Raw Milk Maker

[SamuelWilson]

Raw Milk Maker

I thought this was a handy device. Does anyone own this device? If so, give us a review. The manufacturer is yaoh.

[marigold]

yes i have had this machine a while now..its just brilliant - one of the best inventions ever...no more squeezing nuts through a seive or bag..this machine will make any type of nut milk - and its so simple and easy too..you add water to the main container then add seeds or nuts through top which goes in a sieve with a blade..you time it and in a few mins its all made into milk..easy to clean too..i hardly ever made milk due to the phaff but now i have it all the time..you can also soak nuts/seeds in the machine and set a timer for it to come on and make the milk later..cant recomend this machine highly enough..and quite cheap too.

[Punky]

wow that sounds really cool!
where does one buy one of these???

[berrienoire]

hmm, that is cool...

[Karen_in_FLA]

:confused: I want one!! My blender just about DIES everytime I make nut milk.

Where did you find that???? :confused:

[exurb]

thanks for posting that Samuel. I've seen the ones that make "cooked" milks, soy milk, cooked almond milk, etc., but I didn't know a raw one was available. :)

[Halo Aglow]

Where can I buy one in the U.S.?

[SamuelWilson]

I went ahead and purchased one from Yaoh U.K. directly. The charge was 81.95 pounds ($146.58 US Dollars) for shipping and everything. Not a bad price if it works as good as it claims. It is great idea, will definitely be a lot less mess, that is for sure.



LunaWitch, I don't know where you can buy one here in the United States. I would just buy it directly from them. It is a little bit more for shipping, but I just like the idea of dealing directly with the manufacturer.

[Punky]

Report back how you like Samual.
I might just have to get one of those!

[exurb]

it's good to have a testimonial from marigold, becuase I was a little concerned when I saw "hemp milk maker", because hemp milk is SO super easy, just put good hulled hemp nuts in the blender, and there's no straining as they all just blend into milk.

marigold (or Samuel after you get yours), does it work well on harder nuts like say almond?

[SamuelWilson]

I actually phoned them in the U.K. and they claim it will make nut milk out of any nut. I told them that is great news, when I get mine I will throw in some date stones (hard as diamonds) and make date stone milk (kidding by the way).

It is just a screened in area with a blending blade that blends and as it blends your milk is then distrubuted into the water to make the milk. You then just dump out any pulp.

This device is inspirational, it is living proof that society is migrating towards a healthier lifestyle. It appears that we, as raw foodist, are not so rare anymore. We are growing in number. One day, we will rule the world and SAD fooder will bow before us. Ok, then, that probably won't happen, but still. Things are looking good for us raw fooders.

[BDraw]

Oh this is so exciting to me!!!

Please, please, please let us know how it does on almond milk. I make this daily for my Downs Syndrome Blessing. Doctor is amazed that we haven't been to emergency room at 2 in the morning for one whole year with Croop ----- I took him off dairy!

Every time I start the process of squeezing the almonds I dream of a better way!

My 6 year old gets the milk, my 18 year old gets the pulp in his morning smoothie.

RAW is good!!!

Waiting anxiously for more "real life" information on the milk maker! Thanks!!!!

[Angelic Light]

Yes, I have one of these machines - I got it last week. It is brilliant. I made almond milk and it was so easy. All I done was soak my almonds, put water in the jug of the milk maker, placed the machine in the jug, fed the almonds through the top of the machine, set the button and within 1 minute, the almond milk was ready! It goes in 4 cycles for the one minute - it goes, then stops 4 times, so that the motor doesn't heat up and heat the milk I guess. The blades grind the milk, then it strains through into the jug. You just lift the machine out of the jug, and you have a jug of milk. All you have to do then is empty the pulp out of the machine, of which there is hardly any really, and clean the parts, which is easy. The only problem I had was trying to clean the chute at the top of the machine where you put the nuts or seeds in - I had to use water to rinse the stuck goo out, but I am not sure if I am meant to do that.

I would say this is a great machine and if anyone is interested, please get it - it saves all the hand squeezing of nut milk bags which are quite time consuming if you do it regularly.

