I bought a nice whole pineapple and a big tub of non-fat plain yogurt
and want to make some frozen yogurt since it's my new favorite treat. I
want to keep it as low sugar as possible and play on the non-fat of the
yogurt. I don't like sugar subs so just a smaller about of real sugar
than some of the recipes I've found would be good. The first one I
found was way too much work which involved egg yolks (in yogurt?) and
cooking it. Also called for canned pineapple rather than the fresh one
I got. Any ideas? I have bagged coconut, I don't have coconut milk but
could go get some. I do have the coco lopez stuff which I know has
sugar so that could replace any added sugar.

Cute note - my cats haven't seen a whole pineapple before and it was on
the counter top and one of them kept going to the floor under the
counter looking at it like it was an alien. I'd go into the kitchen and
he'd run like he was afraid I was going to sick it on him or something.
I had to put it on the floor for him to get a good look and sniff at
it. LOL

On Jun 17, 8:23*pm, Cheryl > wrote:
> I bought a nice whole pineapple and a big tub of non-fat plain yogurt
> and want to make some frozen yogurt since it's my new favorite treat. I
> want to keep it as low sugar as possible and play on the non-fat of the
> yogurt. *I don't like sugar subs so just a smaller about of real sugar
> than some of the recipes I've found would be good. *The first one I
> found was way too much work which involved egg yolks (in yogurt?) and
> cooking it. *Also called for canned pineapple rather than the fresh one
> I got. *Any ideas? *I have bagged coconut, I don't have coconut milk but
> could go get some. *I do have the coco lopez stuff which I know has
> sugar so that could replace any added sugar.
>
> Cute note - my cats haven't seen a whole pineapple before and it was on
> the counter top and one of them kept going to the floor under the
> counter looking at it like it was an alien. *I'd go into the kitchen and
> he'd run like he was afraid I was going to sick it on him or something.
> * I had to put it on the floor for him to get a good look and sniff at
> it. *LOL

I have made it by just putting the yogurt in my ice cream maker and
turning it on. I would think you could do the same w/o any other
additions except for the pineapple. I would puree a bit of it and then
add some that was chopped a bit bigger.

On 6/18/2012 12:55 AM, merryb wrote:

> I have made it by just putting the yogurt in my ice cream maker and
> turning it on. I would think you could do the same w/o any other
> additions except for the pineapple. I would puree a bit of it and then
> add some that was chopped a bit bigger.

Thanks. I also want to incorporate coconut. The pineapple I think is
easy, probably similar to how I did the strawberry raspberry frozen
yogurt. I'm just not sure what type of coconut to use. I think I'd
like some toasted coconut flavor in there, too.

On Jun 17, 10:14*pm, Cheryl > wrote:
> On 6/18/2012 12:55 AM, merryb wrote:
>
> > I have made it by just putting the yogurt in my ice cream maker and
> > turning it on. I would think you could do the same w/o any other
> > additions except for the pineapple. I would puree a bit of it and then
> > add some that was chopped a bit bigger.
>
> Thanks. *I also want to incorporate coconut. *The pineapple I think is
> easy, probably similar to how I did the strawberry raspberry frozen
> yogurt. *I'm just not sure what type of coconut to use. *I think I'd
> like some toasted coconut flavor in there, too. *

My exact thoughts- just shred some up and toast it to add along with
the pineapple- maybe a splash of rum if you have it. What time will
this be ready?

On 6/18/2012 1:19 AM, merryb wrote:
> My exact thoughts- just shred some up and toast it to add along with
> the pineapple- maybe a splash of rum if you have it. What time will
> this be ready?

I tried tonight but I put the yogurt and poured in my pureed pineapple
and by the time I got the coconut part ready, it was already freezing on
the sides of the ice cream maker and the stirrer part wouldn't operate.
I'm new to ice cream making so I know now to mix it all together in
another bowl then pour it in and put in the stirrer and turn it on. I
had to pour off the half frozen mix and let the goodness stuck on the
freezer bowl thaw, and the bowl is back in the freezer to try again
tomorrow. I saved the part that was stuck on the bowl and poured it in
a glass when it partially melted with a little rum for a sweet treat.

Cheryl wrote:

> I bought a nice whole pineapple and a big tub of non-fat plain yogurt
> and want to make some frozen yogurt since it's my new favorite treat. I
> want to keep it as low sugar as possible and play on the non-fat of the
> yogurt. I don't like sugar subs so just a smaller about of real sugar
> than some of the recipes I've found would be good.

I don't have any experience in this area, but why don't you like sugar
subs?

> Cute note - my cats haven't seen a whole pineapple before and it was on
> the counter top and one of them kept going to the floor under the
> counter looking at it like it was an alien. I'd go into the kitchen and
> he'd run like he was afraid I was going to sick it on him or something.
> I had to put it on the floor for him to get a good look and sniff at
> it. LOL

Maybe you should switch to a lower-octane catnip....

On 6/18/2012 11:21 AM, George M. Middius wrote:
> I don't have any experience in this area, but why don't you like sugar
> subs?

