My husband and I have a painting business and several years ago one of our clients showed me how she made her own yogurt. I did it a few times but let the "starter" become depleted. I sorta let it pass and went back to buying it again.
With the cost of milk and other foods going up so high over the past year we again decided it would be a good idea to start this process up again. I didn'r remember the specifics she had given me so I did a search. After looking at several sites I decided on this one from Mother Earth News
http://www.motherearthnews.com/Real-Food/1980-03-01/Make-Your-Own-Yogurt.aspx
It has good information on the process and why you should make your own. I have made a few changes to the process as far as tools go. I use the original quart jars that we used to buy the yogurt in. I also have a great pot to do the incubation in...it is an asparagus cooker....the quart jar fits into it perfectly! I wrap the pot in 2 dishtowels as suggested and then put it into a small ice chest.
The photo also shows the pot that I cook the milk in. As you can see my jar of yogurt is running low...time to make more. REMEMBER....you always have to save a Tablespoon or 2 for the "starter". I usually add more than one and up to 2 Tablespoons. You will be able to determine the amount you want to use with experience and your desired thickness.
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