I got my machine from the Fresh Network in the UK www.fresh-network.com It was around £60.
www.yaoh.co.uk are the makers of the machine.
www.rawliving.co.uk sell it too.

Catherine
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[Jacqueline]

It sounds really neat! We usually put dates in our almond milk. Would you be able to put the dates in along with the almonds?

[SamuelWilson]

Jacqueline, that is a good question. Maybe someone who already has one can answer that question.

[Randolyn]

Wow! How much milk does it make at a time? How does the milk taste? If there is less pulp is the milk richer? Do you use less almonds and yes can you add the dates in there too?

[maraw]

I just puchased one too! I am really looking forward to it getting here...

[Halo Aglow]

I want to order it! But I have to wait until I get money back from a QVC return. I am thinking about getting it from Shazzie's site though, she's selling them too.

When I first started raw, I was content with using nut milk bags, as I thought it was very meditative in a cute primitive way. But I gotta tell ya, it's starting to get on my nerves LOL.

Randolyn, it says it makes a liter.

[Sheryl]

Hi all - I had one a couple of years ago - different brand but same design. They work well. One thing that could save you some money - the heat is an optional turn on or off for any soy milk maker. This one would just be one made without the heating element. I'm sure you can pick up a soy milk maker cheap in the US and use it for nut milks... they had recipes for raw nut milks in my soy milk maker instruction book. You can pick one up for $80 on eBay!

Cheers,
Sheryl

[CAdreamer]

Based on what Sheryl said, I guess I'll have to get my soy milk maker out of storage. When we became raw, I put it away, but if it has a no heat setting that would be fabulous !!

[Angelic Light]

The person I bought it from (not the makers) said it would probably be ok to put dates through but I haven't tried it yet.

[SamuelWilson]

My Yaoh Raw Mylk Maker is still not here. I know I told everyone I would give a review of the device when I received it.

[GlimR]

The machine sounds great..expensive though. I find making the milk w/ the vitamix is no big deal, fast and easy. I love tools and the mango slicer was a godsend...duplicating tools just makes a simple life more complicated to me~ Sure it will work great though~

[SamuelWilson]

GlimR, I agree with you on this one. I am wondering if this device can make better mylk than my Vita-Mix.

I do like the idea of not having to strain through cheese cloth though. It was kind of expensive for a device that just does this one task.

I will give it a thorough review so others can use the information to assist them in making a decision on whether or not they want to buy one.

[GlimR]

I use paint strainer bags.... $1.00 a piece.....I have a 3 qt. pot that they fit over perfectly...I kind of like the process~ *s* Takes me all of 5 minutes to make the milk and wash out the pot, bag and vita-mix~

[Matilda]

I stumbled across the Juiceman complete health center blender and smoothie maker. It looks like maybe it can make nut milks . Not positive. It says it makes soy milk, and in the picture of all the parts it has a filter that sounds like what you all are talking about for the milk maker? Anyway....wondering if anyone has any thoughts on this product....

I will attempt now to post a sight for you to take a peek at the product of which I am speaking. ;)

http://www.healthgoods.com/Shopping/Appliances/Juiceman_JMS7_Blender_Smoothie_Maker.asp

[Halo Aglow]

I stumbled across the Juiceman complete health center blender and smoothie maker. It looks like maybe it can make nut milks . Not positive. It says it makes soy milk, and in the picture of all the parts it has a filter that sounds like what you all are talking about for the milk maker? Anyway....wondering if anyone has any thoughts on this product....

I will attempt now to post a sight for you to take a peek at the product of which I am speaking. ;)

http://www.healthgoods.com/Shopping/Appliances/Juiceman_JMS7_Blender_Smoothie_Maker.asp

This is what I actually recently returned to QVC. It's a powerful blender but I seriously believe that the shavings of the bearings (or whatever you call the metal to metal spinning parts) were getting into my food. I had to wipe clean the inner part to where the blender sets on everytime I used it. The metal shavings were just too much. Everytime I wiped it clean, my towels revealed it was so much black powder. And it made my food taste awfully metallic. I compared it a few times with my old backup blender, and it wasn't just my imagination. The food I was making with the Juiceman Blender was definitely having a metallic aftertaste.