I just haven't found one I like. I learned years ago when offered sugar
sub for iced tea that I liked it unsweetened. Since then I have tried
newer sugar subs but I just can't get the ratio right so it's usually
too sweet. I can judge regular sugar better.

On Sun, 17 Jun 2012 23:23:06 -0400, Cheryl >
wrote:

>I bought a nice whole pineapple and a big tub of non-fat plain yogurt
>and want to make some frozen yogurt since it's my new favorite treat. I
>want to keep it as low sugar as possible and play on the non-fat of the
>yogurt. I don't like sugar subs so just a smaller about of real sugar
>than some of the recipes I've found would be good. The first one I
>found was way too much work which involved egg yolks (in yogurt?) and
>cooking it. Also called for canned pineapple rather than the fresh one
>I got. Any ideas? I have bagged coconut, I don't have coconut milk but
>could go get some. I do have the coco lopez stuff which I know has
>sugar so that could replace any added sugar.

Coconut is a very powerful flavor, you'd only need a teaspoonful of
Coco Lopez at most with a cup of yogurt.

Cheryl wrote:
>
<snip coconut part>

> Cute note - my cats haven't seen a whole pineapple before and it was on
> the counter top and one of them kept going to the floor under the
> counter looking at it like it was an alien. I'd go into the kitchen and
> he'd run like he was afraid I was going to sick it on him or something.
> I had to put it on the floor for him to get a good look and sniff at
> it. LOL

LOL! Just wanted to let you know, Cheryl, that I enjoyed that funny story.
I had cats for about 35 years and I could just picture the scenario. :-D

Gary

On 6/19/2012 4:58 PM, Gary wrote:
> LOL! Just wanted to let you know, Cheryl, that I enjoyed that funny story.
> I had cats for about 35 years and I could just picture the scenario.:-D

Cats are unique characters. This very same cat is so freaked out by
almost everything and I just don't get why so it must be instinct or
something. I got him and his litter mate (he is Rhett, and she is
Scarlett) when they were 7 weeks old. A guy I know found a litter of
four under his shed and he wanted to keep them together until they were
9 weeks, but the mom was gone, and they were all very sick and when one
would get better, the others would spread the sickness back to it, and
so on and so forth. So he decided to adopt them out early. So being
her since 7 weeks of age I can't imagine why he is so timid, and his
litter mate Scarlett doesn't have the same personality he does. Rhett
is a HUGE cat. Not fat, though one vet called him obese, but I know
obese in cats. They have fat folds on the back of their necks to the
point you can't feel a neck. His neck is slender, but he does have a
hanging tummy. All cats do. It is what makes them good jumpers. It's
just that he is built both in size and muscle like a bobcat. His vet
says he's an Ocicat. Maybe. Heritage unknown and his sister, while
different in color combinations, has the exact same coat pattern. She's
also large for a female cat. The other two littermates found were
exactly the same as my two. Male, brown tabby with spotted tummy,
female, gray tabby with spotted tummy.

Anyway, back to Rhett's weirdness. The first time I turned on my ceiling
fan in the living room the first spring I had him, he totally freaked
out! Since then, anything he hasn't experienced, or just doesn't seem
right to him, he runs, hides, or paces, and has big wide eyes and I just
feel so bad for his fear of everything. What could have caused this? I
have no idea.

Cheryl wrote:
> On 6/19/2012 4:58 PM, Gary wrote:
>> LOL! Just wanted to let you know, Cheryl, that I enjoyed that funny
>> story.
>> I had cats for about 35 years and I could just picture the scenario.:-D
>
> Cats are unique characters. This very same cat is so freaked out by
> almost everything and I just don't get why so it must be instinct or
> something. I got him and his litter mate (he is Rhett, and she is
> Scarlett) when they were 7 weeks old. A guy I know found a litter of
> four under his shed and he wanted to keep them together until they were
> 9 weeks, but the mom was gone, and they were all very sick and when one
> would get better, the others would spread the sickness back to it, and
> so on and so forth. So he decided to adopt them out early. So being
> her since 7 weeks of age I can't imagine why he is so timid, and his
> litter mate Scarlett doesn't have the same personality he does. Rhett
> is a HUGE cat. Not fat, though one vet called him obese, but I know
> obese in cats. They have fat folds on the back of their necks to the
> point you can't feel a neck. His neck is slender, but he does have a
> hanging tummy. All cats do. It is what makes them good jumpers. It's
> just that he is built both in size and muscle like a bobcat. His vet
> says he's an Ocicat. Maybe. Heritage unknown and his sister, while
> different in color combinations, has the exact same coat pattern. She's
> also large for a female cat. The other two littermates found were
> exactly the same as my two. Male, brown tabby with spotted tummy,
> female, gray tabby with spotted tummy.
>
> Anyway, back to Rhett's weirdness. The first time I turned on my ceiling
> fan in the living room the first spring I had him, he totally freaked
> out! Since then, anything he hasn't experienced, or just doesn't seem
> right to him, he runs, hides, or paces, and has big wide eyes and I just
> feel so bad for his fear of everything. What could have caused this? I
> have no idea.

