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lakeland yoghurt maker

:( my birthday is not to far away (hate birthdays). Mum is always very good at getting presents right but this year she cant think of what to get me. Im really into kitchen gadgets as many of you are. ive looked at a yoghurt maker on lakeland and wondered of they worth it? how long does the yoghurt keep fresh free?

we do eat quite a bit of yoghurt, well me and my son
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  • Home-made yoghurt should keep for a couple of weeks if kept in a fridge cold enough. Think about the "use-by" dates on shop-bought yoghurt: I've eaten shop-bought youghurt weeks after the "use-by" date
  • Primrose
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    If you're talking about the EasyYo Yoghurt maker flask which is sold in Lakeland the yoghurt will keep fresh in the fridge for up to a week. The packets of yoghurt powdered culture with which to make the actual yoghurt mixture are not particularly cheap, but you can also use the equipment to make your own yoghurt from scratch using a tablespoon of commercial live yoghurt as a starter mixed in with some warm milk so it's fairly versatile.
  • I have this yogurt maker from lakeland that makes a litre at a time.
    http://www.lakeland.co.uk/3440/Electric-Yoghurt-Maker

    I use long life semi skimmed milk with a bit of milk powder. It is very easy to use and the yogurt lasts at least a week. I just start it off with some live yogurt and then re-use a bit of the last batch after that.
  • winniepooh
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    I have this yogurt maker from lakeland that makes a litre at a time.
    http://www.lakeland.co.uk/3440/Electric-Yoghurt-Maker

    I use long life semi skimmed milk with a bit of milk powder. It is very easy to use and the yogurt lasts at least a week. I just start it off with some live yogurt and then re-use a bit of the last batch after that.
    Yes that's the one.
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  • lushlifesaver
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    I had the Easi-Yo which I used at least twice a week (big yogurt household) back when i was with my parents. I have no given them mine as I have moved in with my bf and he loved the yogurt I kept taking everywhere so much he bought one too!

    The sachets retail at between £1.50 and £2.60 depending on where you get them and when. The strawberry and banana ones are our two favourites at the moment :)

    The yogurt keeps for 2 weeks minimum in the fridge - if you can keep yourself from eating it!
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  • katholicos
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    I've got the lakeland 1 litre maker and i have also owned and used the easiyo maker. The easiyo yoghurts are lovely, but i found we ate so much of it, it got quite costly, hence my purchasing the lakeland yoghurt maker.

    I have found that the best results. - for us that means a nice thick yoghurt - have been obtained using long life milk, milk powder and a small amount of starter yoghurt in each batch. I start a batch up in the evening and by the next morning it is done and ready to be refrigerated. We haven't kept our yoghurt for a week as it is usually eaten by then!
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  • Tiree
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    I also have a 1 ltr yoghurt maker which is great. I use a spoonful of starter yoghurt and either skimmed or semi-skimmed long life milk, whichever I can get cheapest. Once the yoghurt is made I chill it in the fridge and then strain it through a j-cloth in a sieve to thicken it slightly. Absolutely yum.
  • joanie
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    I too have the electric one and love it. I found mixed results with the yogurt I made (Idon't like it too sour) but a small live pot from M&S makes a lovely one and lasts about 3 generations before I start with a new one again.
    Incidentally I was in ~THE RANGE~ near Stockton on Tees today and the had easiyo yogurt at £1.99 to £2.89 per sachet or a box of 3 natural sachets for £3.99 when we got to the till the box of 3 went through at only £2
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  • Eenymeeny
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    I have a Lakeland 1 litre yogurt maker and I love it and use it most days...now! When I first got it I struggled to make decent yogurt although I'd been successful using the slow cooker method before. I seriously considered returning it but have now cracked it and wouldn't be without it. You might find this thread of interest...http:/forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.php?t=1020885&page=5
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  • mishmogs
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    I too have the lecci yogurt maker and have used it for approx 2 years and wouldn't be without it. I sometimes use the yogurt as a drink and add some flavours eg vanilla, strawberry, or as a straight yogurt and sometimes I put it through muslin and have a greek style yogurt. I believe you can also make cottage cheese but I haven't got round to this yet as the yogurt is always used up!
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