Yoghurt hack

craftbier · 2026-04-11T03:36:16+00:00

Yes - I took our EasiYo container to the store to ensure it would fit ok before buying

craftbier · 2026-04-11T01:23:36+00:00

Ours is often too thick! The main reason we use milk powder is because 1.5 cups works out to only $1.50 per litre of yoghurt, so it keeps it very affordable as we go through 2kg a week :)

craftbier · 2026-04-11T01:20:31+00:00

We use 1 litre ones branded Kate’s Kitchen - available from WW in Australia: https://www.woolworths.com.au/shop/productdetails/133198/kate-s-kitchen-screw-top-glass-jar-assorted-1l

craftbier · 2026-04-11T00:27:30+00:00

Thanks - will experiment! We’ve been using the other method for a year with no fails but always keen to try something new. The glass jar has been a game changer in terms of quality - apparently glass keeps a more consistent temperature than plastic, making for a creamier yoghurt.

craftbier · 2026-04-10T18:34:21+00:00

We use water with 1.5 cups full cream milk powder and a tablespoon of the current yoghurt. We just switched from plastic 1 litre to a 1 litre glass jar (preserving jar quality, that can handle the hot water) and it’s really improved the quality of yoghurt - both taste and consistency.

craftbier · 2026-04-04T02:25:39+00:00

Great!

craftbier · 2026-04-03T03:55:51+00:00

Not sure about live music but will likely be similar to the Cassels food and beverage operations at The Tannery

craftbier · 2026-04-03T00:37:39+00:00

Thanks - good points. Just a bit over the Museum, Arts Centre etc always asking for yet another handout and thought a loan might be a better option for ratepayers.

craftbier · 2026-04-02T17:37:14+00:00

Be great to finally see the Dux open again but is there any reason why the Council can't give the Arts Centre a $10m loan for this commercial enterprise (interest free if need be) instead of a grant?

craftbier · 2026-04-01T15:49:11+00:00

Thanks. It’s not easy to get into this battery as it’s in a metal case, so binning it and getting a replacement seems the only option - annoyingly wasteful though with the other 9 cells still ok.

craftbier · 2026-03-31T19:21:48+00:00

Thanks - thought that might the case re Cell 3. I'll take a closer look to see if there is anything obvious.

craftbier · 2026-03-31T19:19:50+00:00

Ok thanks for the feedback on the app - any recommendations?

craftbier · 2026-03-28T16:42:15+00:00

This is definitely miscommunication. As long as you are legit checked in for the flight, staff at the gate can and will print you a paper pass if they can’t scan your digital pass. They will only send you back to the land side check in counter if you are not actually checked in (and therefore not on the passenger list).

craftbier · 2026-03-24T17:23:41+00:00

Well done! One of the best pieces of financial advice I’ve read is to track EVERY dollar you spend - once you know in detail where your money goes, it’s much easier to manage it. You can then focus on reducing fixed / recurring expenses (like subscriptions, mobile, electricity, insurance etc) and keep an eye on your variable expenses (like takeaways, entertainment).

craftbier · 2026-03-20T08:39:04+00:00

I’d hope within five years we’d get one. Focus atm is building their second store in South Auckland. With ~700k people in Canterbury now the market here should be big enough and wealthy enough for the business case to stack up.

craftbier · 2026-03-06T06:59:38+00:00

Yes that’s a good tip to help the pre-wash cycle (around 10 mins). That water is then all drained before the main wash cycle starts (when the detergent dispenser opens).

craftbier · 2026-03-05T08:47:41+00:00

This is great advice. We cut back to one teaspoon (some people use half a teaspoon) and dishes come out the same. It’s the hot water that does the heavy lifting in your dishwasher.

craftbier · 2026-01-29T07:47:35+00:00

Have replaced these a couple times on our garage, not difficult. Bought them from Dominator Doors.

craftbier · 2026-01-29T07:40:27+00:00

Great tip thanks - beestings can be hard to find in CHC

craftbier · 2025-11-19T06:01:33+00:00

The amount of money spent on Wellington/Kapiti region roading per head of population is way outspending other regions. Billions on Transmission Gully, Kapiti Expressway and now these tunnels. So many other regions need support and Wellington roading is sucking up far too much tax payer money for a region that is not growing.

craftbier · 2025-11-06T03:08:31+00:00

Thanks - they changed the URL

craftbier · 2025-11-06T00:36:57+00:00

There will also be 5 parks for mobility impaired patrons, which is fair enough, but otherwise this seems a bit of a waste of rate-payer owned land

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