Dash DSY007CM Digital Yogurt Maker Machine with Stainless Steel Base, Auto Timer & LCD Display - Perfect for Homemade Yogurt, Probiotic Drinks & Healthy Snacks

This makes good yogurt in those handy dandy little jars, but I replaced it with a different model after a few uses. It's easy to use and not a bad buy, but it just didn't work the way I needed.First, to add anything to the yogurt after it's been made (fruit, granola, etc.), you have to pour the yogurt out of the jar. If you fill the jar like they recommend, there's not much room to stir in anything but some sweetener or a little jam. Yes, I could put less in the jar to have more room, but this is my breakfast.. the most important meal of the day. I'm breaking my fast here. I want my full 6 oz of yogurt with fixings so I can start the day right.I love that it came with glass jars so I didn't have to worry about my yogurt sitting in warm plastic for 12 hours. And it's nice that they came with lids. The problem, though, is that the lids don't screw on very tight so I couldn't put a jar in my lunch bag because it leaked whey (and raspberry jam) all over my cute little bag. Twice.Lastly, it's not easy to store when not in use. As I ate the yogurt, I washed the jars and lids and put them back in the maker. The problem is that the lid of the maker isn't tall enough to allow you to store the jar with their lids on. You either have to store the lids separately from the jars (more loose crap to keep track of), or you can leave them on and the lid just won't fix securely over the maker. Also, there's nothing to wrap the cord around underneath the maker, so the cord always got trapped under the crockpot or the casserole dishes and it was like an archaeological dig to get the cord loose.In the end, I gave it away to someone who could live with those inconveniences and I bought the greek yogurt model instead: http://www.amazon.com/Dash-Greek-Yogurt-Maker-Bonus/dp/B00IIUT1AE/ref=sr_1_1. I make the yogurt mixture and put it in a 32 oz. Ball jar (like you use for canning fruits and vegetables) instead of using the container it comes with. Fits perfects. When the yogurt is done, I just put the lid on the large jar and put it in the fridge. I don't have to find space for seven non-stacking jars in the wasteland of my refrigerator and I can scoop it out as I want it. It works the way I need.This makes making great yogurt really, really easy. Came with seven little glass jars, with plastic lids. One lid is cracked, but still can still be used. The main cover is plastic, so I'm hoping that lasts a while. The inside is one level surface -- no grid or anything for the jars, so if you wanted to make a large batch of "yo" in a bowl instead, you could do it, but we use the jars. Super easy -- just the milk of your choice, heated to boiling while the maker is heating up and your starter is coming to room temp (we use a plain greek yogurt we get at the healthfood store), whisk in powdered milk if you want it really thick, whisk in the starter, ladle into the jars, put 'em in the machine, cover, set the timer for how ever many hours -- 8 works just fine... and then be patient. In 8 hours, put it in the refrigerator and... be patient again. In the morning after the "yo" has cooled, mix it with whatever you like (a little cinnamon, pumpkin puree, chopped dates, and raw sugar, anyone?) Or just some fruit, wheatberries, and a little blackberry honey? SOOOOOO much better than what's in the stores. Great on baked potatoes (sweet or otherwise) in place of sour cream. Also great on tacos.... And with it this easy, what's not to love? It has two buttons (basically up/down and hour selection) and a little window that counts down. A little common sense and a quick read of the manual, and you are totally good to go. And yes, made from goats milk -- heavenly. Haven't tried soy yet, 'cuz we're too busy eating the other...Some batches are better than others. Machine either runs too cool (102) to too hot (almost 120). I have yet to see it at 110. Most of the time, the yogurt comes out pretty well. It does seem to work better if I put about 1" of water in the bottom.I like this yogurt maker, but after a few uses was a little disappointed that I'd bought one with so many little jars. I like to strain the yogurt through a cheese cloth so that its thicker, and then end up putting it into one larger jar anyways. However, it works great. The timer is sweet! I can start it in the evening and it cooks while I'm sleeping and shuts itself off. Its also easy to clean.I used it to reduce the lactose from Meals on Wheel 1% milk. I can't drink the milk as it is nice to have. I lower a star because the jars are only available in lots of 7 for about $20. Broke one and you might as buy a whole new maker.This is just a fantastic product! I have been using it regularly and it works very well. It makes great yogurt! I recommend the Dash yogurt maker to any person who loves yogurt! It has glass jars too! I really like the fact I can make my own homemade yogurt with no sugar and no preservatives! I just add fresh fruit and granola and its so tasty and good for me!I was tired of the cost for store bought yogurt. This price is very reasonable for I am getting great returns on my purchase!!!!It’s a very good productI gave this to my parents as a gift, but the inside plastic was broken when my parents originally received the item, but they never used it so they didn't notice. It was not until I visited and tried to show them how to use it that I discovered it was broken. Two stars because it arrived broken, plus another because I didn't give the seller a chance to rectify the situation. If seller now wants to replace it, I'll gladly change it to five. But it is a nice and simple yogurt maker - I have my own, and I use it very regularly.Aún no le agarro práctica para que me quede el mismo sabor (o parecido) como los que venden, pero si me facilita el indicador digital ya que hay veces que salgo de casa (o me quedo dormido) y este se apaga en automático... Ojalá me dure muchos años, si lo ocupo cada semana, ojalá tuviera un dispositivo para que cada bote tenga un colador y preparar estilo griego sin tener que vaciarlo en otro recipiente.Perfecta!!! Años atrás no me había convencido de comprarla y después ya no estuvo a la venta como por un año, la volvieron a poner a la venta y sin pensarlo la compré. Tuve suerte de conseguirla.por menos de $600.El temporizador sirve bien, pero no logré la consistencia de algo que pueda llamar Yogurt. Compré otro aparato para hacer yogurt y usando la misma receta sí lo logré. Lo devolví.Vale mucho la pena, con unos buenos bacilos o búlgaros, puedes hacer maravillas. Excelente producto, llego todo muy bien. Valió la pena bastanteAmo este producto, me simplificó el hacer el yogurt en casa, además de saludable porque yo lo hago vegano, es nutritivo y hecho por mama