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How to Make Your Own Yogurt at Home Excited to learn how to make your own yogurt at home? Look no further! Making yogurt at home is a fun and rewarding process that allows you to customize your yogurt to your liking. Follow these simple steps to create delicious and creamy yogurt right in your own kitchen. Let's get started! Ingredients: 4 cups of milk 2 tablespoons of plain yogurt with live active cultures Instructions: Step 1: Heat the Milk Pour the milk into a saucepan and heat it over medium heat until it reaches 180°F. Stir occasionally to prevent scorching. Step 2: Cool the Milk Remove the saucepan from the heat and let the milk cool to 110°F. This will take about 45 minutes. Step 3: Add the Yogurt Once the milk has cooled, whisk in the plain yogurt until it is fully incorporated. Step 4: Incubate the Yogurt Pour the milk mixture into a clean container and cover it with a lid. Place the container in a warm spot, like an oven with the light on, for 6 to 8 hours to allow the yo...

Country Apple Pie Nothing is more American than a delicious, homemade country apple pie; it's the perfect pie to create for the holidays or any other time. With its yummy, flaky crust, tender-sweet apples, and delightful hint of cinnamon, it's a perfect example of mouth-watering scrumptiousness! Ingredients: 9 large apples, peeled or unpeeled, sliced or diced 1/2 cup of Splenda, or sugar 1/4 cup of self-rising flour 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon 2 tablespoons of butter, cut into small pieces, plus about a tablespoon of melted butter to be brushed over the top pie crust You'll need 2 sheets of prepared pie dough . Instructions: In a bowl, add the prepared apples, 1/2 cup of Splenda or sugar, 1/4 cup of self-rising flour, and 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon. Mix well.    Add the apple filling to a prepared pie crust, and randomly lay the butter pieces over the filling. You can get all my pie crust recipes here at Newsbreak. (If you're interested, I also have numerous holida...

Image by Couleur from Pixabay Is Milk Really the Best Option? Real Whole Milk vs. Milk Alternatives Have you ever wondered if there are better options than regular whole milk? Let's take a look at how milk alternatives compare to the real deal. Real Whole Milk Real whole milk comes from cows and is packed with nutrients like calcium and vitamin D. It's a great source of protein and can help keep your bones strong. Milk Alternatives Milk alternatives like almond milk, soy milk, and oat milk are becoming more popular. They are often fortified with calcium and vitamin D to make up for what they lack compared to real milk. Which is Better? While milk alternatives can be a good option for people who are lactose intolerant or have allergies, real whole milk is still considered the best choice for most people. It has a higher protein content and more natural nutrients. Conclusion When it comes to choosing between real whole milk and milk alternatives, it ultimately depends on your di...

Food Recalls in 2025 The frequency of product recalls in recent years has reached unprecedented levels, causing concern among consumers. When these recalls impact our food supply chain as severely as they have, it is clear that there is a serious issue at hand. Today, I am providing you with the FDA link where you can access the extensive list of recalls that have been issued. The sheer volume of recalls makes it impossible for me to cover each one in a single post. In February 2025, a number of food products were recalled due to safety issues. This included Braga Fresh's Marketside Broccoli Florets for potential Listeria contamination and Frito-Lay's Lay's potato chips for undeclared milk allergens. Consumers are urged to either dispose of these products or return them for a refund. For the most up-to-date information on recalls, please visit the FDA's Recalls, Market Withdrawals, & Safety Alerts page. For a diverse selection of content from me, Gin Lee, be sure to...

Image by Clker-Free-Vector-Images from Pixabay List of Egg Substitutes Hey there! So you know how sometimes you want to bake something but you don't have any eggs? No worries! There are actually a bunch of things you can use instead of eggs. Here's a list of some common egg substitutes: 1. Applesauce If you have some applesauce lying around, you can use it as a substitute for eggs in your baking. Just use 1/4 cup of applesauce for every egg the recipe calls for. 2. Banana Got some ripe bananas? Mash them up and use 1/4 cup of mashed banana for every egg in the recipe. Bananas add a nice flavor to your baked goods! 3. Yogurt Yogurt can also be used as an egg substitute. Use 1/4 cup of yogurt for every egg in the recipe. It adds moisture and a tangy flavor to your baked treats. 4. Flaxseed Flaxseed is a great source of omega-3 fatty acids and can be used as an egg substitute. Mix 1 tablespoon of ground flaxseed with 3 tablespoons of water to replace one egg. 5. Silken Tofu If yo...