The remnant filter was a nice addition though, just too bad the blender as a whole was poorly designed (or maybe it was just the one I happened to get). If you tend to like to get almost all the water from the blended nuts, the filter may not be enough for you. You just hold your hand over the top of the filter insert and pour the nutmilk out. That's the only thing I didn't like about it but since I use nut pulp in cracker recipes, the wetter leftover nut pulp actually helped when I needed more water in my cracker batters.

There were also a few times where I was getting the plastic filter shavings in my milk also (YUCK!). I don't know how that happened, I was putting it in right!... or at least I THOUGHT I was LOL. I don't know, I just had some strange experiences with that blender. Then the backlight for the LCD screen went out during the 2nd day. I am ALWAYS having appliances freak out on me so it may just be me and my crazy energy!

[Leslie_L]

I decided to try a soy milk maker, after reading thru this thread, so I ordered a SoyaPower here....
http://www.soymilkmaker.com

I choose this one instead of the hemp milk maker Samuel originally posted about basically to meet my need for instant gratification :). It was available here in the US with a money back guarantee and free shipping to boot, so I decided to it a try instead of the hemp milk maker. It apparently can be used without the heating element with nuts, seeds and/or grains.

It arrived today. I can't wait to give it a try.

Leslie

[SamuelWilson]

I use paint strainer bags.... $1.00 a piece.....I have a 3 qt. pot that they fit over perfectly...I kind of like the process~ *s* Takes me all of 5 minutes to make the milk and wash out the pot, bag and vita-mix~

GlimR, that is the same method I use. I stretch a paint strainer bag over a bowl that is just the right size. I then pour the blended nut mylk through the bag into the bowl. I then just undo the bag around the bowl and squeeze the mylk into the bowl leaving the pulp inside the paint strainer bag.

[rawpriestess]

it sounds great, just remember to toss the soak water, and add fresh water to make your nut milks, I'll stick with my Vita Mix and my nut milk bags, as I like the process of touching my food as much as possible, and my dog loves the almond pulp, although I do use it for my bath scrub and cookies, cheesecakes and all, but it's his little kitchen treater, so I usually give it to him, we make almond milk everyday, and it's a fun morning ritual for us.

good luck with your new gadget, looks really cool, but can you really get the pulp super dry? I mean when I squeez my nut milk the pulp is pretty darn dry, won't even hold together anymore, and I find my hands are much stronger than when I wasn't making nut milks every day.

[SamuelWilson]

rawpriestess, I understand the ritual part of straining the nut mylk through nut mylk bags. I just thought I should give this a try. I will know soon enough, I hope. I expect to receive this new appliance any day now.

I also have a FoodSaver Quick Marinator on its way, that should have been here by now.

[sweetgoddess]

pppssssttt....RP, stop making nutmilk so much and come visit us more often! We miss you around here lady of the lake! :p

[Guydiane]

I just ordered one at http://www.discountjuicers.com/milkmaker.html
they have them on special for $100.00 and they are in California

[SamuelWilson]

Guydiane, by any chance, do you know the manufacturer? It doesn't say on that website.

[radiant1]

I'm thinking about ordering the Soyquick or SoyaJoy, both can be used for raw nut milk. Has anyone used either?

[marigold]

i have found the milk maker does great with almonds...the milk is much creamier than when i did it through a sieve...it makes just over a litre of milk..cant recomend it enough and i think its pretty cheap if buying in uk £60

[SamuelWilson]

marigold, are you talking about the Yaoh model I purchased?

[radiant1]

Yes, the price is cheap if purchased in UK (Yaoh), shipping is really high to the US, not to mention the exchange rate. This is why I'm considering a soymilk maker from the manufacturer because shipping is included and returning is easier if I'm not satisfied. Both models that I'm considering claim you can do raw milk, so I'm hoping this will work as an alternative. If not, I will return it.

[maraw]

Mine just arrived today. I am going to make my first batch in just a bit. I'll let you know how it turns out.

[Leslie_L]

radiant1

The SoyaJoy and SoyaPower both can be used without the heating element on the manual setting. I just got mine. As soon as I have a break from work I plan to make some hazelnut milk and some oat milk.

