Month: October 2015

CAM Yogurter Yogurt Maker Review

camI love yogurt. I really do. I keep on eating it because it is delicious. Yogurt is also healthy. That is another great thing about yogurt. Healthy and delicious. It is hard to go wrong with yogurt. Actually, I think that it is impossible to go wrong with yogurt. Anyways, I got tired of buying yogurt at the store. I wanted to be able to make my own yogurt. You know? I wanted yogurt that was home made. I wanted yogurt that would allow me to be in control of its’ process. Therefore, I started looking for yogurt. I started going around trying to find yogurt makers within my budget and on this site we write reviews of the best yogurt makers. I realized that I wanted a yogurt maker that was nice to look at but that made decent yogurt. You would be surprised to know how hard that is. In fact, if you don’t know what you’re looking for, it can be tough to find a half-way decent yogurt maker. There are some bad yogurt makers out there. I remember the first yogurt maker that I bought I hated. It managed to create terrible yogurt. It was really really bad. This couldn’t be further from that…

Luckily, the CAM Yogurter Yogurt Maker is a wonderful machine. I think that when I got it I was not expecting much. However, these expectations could have been much higher and this yogurt maker would still have exceeded them. Yes, this was quite the yogurt maker. I think that the yogurt maker that this machine makes is delicious. I could eat the yogurt that this machine made again and again.

It looks like it could be a little flimsy from the outside but it really isn’t and has a stainless steel interior which is as good as any out there. The controls are simple, well, that’s an understatement, there’s just the one ‘start’ control on the front, so it couldn’t be easier to use for adults and children alike. It has a massive 1L capacity which is far more than most yogurt makers.

Also, this machine makes yogurt pretty quickly. The last machine that I had took two days to make yogurt. This machine makes yogurt in almost nine hours. That is pretty quick for a yogurt making machine. Yes, this machine makes the most wonderful yogurt that I have ever had. The design is fun and cute and works well for children, so you can get the little ones involved in the process and teach them about a nutritious snack. I can’t get over how cute the machine is. Yes, if you want a cute machine that makes really nice yogurt then you should get this machine. I think that this is a machine that I will keep for a long time and has provided a solution to my needs for a long time, and at a really reasonable price.

VitaClay 2 in 1 Yogurt Maker and Slow Cooker Review

vitaclayFor those who want to prepare yogurt in large batches, the VitaClay 2 in 1 Yogurt Maker may well be the one. It also comes with a slow cooker feature which makes it versatile. It is very convenient to use and extremely cost efficient.

The main differentiator that VitaClay is the way it has been produced. While most of the other products are made up of plastic and metal, VitaClay provides a healthy chemical free option made of clay.  Secondly it has a very good temperature control. It has several temperature settings, namely High, Low and the one us yogurt fanatics will be keen on, called um… Yogurt. It also provides the option to choose your own ingredients where you can ensure it can be low fat and free of additives and preservatives. Since it is a clay pot, it is renowned for its ability to retain the flavor and hold the nutrients together.

It comes with an instruction manual and a recipe booklet. When you want to try different types of yogurt, the recipe booklet is really helpful as it provides a myriad of healthy and gourmet recipes which can be simply customized to your personal preferences, for a but of fun and for your health requirements.

The unit has a well-designed heating base with three leg stand and has a power cord. The inside of the base is very broad which can accommodate good amount of yogurt. It comes with two handles on either sides which easy to carry. There is a separate clay pot that fits well into the base. It needs to be covered with a see through glass lid which also has a handle at the top. The size of the unit is 2 Quart/64 Ounces.

While making yogurt through a slow cooker model, you can use any kind of milk and some plain yogurt or yogurt culture. I preferred the instant nonfat dry milk as it helped to make the yogurt thicker and smoother. Using the VitaClay 2 in 1 Yogurt Maker and Slow Cooker in Clay, is one of the easiest way to make homemade yogurt. There is not much you need to do in the yogurt preparation. You just have to enjoy the wait and allow the yogurt maker to produce wonderful results that is worth waiting for.

VitaClay 2 in 1 Yogurt Maker’s clay pot comes unglazed to provide the true benefits of cooking in clay to the user, the type of cooking we often see in the eastern countries utilize this. The removable clay pot and the glass lid is very neatly designed, handy, convenient to carry, store in the refrigerator and easy to clean.

This unit can be of real use when you have to prepare significant amount of yogurt in less time for parties and occasions. The best thing you will like about this one is the clay insert that enhances flavor and texture. It is also best suited to make yogurt cheese and one of the all-time favorites, the ever-nutritious greek yogurt.

The unique value proposition of this product lies in taking advantage of the centuries-old slow-cooking in organic clay pot with good temperature control that ultimately delivers a healthy nutritious and flavorful yogurt.

The Best Yogurt Makers for Soy Yogurt

foldingMost yogurt makers can make many different types and kinds of yogurt especially our favorite soy yogurt. If you prefer soy, or have dietary requirements meaning soy yogurt is your only option, or you simply are looking for a multifunctional yogurt maker, check out our list for all the research on the best machines for making yogurt with soy.

The Folding Bread Proofer and Yogurt Maker is not your ordinary yogurt maker that prepares yogurt alone. Aside from being used in preparing yogurts, this baby can also ferment and rise bread dough as well as melt chocolate for your chocolate drink. Aside from these basic things that the Folding Bread Proofer and Yogurt Maker can do, it can also be used to keep your cookies and chips crispier.

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For a reasonable price, this soy yogurt maker is considered a super gift for most people who love working in their kitchen. Imagine the ability to make soy yogurt with exact thickness and tartness- that is what this yogurt maker promises. After making your yogurt, then bake some bread and presto- the kids have something heathy for their afternoon snack.

In terms of yogurt making and preparing soy yogurt, Cuisinart has something to say with its Cuisinart CYM100 Electric Yogurt Maker. For as only $130, you can now prepare your own soy yogurt or smoothies just like Pat Crocker.  This yogurt maker comes with the Cuisinart automatic cooling system (time controlled) so you don’t have to keep watching over it while it is making your soy yogurt.

The stainless design of this Cuisinart yogurt maker is timeless, giving it a look of elegance that will definitely suit your kitchen.

If you have more money to spend on a yogurt maker to ensure that your soy yogurt is at its best form afterwards, then you can have the $180 bucks yogurt maker from Salton. The Salton YM9 1-Quart Yogurt Maker can help you make soy yogurt for the entire family. Making a yogurt at this 1-quart container can definitely allow you to save a few bucks per preparation and in the long run, you’ll realize that your family yogurt just cost 10% of what you can be paying if you will purchase one in the market.

This Salton yogurt maker is freezer safe inside and it can be easily cleaned using hot soapy water or a warm cloth. Salton also offer 1 year warranty for this product.

Still, just like what most people have said, yogurt making doesn’t need to be expensive hence you can just purchase some soy and milk for your soy yogurt and use a cheap yogurt maker like Dash Yogurt Maker. This yogurt maker is simple in design and is very compact yet it is BPA free. It only cost $19 and it comes with a free recipe book on how to make other yogurts aside from soy yogurt.

If you are living alone or in a dorm or rented apartment, getting a cheap, compact and small yogurt maker will do since you will not be using it constantly. If you are living with a big family that loves yogurt though, one of these makers will do a superb job.