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…
Yogurt
Viili, a Finnish heirloom yogurt
I received my Viili culture in the mail a while ago. I decided to start working with the culture on a Saturday. Saturday is always a good day to start activating a culture. Since it can easily take several days to get a Viili culture going, Saturday morning is the…
Guide to Yogurt
This guide is for beginners who haven’t done much in the way of making homemade yogurt. It contains information that can help you get started making delicious yogurt at home, so you don’t have to shell out for store-bought yogurt or probiotic supplements. You’ll save quite a bit of money—and, of course, enjoy the satisfaction…
French Yogurt “Au Chocolat”
“I think it’s a great sense of freedom to be able to figure out how to make things from scratch, just like people used to. Because let’s be honest, our great-grandmothers definitely knew how to make yogurt and cheese; I think it’s time we relearn those forgotten traditions.” This bifidus-fermented yogurt dessert is very…
