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Posted: July 09 2006 at 7:44pm | IP Logged Quote Meredith

Anyone have one of these yogurt makers?? do you use it, like it, is the yogurt good???

Thanks for any response!!

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Posted: July 09 2006 at 8:36pm | IP Logged Quote MichelleW

Meredith,

I often make yogurt at home, and I had never thought of using a yogurt maker! I checked the link you provided, but all the yogurt makers they have require the cook to do the most difficult part: heating the milk on the stove to the right temperature and then watching the thermometer while it cools. Since all the yogurt makers listed are really just "holding tanks" I'm not sure that the model you choose matters that much. I can see the value in a tidy appliance, but I think you can make your choice based on cost and packaging and not on difference in function or taste.

I prefer the taste of homemade yogurt because it is not as tart. I also like that I choose my flavorings and so control the sugar. (Though I haven't figured out how to make lemon, does anyone know how to do this?).

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Posted: July 09 2006 at 10:51pm | IP Logged Quote 8kids4me

I have a Yogourmet. I love it. I make 2 quarts of plain yogurt one day and vanilla the next...we go through tons of it. The plain vanilla was mostly give to the dog. He needs it

I don't spend much time making it, I just bring the milk to a boil, turn it off, and then wait about 30-40 minutes for it to be cool enough to add some of the leftover yogurt from the day before. Every few weeks or so, I buy a small carton of yogurt to refresh my cultures.

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Posted: July 09 2006 at 11:02pm | IP Logged Quote Meredith

Thanks so much, we eat tons of it here too and would like for ours to be organic, so that should work great to just buy a small carton of whole organic and then make our own. We like to add a touch of honey to plain and of course vanilla is a big fave here too!!

Appreciate the replies, now I am not sure whether to get one with one big container or the 8 small ones ??

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Posted: July 10 2006 at 7:25am | IP Logged Quote mary

i have used both and think the one big container works better. the 8 small were difficult to pour, took up more space and more work to clean. i also don't think they set as well.
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Posted: July 10 2006 at 12:33pm | IP Logged Quote momwise

Meredith wrote:
Anyone have one of these yogurt makers


I have not tried a machine, just the quart jar and heating pad. I love that stuff However I had to stop eating dairy for the sinuses to drain.

This site says you can make yogurt with soy milk! If so , that's really good news for me...I'm off to research this possiblity. Has anyone with dairy allergies tried it? What about goat's milk? I hear there's an organic source near me. Does it cause as much of a problem with mucus thickening as cow's milk?

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(Though I haven't figured out how to make lemon, does anyone know how to do this?).

How about trying lemon zest and a little honey?





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Posted: July 10 2006 at 1:19pm | IP Logged Quote Betsy

I have really like our Yogourmet. My suggestion would be to by two of the plastic containers that you make the yogurt it so you can keep a constant supply going. It's a bit of splurge, but I thought that it was well worth it!
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Posted: July 10 2006 at 4:38pm | IP Logged Quote Angela F

I just bought a Yogourmet off ebay for about $25!! (Well, shipping made it more...) I've only made a couple batches but what I like best is the 2 qt size! One quart would just not be enough around here.

And at what point do you add the vanilla?? I really want to try vanilla!

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Posted: July 10 2006 at 4:55pm | IP Logged Quote 8kids4me

I add about 1/2 cup of sugar to the 2 quarts of milk when I am bringing it to a boil, then after it is cooled down, I add about a teaspoon of vanilla.

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Posted: July 10 2006 at 6:51pm | IP Logged Quote Mare

After many unsuccessful attempts making yogurt with the heating pad, I received the Euro Cuisine brand as a gift. I've been please with this yogurt maker.



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Posted: July 10 2006 at 7:11pm | IP Logged Quote Meredith

Sounds like the Yogurtmet is nice with the extra container feature, and I appreciate the comment about how the little ones don't pour as well, it's settled, thank you so much everyone!!

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Posted: July 10 2006 at 7:20pm | IP Logged Quote Kim F

How are you doing with the heating pad method? Its a shame I have this steady abundant supply of milk and am not making yogurt regularly. I couldnt get the right temp in my tempermental over.

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Posted: July 10 2006 at 8:07pm | IP Logged Quote MicheleQ

I haven't done it yet but I've been told using a crock pot on it's lowest setting works for yogurt. Anyone else tried this?

Gwen - I have found that raw cow's milk does not cause the sinus issues with me that regular pasteurized, homogenized milk did. Don't know why but I suspect it's enzyme related or something. But, depending on the laws where you live, raw milk might not be an option. Just an FYI.

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Posted: July 11 2006 at 9:13am | IP Logged Quote Bookswithtea

8kids4me wrote:
I add about 1/2 cup of sugar to the 2 quarts of milk when I am bringing it to a boil, then after it is cooled down, I add about a teaspoon of vanilla.


Is this sweet enough that your kids like it? My kids don't like my homemade yogurt. I have been hunting all over for a recipe they will eat!

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Posted: July 11 2006 at 11:07am | IP Logged Quote 8kids4me

yes, they like it, though my 17yo LOVES it with local raw honey drizzled over the top.

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Posted: July 11 2006 at 6:14pm | IP Logged Quote Meredith

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I haven't done it yet but I've been told using a crock pot on it's lowest setting works for yogurt. Anyone else tried this?


Hmm, would one pre-heat and then turn it off, or leave it on. I'm afraid mine would be much too hot even on low Love to hear if anyone has tried this!!

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Posted: July 11 2006 at 6:16pm | IP Logged Quote Meredith

MicheleQ wrote:
I haven't done it yet but I've been told using a crock pot on it's lowest setting works for yogurt. Anyone else tried this?

Gwen - I have found that raw cow's milk does not cause the sinus issues with me that regular pasteurized, homogenized milk did. Don't know why but I suspect it's enzyme related or something. But, depending on the laws where you live, raw milk might not be an option. Just an FYI.

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Posted: July 11 2006 at 6:44pm | IP Logged Quote MichelleW

I make mine with a heating pad and a glass jar. It works every time and it is delicious!

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Posted: July 11 2006 at 8:48pm | IP Logged Quote Cici

I think I'm in yogurt envy! We love yogurt around here, too. I tried making it once (actually more like 5-10 times) with this Salton yogurt maker.

I don't know what I did (or didn't do) but mine always turned out to be soupy goop. Too hot? I tried watching the temperature more closely.

This conversation has me ready to try again.

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Posted: July 12 2006 at 7:35am | IP Logged Quote 8kids4me

Cici wrote:

I don't know what I did (or didn't do) but mine always turned out to be soupy goop.


I always add some powdered milk to mine when I am heating up the milk, and it comes out thicker.

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