Ming is like that, and it is sad. If he ever got out, it'd be a
total disaster. I try to keep things calm for him. Heck, I've
even been known to arrange furniture so it is in familiar patterns
just for him. Really.

--
Jean B.

On Jun 19, 10:16*pm, Cheryl > wrote:
> On 6/19/2012 4:58 PM, Gary wrote:
>
> > LOL! Just wanted to let you know, Cheryl, that I enjoyed that funny story.
> > I had cats for about 35 years and I could just picture the scenario.:-D
>
> Cats are unique characters. *This very same cat is so freaked out by
> almost everything and I just don't get why so it must be instinct or
> something. *I got him and his litter mate (he is Rhett, and she is
> Scarlett) when they were 7 weeks old. *A guy I know found a litter of
> four under his shed and he wanted to keep them together until they were
> 9 weeks, but the mom was gone, and they were all very sick and when one
> would get better, the others would spread the sickness back to it, and
> so on and so forth. *So he decided to adopt them out early. *So being
> her since 7 weeks of age I can't imagine why he is so timid, and his
> litter mate Scarlett doesn't have the same personality he does. *Rhett
> is a HUGE cat. *Not fat, though one vet called him obese, but I know
> obese in cats. *They have fat folds on the back of their necks to the
> point you can't feel a neck. *His neck is slender, but he does have a
> hanging tummy. *All cats do. *It is what makes them good jumpers. *It's
> just that he is built both in size and muscle like a bobcat. *His vet
> says he's an Ocicat. *Maybe. *Heritage unknown and his sister, while
> different in color combinations, has the exact same coat pattern. *She's
> also large for a female cat. *The other two littermates found were
> exactly the same as my two. *Male, brown tabby with spotted tummy,
> female, gray tabby with spotted tummy.
>
> Anyway, back to Rhett's weirdness. The first time I turned on my ceiling
> fan in the living room the first spring I had him, he totally freaked
> out! *Since then, anything he hasn't experienced, or just doesn't seem
> right to him, he runs, hides, or paces, and has big wide eyes and I just
> feel so bad for his fear of everything. *What could have caused this? *I
> have no idea.

We have a cat like that- he's afraid of most people too. My husband
brought him home after a coworker found him alone under a dumpster- he
was probably only 4 weeks old. He has been treated very well, and is
still skittish. I think it's just a personality trait.

merryb wrote:
> On Jun 19, 10:16 pm, Cheryl > wrote:
>> On 6/19/2012 4:58 PM, Gary wrote:
>>
>>> LOL! Just wanted to let you know, Cheryl, that I enjoyed that funny story.
>>> I had cats for about 35 years and I could just picture the scenario.:-D
>> Cats are unique characters. This very same cat is so freaked out by
>> almost everything and I just don't get why so it must be instinct or
>> something. I got him and his litter mate (he is Rhett, and she is
>> Scarlett) when they were 7 weeks old. A guy I know found a litter of
>> four under his shed and he wanted to keep them together until they were
>> 9 weeks, but the mom was gone, and they were all very sick and when one
>> would get better, the others would spread the sickness back to it, and
>> so on and so forth. So he decided to adopt them out early. So being
>> her since 7 weeks of age I can't imagine why he is so timid, and his
>> litter mate Scarlett doesn't have the same personality he does. Rhett
>> is a HUGE cat. Not fat, though one vet called him obese, but I know
>> obese in cats. They have fat folds on the back of their necks to the
>> point you can't feel a neck. His neck is slender, but he does have a
>> hanging tummy. All cats do. It is what makes them good jumpers. It's
>> just that he is built both in size and muscle like a bobcat. His vet
>> says he's an Ocicat. Maybe. Heritage unknown and his sister, while
>> different in color combinations, has the exact same coat pattern. She's
>> also large for a female cat. The other two littermates found were
>> exactly the same as my two. Male, brown tabby with spotted tummy,
>> female, gray tabby with spotted tummy.
>>
>> Anyway, back to Rhett's weirdness. The first time I turned on my ceiling
>> fan in the living room the first spring I had him, he totally freaked
>> out! Since then, anything he hasn't experienced, or just doesn't seem
>> right to him, he runs, hides, or paces, and has big wide eyes and I just
>> feel so bad for his fear of everything. What could have caused this? I
>> have no idea.
>
> We have a cat like that- he's afraid of most people too. My husband
> brought him home after a coworker found him alone under a dumpster- he
> was probably only 4 weeks old. He has been treated very well, and is
> still skittish. I think it's just a personality trait.

You know, if (scratch that out and replace with when) I get
another cat/cats, he/she/they will also be timid or otherwise
undesired by some. Timid and I get along well. I am very quiet
and would provide about the least-scary environment for such a
cat. I also think the overtly friendly cats are taken sooner,
while the shy ones tend to be overlooked.

--
Jean B.