gracefruit Posted July 30, 2008 Share Posted July 30, 2008 Does anyone have one of these? The reviews I've read have been glowing. We've enjoyed our bread machine so much, and I think we'd love making yoghurt, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 30, 2008 Share Posted July 30, 2008 I HAVE ONE! But I HATED the sachets. I just used to make my own, 2 tbsps of milk powder, 2 tablespoons of natural yoghurt and then pour in a litre of Semi Skimmed UHT milk and give it a good shake. It has to be UHT milk otherwise it needs boiling. It doesn't seem to work with skimmed milk unless you put in tons of milk powder which just adds more fat. That's why I say I used to make my own. Now that I'm on fat free I just can't get it right and have to buy it which kinda hacks me off. I can make great fat free drinking yoghurt though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gracefruit Posted July 30, 2008 Author Share Posted July 30, 2008 Did you not like the taste? The sachets do seem a bit pricey. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted July 30, 2008 Share Posted July 30, 2008 I have one. I don't mind the sachets but they are expensive. I have used Peng's recipe many a time with great success. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krysia Posted July 30, 2008 Share Posted July 30, 2008 Yes and we love it. Ideal world sell their own version but have cleverly made it the same size in volume s the easiyo. Meaning you can use either Easiyo sachets or their own I think its called 'Simply yoghurt' Unless you live near a Lakeland it can be hard to get the sachets but loads of places sell them on line ans we mainly get them form ideal world now anyway. I would look at the ideal world website as I think their version of the starter set and also the sachets are cheaper too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gracefruit Posted July 30, 2008 Author Share Posted July 30, 2008 I had no idea you could make your own recipe, but I guess they wouldn't tell you. Krysia, thanks for that! I'm going to have a look right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 30, 2008 Share Posted July 30, 2008 I found the sachets to be a bit sweet and artifical tasting. I just make natural yoghurt then add fruit and some artificial sweetner, or make a fruit compote and just add that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gracefruit Posted July 30, 2008 Author Share Posted July 30, 2008 Thanks, Pen. Since they're multi-packets, it's good to know these things in advance. I'm very keen on Greek yoghurt. I'm sure it can be made! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reikiranf Posted July 30, 2008 Share Posted July 30, 2008 Yes, we've got one, I got it from QVC and I ordered the yoghurt selection pack on auto delivery which saves money We all love it and haven't bought ready made yoghurt for ages. It's very easy to use and you can tailor the yoghurts to suit you by leaving them in the maker for less time if you like a mild taste or for longer if you like a sharper yoghurt. I have found the natural ones to be a bit sharp but you can add a bit of sugar when you make it or we put honey or the fruit squirts with it when we eat it. We like quite a few of the flavours but that's why it's good to get a variety pack so you can try a few and then just buy what you like, we love the greek yoghurt, boysenberry, toffee, strawberry and oddly enough the lemon even though we thought it would be They make lovely drinking yoghurts too, they are so convenient as you can make it before you go to bed and have fresh yoghurt for breakfast. The only negative thing in my opinion is that I think the pots could do with a gasket around the top as when you've shaken the mix up and you remove the lid to top it up with water you get a few drips of yoghurt running down the outside of the pot But a quick wipe sorts that out We also have a breadmaker and love that too, again it's so convenient and saves us money firstly because the bread's less than half the price of a shop bought loaf and we don't pop into the supermarket for a loaf or some yoghurt and come out having spent £30 We can wake up to the smell of freshly baked bread, come downstairs to fresh yoghurt & pop out to the garden for eggs and tomatoes. Yes! I'm easily pleased Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted July 30, 2008 Share Posted July 30, 2008 I saw one in a charity shop when I was lookin for a lamp for my incubator last week. £1.45!! I didn't buy it because the label said "needs a VERY good clean" which kind of put me off . I might go back and see if its still there though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 30, 2008 Share Posted July 30, 2008 £1.45!!I didn't buy it because the label said "needs a VERY good clean" which kind of put me off . I might go back and see if its still there though! RUN BACK - it can all go in the dishwasher! