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By: The (pro) Biotic Woman « How to shuck an oyster

The (pro) Biotic Woman « How to shuck an oyster — Tue, 03 Jul 2012 02:29:17 +0000

[...] the lovely Fouad appeared in the Sydney Morning Herald‘s Good Living section a couple of weeks ago, evangelising about homemade yoghurt. His instructions seemed too [...]

By: Viviane@Taste-Buds

Viviane@Taste-Buds — Sun, 01 Jul 2012 19:12:12 +0000

I have gotten my muslin and we even made yogurt once but I still have not made any Labneh since I moved to Cali. We can find it in some stores here but it is not the same. I suppose I should get my act together and make it. I like the idea of the thermos, we mostly are reluctant to make the yogurt because we cannot keep the temperature, and the one time we did we had to heat up the oven, wait for it to cool a little then place the milk mixture in, to give it the right temperature overnight. I guess a thermos can be easily acquired and is way better to keep things in check. My mom uses a terracotta pot that keeps the warmth awesomely. I would love one of those!

By: Mirna Halabi

Mirna Halabi — Thu, 28 Jun 2012 08:50:35 +0000

I believe it’s very important to pass family traditions and culture alive! Wish you all the best Fouad.

By: Fouad

Fouad — Wed, 27 Jun 2012 09:43:43 +0000

Thanks for the comment Nicole. Totally agree. We’ve seem to have forgotten that we can take pleasure in the journey.

By: Nicole Rose

Nicole Rose — Wed, 27 Jun 2012 05:27:52 +0000

I love the idea of tradition and culture being so carefully nurtured in this modern world. Sometimes things take longer and that makes them all the more special, especially when sharing it with your loved ones.

By: Gaby

Gaby — Wed, 27 Jun 2012 04:38:36 +0000

Can’t remember exactly but I’d say 2-3 weeks.

By: Fouad

Fouad — Wed, 27 Jun 2012 04:32:59 +0000

How long did it take to start feeling better?

By: Gaby

Gaby — Wed, 27 Jun 2012 04:19:06 +0000

Yeah, I’m off dairy (except for pastured butter & ghee), it did work for my respiratory system like a charm but it may take some time. Every once in a while I have a bit of dairy and get all stuffy afterwards. Goat’s milk & cheese are definitely better than cow’s for me.

By: Fouad

Fouad — Wed, 27 Jun 2012 04:14:06 +0000

funny you ask Gaby, I actually stopped eating dairy around 10 days ago. Trying to see if it will help me breath better. no change so far… how about you? are you off dairy?

By: Fouad

Fouad — Wed, 27 Jun 2012 04:12:02 +0000

Thanks for the comment Corrie.Yes, I used to make my own bread too, but have since stopped eating grains. I do miss it

By: Gaby

Gaby — Wed, 27 Jun 2012 03:50:46 +0000

I take it you’re still doing dairy… have you tried going off it? Also, have you tried using raw milk for your labna?

By: Corrie

Corrie — Tue, 26 Jun 2012 08:42:43 +0000

I totally agree with keeping family traditions, recipes and language alive. I also make my own yoghurt. It is easy and much cheaper than store bought. I also make my own bread which also is so easy and much cheaper (and might I add tastier). I always enjoy your posts.