Re: First yogurt questions

[Guest guest]

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You asked:

<<Should I drip the yogurt so it is less runny (or is that only done

as a personal preference or to make the cream cheese)?>>

This makes it taste less tart... and have a thicker consistancy. I

don't know that it's any more or less effective. I guess,

theoretically, it might be more concentrated after being dripped.

<<should I hold off on adding honey or fruit? I'm thinking it

would be more effective in killing bad gut bugs w/o fruit or honey.>>

Cooked fruit and honey are perfectly legal on SCD. If yeast is a huge

problem, Elaine suggested using honey in smaller quantities. That

would be up to you, depending on your child. Will he eat it plain? A

little vanilla and honey certainly improves the taste.

My daughter likes mashed ripe banana mixed in hers.... or a spoonful

of nut butter and a little honey.

Patti

[Guest guest]

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> Patti,

> You asked:

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<<Will he eat it plain? A little vanilla and honey certainly improves

the taste. My daughter likes mashed ripe banana mixed in hers.... or a

spoonful of nut butter and a little honey.>>

Yes, he ate his first bite plain and undripped (after I did) and acted

like he wanted more.

I'm assuming from your answer that " standard " protocol is to drip and

then to add honey, fruit, etc. May I suggest that you consider adding

those 2 items as steps 12 and 13 on the Beginner's Guide on How to

Make Yoghurt (link below).

http://breakingtheviciouscycle.info/beginners_guide/yoghurt/yog_pict_gu

ide.html

I know they are listed in separate places in the Beginner's Guide but

it would be helpful for people like me to see all 13 steps in 1 spot.

Just a suggestion.

Anyway, mine is now dripping in the fridge. As I slowly increase the

quantity I give him, I may add a touch of honey and banana. Since I

made 2 quarts in 1 container, I figure I'll just spoon out what I need

and mix honey, etc. when it's time to eat rather than mix it into the

entire batch. I just want to be cautious about adding stuff so I know

what it is he might be reacting to. BTW, on a bit I ate this morning I

added just a drop of vanilla and some cinnamon and it was delicious.

Thank you for your help.