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted July 30, 2008 Share Posted July 30, 2008 Ill see if I can go in, probably not untill the weekend I didn't realise they were good until now. This made me laugh: http://www.lakeland.co.uk/easiyo!TRADE-yoghurt-maker/F/keyword/yoghurt/product/7531 (the link doesnt seem to want to work ) "(was £13.99) £13.99" That's a total saving of £00.00 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted July 31, 2008 Share Posted July 31, 2008 I bought one but never use it. I was hoping they would bring out an Organic version of the sachets I tried using it to make my own but it wasn't very successful so I bought the Lakeland yoghurt maker instead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted July 31, 2008 Share Posted July 31, 2008 This made me laugh out loud and my cup of tea come down my nose. Natural Yoghurt Mix - pasteurised whole & skimmed milk solids* (98%) from free range cows, And then I remembered that there are feed lots for beef cattle where they just stand and munch all day long. Not so funny after all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenanne Posted July 31, 2008 Share Posted July 31, 2008 I had a yogurt maker years ago, and just use live yogurt + milk (or cream, or ...yum... condensed milk) It was fine with semi-skimmed, too, but... not as nice as double cream and full fat milk..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiggerlady Posted July 31, 2008 Share Posted July 31, 2008 I have a Lakeland maker too! I make my own as well as use sachets...but you can only make your own natural yougurt..the fruity stuff has to be put in after or it doesnt work! Also the Easyyo sachets are made from milk from New Zealand whereas the Ideal World ones use British milk.. Either way..YUMMY! Definately worth a go, I'd say.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gracefruit Posted July 31, 2008 Author Share Posted July 31, 2008 Thanks to everyone for helping me make my decision. I ordered this morning! I nearly added a jam maker to the basket, but refrained. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krysia Posted July 31, 2008 Share Posted July 31, 2008 Also the Easyyo sachets are made from milk from New Zealand whereas the Ideal World ones use British milk..Either way..YUMMY! Definately worth a go, I'd say.. Well I never knew that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HennyPenny Posted July 31, 2008 Share Posted July 31, 2008 Made my first ever yoghurt yesterday and just had some for lunch - delicious!! I bought the Easy Yo from Julian Graves who were having a half-price sale so I got some sachets at the same time (organic, BTW Lesley!) So now we have home made bread, jam, yoghurt, beer, rhubarb wine (still maturing) and a garden full of fruit and veg - this is the Good Life! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krysia Posted July 31, 2008 Share Posted July 31, 2008 Can you post your rhubarb wine recipe please! thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted July 31, 2008 Share Posted July 31, 2008 (organic, BTW Lesley!) Ooooh! thanks HP - I'll have a look in Julian Graves on Saturday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted July 31, 2008 Share Posted July 31, 2008 easy yo caramel is gorgeous & so is peach. I want to try the lemon next. Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard T Posted August 1, 2008 Share Posted August 1, 2008 Can you post your rhubarb wine recipe please! thanks Hello. I'm HennyPenny's wine maker. I used the vegetarian society's rhubarb wine recipe because it's much simpler than the other recipes that came up when I googled. http://www.vegsoc.org/cordonvert/recipes/rhubarb3.html It's my first go at winemaking so I'm not sure what it'll turn out like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krysia Posted August 1, 2008 Share Posted August 1, 2008 I wouldn't mind a private wine maker! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spratly0 Posted August 2, 2008 Share Posted August 2, 2008 Made my first ever yoghurt overnight in a flask, used organic skimmed milk and a tablespoon of organic live shop bought yog, brought milk to boiling point, left to cool (blood temp) put in a flask and left over night, stirred in some fresh raspberries this morning and had for breakfast. YUM! I never new it was so easy and much cheaper than shop bought too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
