I want to state categorically that yogurt makers are the single most useless item on the planet. They are a waste of money, they are a waste of resources and they are a waste of time. To make yogurt, you merely have to keep milk at a lukewarm temperature for about 6-8 hours. On a hot day, all you need to make yogurt is a container, some starter and milk. Warm your milk up to about 108F to 112F and keep it at that temperature. It sounds tricky, but its not. The bacteria in the starter culture will still multiply if the temperature drops a little bit. A vacuum flask is up to the task of incubation. Note that you will need some plain yogurt to get this started, after that you can save a few tablespoons from each batch that you make

Or, you can try this method:

• Heat your milk (fresh full cream milk) up until it feels slightly warm.

• If you have no starter, add about three tablespoons of plain, unsweetened yogurt (the best quality that you can find).

• If the ambient temperature is a little cold, wrap the jar in a clean towel.

• Place atop a running computer, Xbox 360, DVD Player or any other device that you own that tends to get hot, but not too hot. My P4 runs quite hot and has the perfect surface area for it, so that is what I have used.

• Wait 6-8 hours, give it a good stir, refrigerate, and then enjoy.

Most people are blissfully unaware of just how easy it is to make yogurt. It seems so clever and resourceful, but when it comes down to it, it is about one of the most simple things you can do. It is a great way to put the heat generated by your home technology to good use, transferring it from somewhere that you do not want it to somewhere that you do. Just make sure that you keep everything that you use clean. Wash your jars thoroughly and frequently.

Price: depends on how much milk costs in your area.

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