surrounded by easy solutions—or at least that’s what…
Thermophilic vs. Mesophilic Yogurt
When we talk about yogurt, we’re talking about mesophilic or thermophilic yogurt. These two different types of yogurt produce very different results. One requires cooler temperatures, while the other needs warmer, more stable temperatures to thrive. One needs to ferment for a longer time, while the other for a shorter time. One is tangier, while the other is milder. The…
Kermaviili – Sour Cream in Finnish…
Once you’ve learned how to make Finnish Viili yogurt, you can also make cream Viili—or Kermaviili, as it’s called in Finnish. It’s extremely easy, and yes, it’s a very effective way to breathe new life into the stale cream you buy at the supermarket. Kermaviili can be made as a cream yogurt or as…
