what kind of starter do you use, and where do I buy it?
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The recipe calls for using plain yogurt which can be picked up at any grocery store. If a person desires to use spy milk then yet hey need to use soy yogurt.
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In the past I've just purchased the Yogourmet brand of powdered starter from Whole Foods. It's convenient, always tastes and works the same, and makes a nice fresh-tasting yogurt. Yogurt made from it can also be "chained" to make up to 5 or so later batches of yogurt. (I keep the box of packets in the fridge just to make sure the starter lasts as long as possible, but it does anyway.)There are many other powdered starters available online though and a few are favorites of a lot of people.I want to start experimenting with fresh (plain) yogurts from the start though because I want to check out the different flavors and textures they give the yogurt. In the past I've just purchased the Yogourmet brand of powdered starter from Whole Foods. It's convenient, always tastes and works the same, and makes a nice fresh-tasting yogurt. Yogurt made from it can also be "chained" to make up to 5 or so later batches of yogurt. (I keep the box of packets in the fridge just to make sure the starter lasts as long as possible, but it does anyway.)There are many other powdered starters available online though and a few are favorites of a lot of people.I want to start experimenting with fresh (plain) yogurts from the... » Read More In the past I've just purchased the Yogourmet brand of powdered starter from Whole Foods. It's convenient, always tastes and works the same, and makes a nice fresh-tasting yogurt. Yogurt made from it can also be "chained" to make up to 5 or so later batches of yogurt. (I keep the box of packets in the fridge just to make sure the starter lasts as long as possible, but it does anyway.)There are many other powdered starters available online though and a few are favorites of a lot of people.I want to start experimenting with fresh (plain) yogurts from the start though because I want to check out the different flavors and textures they give the yogurt. « Show Less
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Diane, I've used two kinds. One is yogumed. I bought it here in amazon. It was ok. The other one was natural yogurt from a little shop (not supermarket). I liked better the second one, the first was to chalky
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I just use regular plain 0% fat greek yogurt (Fage brand). Works fine. I have also used some of the homemade yogurt as a starter for the next batch - that worked fine too.
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I use any good PLAIN Greek Yogurt, but a good PLAIN regular yogurt will work as well -- just look to see if it has active cultures (most all of them do) and I get it at the supermarket.
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You can use store bought plain yogurt with this as a starter. You will also be able to make a yogurt cheese which is a bit of a chore, but is pretty good.
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Check out the Weber web site to see what kind of starter that grill has. Different models have different starters. This starter works on several models but check with Weber to be sure.
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The Breadtopia company, who sells it, doesn't disclose the number of years that they have used their starter, all they mention is "for years." When you buy it and take care of it, you can also have it for years. Mine is almost a year old and still going strong.
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If you take some from your first batch and just freeze it in an ice cube tray you now have several batches of starter, and when you run out you can repeat the process up to 10 times/generations before it doesnt set up well. I only buy some starter about once a year and i eat yogurt almost every day. I have also found that time to set up increases as you get several generations into the process.
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our starter broke. it was under by greenworks but could only take it to one specified location. I was charged a $60 deposit and even though all the work was covered under warranty, they wouldn't give me back my $60, saying that it was for the technicians time. If it breaks again, its going in the trash
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Yes. May I suggest you seek out 'King Author' supply (flour and baking products) website. they have a wonderful sourdough starter for around eight dollars. And well worth it, the bread is the best I have made in my T-fal. Very large loaves. You will never run out of starter, I have given some away several times. Use the basic loaf mode, on medium to dark setting.
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If you want to spend the money, a bag/or box of starter is OK. A thermometer is nice to have but your hand can be almost as good. You should buy a bag of wood pellets. They can be found at a feed store or on the net. Also, dirt from your yard can serve as an activator.
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Hi Mark,I believe that that starter will work and if not, the company has a very good return policy. These starters work on either 12 or 6.
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This starter should work for you I put one on my Ariens snowblower. Had good luck with mine
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No, but the starter is easy enough, you can get the powdered one, or use a Tbl or two of plain yogurt which is probably the easiest. Save a little from each batch to start a new one. I LOVE my Yogotherm! Best thing ever.
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I don't use commercial starter at all. I save about 1/3 cup from each fresh batch and use that amount in the next batch. If I don't make yogurt for a month or so and want to start making it again, I buy a one-serving of vanilla yogurt (like Dannon without high fructose corn syrup) and use that. I have never had a batch of yogurt from either method fail.
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Get a chimney starter. The best $15 accessory there is. I view the propane assistance as a gimmick that will breakdown eventually.
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I've never bought starter; just use some yogurt with live active cultures and it's nearly always worked well for me. Then, I use as a starter some of the yogurt I have made, but only do this once myself as I eat it all up before I can do it again. I buy the sweetened, fruit yogurt for my husband as he doesn't like the homemade, but that's ok; that way, I always have a starter on hand.
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Wooden matches? Any flame or spark starter can work. I use a Bic lighter. Ease the valve on very slowly to the lit lighter so you don't have to jump back when the flame catches.
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Thanks, I'll definitely drill a starter. It's going behind a TV mount and will have a faceplate over it so not concerned about a rough cut.
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There's a starter button on the right side near the handle. You push that down, hold it and then pull the trigger on the handle. It's a little awkward, so I always had to user two hands to do it. Once you pull the trigger it starts up - so you have to have a good grip so that it doesn't jump forward. I know it sounds a little complicated, but you get the hang of it quickly.