Guest guest Posted January 31, 2007 Report Share Posted January 31, 2007 Hello, group... Does anybody have one of those yogurt machines like the Yogourmet, Salton, etc.? If so, what do you like about your particular brand? What features, etc.? Do you like the kind where you make the smaller glasses of yogurt or the one big batch? As you can tell by these questions, I'm thinking about purchasing a machine and would appreciate any opinions and thoughts. Several years ago, I had a Yogourmet and didn't care for the results, but that might just have been my inexperience. Thanks in advance, RitaJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 31, 2007 Report Share Posted January 31, 2007 I have two yogurt makers First I bought the one that makes 6 little jars: http://www.amazon.com/Euro-Cuisine-YM80-Yogurt-Maker/dp/B00030NSVA/sr=8-2/qid=11\ 70279353/ref=pd_bbs_sr_2/102-0606752-8510556?ie=UTF8 & s=home-garden This is a good yogurt maker, but all the little jars and lids got old quick. (Each jar holds 6oz, btw.) I then bought this Salton model: http://www.amazon.com/Salton-YM9-1-Quart-Yogurt-Maker/dp/B00004SUHY/sr=8-1/qid=1\ 170279353/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1/102-0606752-8510556?ie=UTF8 & s=home-garden I much prefer making one container's worth. If you read the reviews, you can replace the inner plastic jar with a quart mason jar, though I never bothered. I find this one easier to clean and I don't have to keep track of lots of little breakable jars and lids. Also, it takes up less counter space. But that's just my opinion. Both make equally good yogurt. My next plan is to try my hand at making soy yogurt. I'm curious, does anyone here use the Soyquick for making soy milk? I've been looking into that as well. I hear that homemade tofu is delicious but I'm wondering if it's worth the bother. (I'm getting a bonus this month and THAT is going towards a Vitamix! Yeah!) Sharon ritaj540 wrote: > Hello, group... > Does anybody have one of those yogurt machines like the Yogourmet, Salton, etc.? If so, what > do you like about your particular brand? > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 31, 2007 Report Share Posted January 31, 2007 I always used an electric heating pad (set to low), on which I placed a large stock pot filled with warm water up to the rims of the lids of qt mason jars. Worked very well. I no longer use dairy, but have not tried making it with soy. Did try almond once, with mixed results. Thia On 1/31/07, ritaj540 <ritaj540 wrote: > > Hello, group... > Does anybody have one of those yogurt machines like the Yogourmet, Salton, > etc.? If so, what > do you like about your particular brand? > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 31, 2007 Report Share Posted January 31, 2007 My history with yogurt makers is the same. First one with eight little jars, then once that got annoying enough, the Salton with just one receptacle. I tried a mason jar in it once, because I would rather use glass than plastic, but it didn't quite work as the fit gave too much room between the heated sides and the jar. Regarding the soy milk maker. I have one. I used to use it all the time, but cleaning it is somewhat of a pain. The crystalized cleaning stuff does wonders, but it would get expensive to use it after every batch. I haven't tried making tofu yet, though I got a sample of the coagulant with the soy milk maker. The little plastic press that came free with it looked to cheap to me to even bother trying. If you plan on doing it regularly, ponying up the bucks for a real press might be the way to go. Would be interested to hear others' experiences with tofu making as well. -Erin www.zenpawn.com/vegblog , Sharon Zakhour <sharon.zakhour wrote: > > I have two yogurt makers First I bought the one that makes 6 little jars: > http://www.amazon.com/Euro-Cuisine-YM80-Yogurt- Maker/dp/B00030NSVA/sr=8-2/qid=1170279353/ref=pd_bbs_sr_2/102-0606752- 8510556?ie=UTF8 & s=home-garden > > This is a good yogurt maker, but all the little jars and lids got old > quick. (Each jar holds 6oz, btw.) I then bought this Salton model: > http://www.amazon.com/Salton-YM9-1-Quart-Yogurt- Maker/dp/B00004SUHY/sr=8-1/qid=1170279353/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1/102-0606752- 8510556?ie=UTF8 & s=home-garden > > I much prefer making one container's worth. If you read the reviews, > you can replace the inner plastic jar with a quart mason jar, though I > never bothered. I find this one easier to clean and I don't have to > keep track of lots of little breakable jars and lids. Also, it takes up > less counter space. > > But that's just my opinion. Both make equally good yogurt. My next > plan is to try my hand at making soy yogurt. I'm curious, does anyone > here use the Soyquick for making soy milk? I've been looking into that > as well. I hear that homemade tofu is delicious but I'm wondering if > it's worth the bother. > > (I'm getting a bonus this month and THAT is going towards a Vitamix! Yeah!) > > Sharon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 1, 2007 Report Share Posted February 1, 2007 Sharon Zakhour wrote: > I'm curious, does anyone > here use the Soyquick for making soy milk? I've been looking into that > as well. I've been looking into that > as well. I hear that homemade tofu is delicious but I'm wondering if > it's worth the bother. I got a soy milk maker (different brand) about two months ago and I love it, but 1) I hadn't been able to make or buy any non-dairy milks that I liked well enough to drink, put in cereal, etc., on a regular basis and 2) it still has a " new toy " feel, so cleaning it may get old once I've used it more. Right now, though, I love being able to make milk without going to the store, how much less it costs to make it than buy it, knowing exactly what's in it, and how yummy the milk is. I haven't tried making tofu, but I get mine from a local place that makes their own by hand, and I think it has a much, much nicer flavor and texture than big brand tofu, so homemade would probably be awesome. Enjoy, Maureen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 1, 2007 Report Share Posted February 1, 2007 For making yogurt, I use my Excalibur dehydrator. I use a gallon of milk in quart size batches. I also raise bread in it when the house is cool. Beau in VT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 1, 2007 Report Share Posted February 1, 2007 Thanks, Maureen! Sharon Maureen wrote: > I got a soy milk maker (different brand) about two months ago and I love > it, but 1) > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 1, 2007 Report Share Posted February 1, 2007 hello i made yogurt with fresh milk with 2 tbsp of dry milk powder the milk should be warm not boiling hot ( just like giving the baby milk tat warm) i place it in the oven with the temp of 50 deg for 6 hrs i like to do it in the morning as i will know the time longer its the sour it gets. this way its sweet bleederguy <bleederguy wrote: For making yogurt, I use my Excalibur dehydrator. I use a gallon of milk in quart size batches. I also raise bread in it when the house is cool. Beau in VT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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