So funny Patty. I always tell people that I’m a scratch cook. I love to cook and create. I always cook from scratch when it is viable. Of course, some things, are better left store bought, when time and expense is just not worth it. I love and enjoy making things that are better than store bought.
It’s one of my passions and just so satisfying in many ways. I love your photos and just made another batch of sauerkraut in the crock too!
@Oster1 One day I would love to get a crock with a lid and a ceramic weight, they are really pricey but I could make cheese, pickles, kimchi or sauerkraut in a crock
@cherokeepatti I have my Grandmother’s crock. A large one. I make pickles and kimchi. I never made cheese but will research and do one in your honor. Thank you, for the idea! I use a lot of Ginger too and love candied Ginger.😊❤️
@Oster1 we made cheese on the farm. My aunt used a heavy dinner plate for a weight and put something on top of it. She also made wine from the grapes we grew. And made a lot sauerkraut that she canned in jars....but sauerkraut is much healthier to eat fresh because heat processing in canning kills the healthy bacteria. I’ve made yogurt cheese and would love to do that again. I watched a You Tube video of a Turkish lady making it and she fancied up it so good, made my mouth water.
@cherokeepatti 🤗 Yeah processed sauerkraut is just flavored and devoid of nutrients. I need to learn more about cheese making in the crock. I would so love to spend a few days with you, learning your techniques!😊💞
@Oster1 I accidentally learned to make yogurt cheese in the early 80’s when a container of homemade yogurt was pushed to the back of the top shelf of the refrigerator and the lid came off. I found it when half of the water had evaporated. It didn’t have any mold & smelled OK so I took a bite and liked it. I started making half-gallons of yogurt and draining it in a colander lined with a cheesecloth or coffee filters & keeping it in the refrigerator till it was very thick. Would have it for breakfast on toast with honey.
