Every year, at about this time, I always ask, “Where in the world did this year go?”
2010 is no different.
While I continue to marvel at how time passes by, I also find myself looking back and wondering at the year that was and the year that will be.
For Magazine Mondays, 2010 was a great year.
While I didn’t post as many MM’s as I would have liked, I sent the event on the road with great results. Look for MM to be on the road more in 2011. If you’re interested in hosting, let me know!
My entry for this final MM of the year is what I consider to be one of the best recipes I tried this year: Homemade Yogurt from the April/May 2010 issue of ReadyMade. Unfortunately, I’m not able to find the article on-line so I can’t link to it and even worse … I can’t find the magazine. Yikes! Basically, though, it’s just milk with a bit of yogurt added to get it started (make sure the yogurt you use has active cultures).
The yogurt was so easy and delicious. While it was a bit more liquidy than I’m used to (I like thick yogurt), I found that if I drained it overnight in a colander lined with cheesecloth (you could also use paper towels), it was so nice and thick. It had a lovely tang to it and it really was easy!
I adore yogurt. In fact not only will I often have it for breakfast, I’ll sometimes have a big serving of yogurt with granola and fruit at lunch!
If you’re interested, there’s a great site called How to Make Yogurt, which walks you through the process.
Here’s who joined me for the last MM of 2010:
Tia of Buttercream Barbie made White Chocolate Reese’s Peanut Blossoms from Cook’s Country magazine.
Nina from Prêt à Gourmet made Grasshopper Squares from the December 2005 issue of Gourmet.
Lynn of I’ll Have What She’s Having made Chocolate Pistachio Biscotti from the December 2010 issue of Food & Wine and Pear & Cranberry Hand Pies also from Food & Wine.
Margaret of Tea and Scones made Tacoritos from the February/March 2010 issue of Taste of Home.
Remember that Magazine Mondays is about taming that pile of clipped magazine recipes. You can send me a link to a magazine recipe you’ve posted and I’ll link to it in my round-up.
Have a great week, everyone! And Happy New Year!
Ciao!
5 comments
Ranjani
My parents make yogurt regularly, and I am planning to try making it soon! Thanks so much for starting and hosting MM – I have enjoyed participating this year!
Tia
happy last MM of 2010! thanks for hosting and i hope to participate lots more in the new year 🙂 xoxo Tia
John Canale
I found your blog about two weeks ago when my mom was looking at it on the computer. It was your post “Her Best One Yet” that got her (and my) attention. We both agreed with your opinion about Giada. We still love her recipes but she could learn a thing or two about modesty (as a wife and mother). It’s great to see other Italian-Americans in the blogging world, and keep up the great work! Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
Sarah from 20somethingcupcakes
How awful that I am just now discovering MM! What a great idea. Never made yogurt before, I bet it’s delicious. Look forward to joining you next year for MM – I have lots of recipes to get through!
Michael Reeps
I am the author of the yogurt making website cited in this article, and I just wanted to say thanks for the link, and the traffic that followed!
Michael