It IS too hot, too humid, and too uncomfortable to be outdoors working. Except, if you are making yogurt. This is perfect weather for getting your culture to do its work. Heating the milk on the stove, even first thing this morning was hot. But once I had it cooled down and the starter whisked into the milk, I didn't give it another thought. Wrapping the pan in a towel probably wasn't necessary. I always do that, it keeps the warmth in. No need for that today.
After a couple hours, I checked it. See how it has set up? Time to refrigerate.
The hibiscus surprised me this morning.. must feel at home. At last look the thermometer was closing in on 100 F.
The jasmine will pop tonight. I'll be able to smell it through the open windows. What this little blossom lacks in color and show, it makes up for in a nearly overpowering sweetness.
Too hot!
11 responses to “too hot?? make yogurt”
It’s definitely hot!
I had no idea that jasmine can grow in New England! Or is that lovely plant in a container? 🙂
Hi! Where do you get the yogurt starter, or can you use a bit of yogurt from your fridge?
That is one very hot cat. It shows.
Too hot for Christmas lights dangling from pots! 😉 Mine are still up on my front steps. Maybe I’ll train a Scarlet Runner bean up mine 🙂
Your jasmine photo looks similar to Japanese pittosporum http://plants.usda.gov/java/profile?symbol=PITO2&photoID=pito2_002_ahp.jpg.
My mom used to make yogurt a lot. Should give it a whirl.
I really really hope you are NOT in No.VT, because 100 there would be insane and bizaare. Especially for June. It’s not really that great for further south either.
My Sophie looks just like your cat. And I need to remember to repot my hibiscus, thanks for the reminder.
Jasmine and hibiscus! What beauties!
Your yogurt looks yummy–you make it look easy!
Open windows when it’s 100 degrees out? Are you crazy, woman? ;o) It might be worth it though, to smell the jasmine. I planted some four o’clocks just for that purpose.
Hi, I would love to make my own yogurt, how do you get started? I don’t want to buy any machines, I didn’t know you could just do it on the stove. Can you use yogurt from the store as your starter? I have lurked at your blog for awhile now and love to read it.