A couple of simple, small things made me smile this week. When I squeezed honey into a bowl of homemade yogurt and store-bought cereal it made this pattern. Looks like a heart, doesn't it? I had to snap a photo of it.
The homemade yogurt is something I've just started doing. We're probably at about our sixth batch of the stuff, and it is miraculous, fresh, delicious. I'm always a little nervous before I lift the cover on the pot, after it has incubated for a number of hours. It has not failed yet. The wonderful organisms seem to go right on living and doing their thing. I save the last bit of yogurt of each batch to use as culture for the next, and so far it's been working like a yummy dream.
I am also looking forward to adding some fresh herbs to my cooking this summer. The pot of chives came from a friend, and the basil from the farmer's market. Happy, herby deliciousness is ours! I might be inspired to add to the collection on my future trips to the market.
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Well this happy post is right up my foodie alley! I love the honey heart and basil makes me swoon. I have a plant but it is never enough. I think I need to have my own harvest of it. You are intriguing me with the idea of making your own yogurt, I have never tried that and always want a happy tummy. Cheers!
ReplyDeleteHow wonderful! Everything looks so fresh and delicious and yes, filled with love :) I'm curious too about making your own yogurt. I had no idea that you could!
ReplyDeleteYour yogurt was definitely a photo op moment - looks devine! I haven't made my own yogurt in years and I'm hungry for some right now. Such lovely photos, Helen! Love the freshness and wholesomeness of simple things.
ReplyDeleteHomemade yogurt and fresh herbs. What a great treat. It is true the small things in life makes me happy.
ReplyDeleteSomebody sent me a book on yogurt making. I haven't tried it yet but I think you just inspired me. It sounds so delicious!
ReplyDeleteoooh...the basil made me swoon.
ReplyDeleteEverything looks so good and fresh. We plan to go to the farmer's market in the morning. Now I can't wait.
ReplyDeletei love homemade yogurt...the fresh taste is addicting. i kind of cringe now whenever i find myself eating store bought yogurt. silly, isn't it?? it's just yogurt!!!
ReplyDeletecurious...how do you incubate your yogurt?