Leslie

[weirdestpersonalive]

I've never made nut milk before, but this mashine sounds great! Can't wait to hear ur review Samuel.

[Angelic Light]

I just made almond milk again in the Yaoh hemp milk maker, and this time I tried dates with it - it worked great! I put the almonds through first, then done a second run with just the dates. There was no sign of any bits of dates or anything in the milk, and the pulp inside the machine where it grinds was very minimal. About a tablespoon of pulp, and that was from a cup of almonds and 6 medjoool dates. Normally when I make nut milk with a bag, there is a lot of pulp left over (around 8 tablespoons at least which I usually make muesli with). Because I ran the machine twice, there was no pulp in the milk either. The last time when I ran it just once, there was a trace of pulp at the bottom.

I love this machine. It is great for me, as I have eczema on my hands, so straining the milk through a bag was too sore and made my hands itch.

YAY!

Love Catherine
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[BDraw]

Wow! That sounds great! How did the milk taste? Was it grainey? Thick? Or nice and smooth?

I want one!!!! In fact I get to make almond milk -- the old fashion way -- today. It is all I feed my little Down's guy.

Thanks for answering! BD

[SamuelWilson]

I just received my Yaoh Raw Mylk Maker and it requires a 240V outlet (another words, it requires a heavy duty outlet like the one your washer/dryer uses). I have not had a chance to use it yet, just wanted to let you know that I received it.

[radiant1]

SamuelWilson,
Glad that you received your Yaoh Raw Mylk Maker and look forward to hearing your review.

[SamuelWilson]

Ok, this is my pre-review, because I am probably going to use this device in the future and make some adjustments to my procedure.

First of all, as I stated above, this device (the Yaoh model I have) requires a 240 outlet. You can not plug this device into a 120 outlet, it will void your warranty for starters. Secondly, the device has a safety feature that will not allow it to operate on 120. It will beep rapidly to alert you that the circuitry is not correct.

I did have to change the plug style, but I still plugged it into a 240 outlet. It was just a matter of taking the plug off the end and wiring on a new plug that matched my 240 wall socket.

Ok, let me start by saying, if you plan on making almond milk or similar milks with this device, they will not be creamy enough, unless you run more than one batch of soaked nuts. The reason I say this is because when making the usual nut milks with a Vita-Mix, I use 1 cup of soaked nuts for every 3-4 cups of water. Well, with the Yaoh model, you can only add 100g (equivalent to 1/2 cups of soaked nuts) to the machine at any one time. The minimum amount of water needed to operate the machine is 1 Liter (just a tad over 4 cups). Therefore, you will be making nut milks at a ratio of 1/2 cup soaked nuts to 4 cups of water, which will be way to watered down. You would need to run (3) 1/2 cup portions through the machine in order to get your milk creamy enough.

Now, it is probably fine for making hemp milk as hemp seed has a stouter flavor when used as a milk. This is probably why this device is sold as a "Hemp Milk Maker" and not as a "Nut Milk Maker".

I will revisit this machine at a later date, I just wanted to give you some feedback. Until I have more time to work with this machine, I would say stick with your Vita-Mix or blender.

I am not saying this is not a good device, I am just saying my initial response is not what I would like it to be.

I will say this though, if you are looking to make froth, then this will do it. This thing produces a lot of froth. The froth factor alone is enough to make me happy that I bought it.

[marigold]

ow samual i am sory you arent happy with your milk maker! i never drink my milk neat so i guess i dont notice how watery or not it is...i was talking abot the yaoh maker yeah....i had to smile very nicely of course as it makes a change for something good to be available in uk and not usa..its usually us in uk having to pay huge amounts for vita's and raw goodies! and change our plugs..

love marigold

[SamuelWilson]

marigold, I am not saying that I am not happy with my Yaoh Milk Maker. I am just saying that I may need to make some changes in my procedure.

[Angelic Light]

Samuel

I found that when I ran the half cup of almonds with the litre of water using this machine, the milk was really creamy, especially when I put dates through with it too (and very frothy, yes!). There was hardly any pulp left in the machine (around a tablespoon) so I think the machine really got out all it could and therefore the milk was still creamy. I have a glass in the fridge and it is looking really creamy and thick, almost like a milkshake.

