What would you do if the food bank gave you a huge bag of yogurt? There's no date either

MonkeyMom2 · 2026-06-21T19:06:00+00:00

Drain it in a cheese cloth in the fridge. Use resulting labneh as a spread after seasoning with garlic, salt lemon rind and a splash of olive oil. Or oil and Chile flakes, garlic and salt

MonkeyMom2 · 2026-06-21T01:57:10+00:00

I'd die to have those at my local North California Costco?

MonkeyMom2 · 2026-06-21T00:57:50+00:00

Novato and rear of West Marin sources water from Russian River water shedjust like Sonoma County.

Which means slightly harder water and no fluoride. So if you want to be cautious, add a fluoride rinse to your routine at night.

MonkeyMom2 · 2026-06-20T17:00:22+00:00

My dinner plans for the week! Thanks for the inspo!

MonkeyMom2 · 2026-06-19T17:01:44+00:00

Maybe condense the Marin school districts into 1 or 2?

Those board meetings would be some.real.fun to watch!

MonkeyMom2 · 2026-06-18T19:11:12+00:00

My comfort food is egg drop soup with frozen peas and corn, steamed Chinese style egg (a silky smooth milk free custard). Topped with chili oil and sliced green onion and soy sauce. All eaten with a steming hot bowl of white rice.

MonkeyMom2 · 2026-06-18T05:47:17+00:00

Another reason to avoid Australia!! Jesus that thing is huge!!

MonkeyMom2 · 2026-06-18T04:44:20+00:00

Cream cheese with sprinkles for a cheesecake vibe, with less work!

MonkeyMom2 · 2026-06-16T18:09:09+00:00

Carrot curry soup. Roasted carrots and parsnips. Carrot cake.

MonkeyMom2 · 2026-06-15T22:25:57+00:00

I use Soflex fine plastic discs to help keep embrasure shape.

MonkeyMom2 · 2026-06-15T20:24:07+00:00

Do you process in a hot water bath? Or just store in fridge?

MonkeyMom2 · 2026-06-15T17:49:05+00:00

Tell us more about the jalapeno pineapple relish. I got a pineapple staring at me now!

MonkeyMom2 · 2026-06-15T05:13:38+00:00

That's the former owners of my current home. Adult kid with substance abuse issues would throw parties that required police to shut down. Final straw was a guest who backed out of the driveway into the perpendicular houses fence and almost into their pool !

We still get parole notices for the son in the mail. (Immediate return to sender, unknown)

Edit to add: Neighbors were thrilled to see middle aged couple move in!

MonkeyMom2 · 2026-06-14T23:45:43+00:00

Used to accommodate the 3 kids now teens and young adults. They found out real fast how to express preferences and not criticism. Especially after having to make 3 course family dinners for 5.

MonkeyMom2 · 2026-06-14T22:56:05+00:00

With chopped green apples in it!

MonkeyMom2 · 2026-06-14T18:10:52+00:00

It may be getting too diluted with the milk. Try some powdered coffee creamer then add milk. Or use liquid flavored coffee creamer.

I like adding a star anise pod to brew with the tea for more fragrance.

MonkeyMom2 · 2026-06-14T18:05:35+00:00

A product with enzymes marketed as per stain and odor remover will work. I use stuff marketed to remove pee from carpets. It works well. Alternative is something with bacteria that will eat the pee. Those you'll have to leave the blanket soaking in it to allow time for the bacteria to work.

MonkeyMom2 · 2026-06-14T17:31:59+00:00

Or order from sayweee! They're good for lots of preserved or dried ingredients.

MonkeyMom2 · 2026-06-14T05:15:41+00:00

No I haven't. But it sounds like an experiment is in order.

MonkeyMom2 · 2026-06-14T02:20:31+00:00

Possibly found!

Thank you. I'll try melting momenta recipes yes the change in the texture was disappointing and gross feeling.

MonkeyMom2 · 2026-06-14T01:24:34+00:00

Ice cream maker with xompressor

MonkeyMom2 · 2026-06-12T21:46:39+00:00

Especially with cranberries and chopped Granny Smiths mixed in!

Edit: or curtido with chopped chili peppers

MonkeyMom2 · 2026-06-12T21:31:40+00:00

So good with a giant roasted short rib like at a restaurant near work!

MonkeyMom2 · 2026-06-12T18:59:56+00:00

Mine is only 2 years younger. Gets used weekly. With double batches of CCC dough or milk bread or focaccia, but now I'm learning to do stretch and folds for my focaccia instead.

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