What I am trying to say is maybe we don't really need to use more almonds (a full cup to the litre) to get a creamier milk, as the machine is so efficient at getting everything out that it is enough.

But everyone has their own tastes and might adjust things accordingly....... some might like to use the full cup.

I would advise running the milk through the machine twice instead of once, to use more of the pulp, take the graininess out of the milk, and to make it even more creamy/frothy.

Love Catherine
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[SamuelWilson]

Angelic Light (Catherine), I have read your reply. I appreciate your feedback.

[radiant1]

SamuelWilson,
Thanks for such a quick pre-view. You just received it and your description of how it works really helps. I can't wait to hear more about your experience with it. Enjoy.

Leslie_L,
I ordered the SoyaPower last night. When it arrives, I will share my experience with it.

Thanks for everyones input on this topic.

[maraw]

Yeah, I forgot about the conversion too. Great disappointment. I was all ready to make my first batch and then grabbed the plug. Well, I don't know if I am willing to go to such great links for the machine. So, here it sits, waiting for me to make a decision - so I send it back or not. I wonder if Radio Shack would carry a plug that I could use as a converter? Does anyone know that much about conversions?

Thanks.
Anna

[Angelic Light]

Thanks Samuel. ((((Big Hugs))))))

[JinxieKat]

You should be able to go to any store that sells alot of luggage or travel items to get a conversion kit. I know in Louisville we have a store called Taylor Trunk that specalizes in travel items. Perhaps you could call around to see if they would have one for you?

Jinx

[levamssg]

I must be too "enthusiastic" when I strain my mylk through the paint strainer bags ... they spring leaks after only a few uses.

Although I like using my vitamix to blend the milk, I'd like a better way to strain it!

[SamuelWilson]

levamssg, yeah, I experience the same problem. I just keep using the paint bags until they spring a leak. Then I just get another and keep using it until it leaks. I buy them a dozen at a time so I always have plenty of stock.

[BDraw]

My paint bag idea -- I use the 5 gallon bags and cut them apart from the seams, as that is where the leaks seem to come first. Then I use a rubber band to keep them on the bowl that I am straining in.

A bag last me much, much longer.

[Leslie_L]

I used my SoyaPower tonight to make Hazelnut milk. It was not to bad for my first attempt. It was quick and easy thats for sure.

I used the 100 gms soaked it called for and filled the pitcher to the mark per the directiond. It came a bit watery for my liking. I think next time I would use 1/2 the amount of water. I added some agave and vanilla and it is pretty good. I am planing on having some tomorrow morning with the grawnola I made today.

Leslie

[SamuelWilson]

Leslie_L, my Yaoh will not allow me to add any less than 1 Liter (a tad over 4 cups). It also comes out very watered down for my liking as well. It is 100g (around 1/2 cup american) to 1 Liter of water (a tad over 4 cups american).

[SamuelWilson]

Important note that I thought I would like to mention, even if you change the plug end on the Yaoh Milk Maker, you will still need to plug it into an outlet with the specified voltage only. This means you will still need a 240 outlet, not a 120. Plugging it into 120 outlet will void your warranty. In addition, the Yaoh Milk Maker motor has a safety feature that will not allow it to operate on a 120.

[sweepea32]

I see that there is some disagreement about the taste/consistency of the milks.
Has anyone used their soymilk makers?-I know someone was going to take theirs out of the attic and try it.
I would be interested because they seem to be easy to find and order.
I just need to get one where the heat element is able to be turned off.

thanks for any reviews of these products,

Mary

[SamuelWilson]

Mary, here is the issue. Based on the nut to water ratio, the nut milk makers seem to make nut milk that is less creamy. However, it appears to be a matter of opinion.

I realize I said that I was going to test the Yaoh machine further, and I will in due time. I think that if you have a Vita-Mix or other high powered blender, I would not worry with getting one of these. This is just my humble opinion. I just got finished making some nut milk and I used my Vita-Mix. Sure, I have to strain it through nut milk bags, but I don't mind. It doesn't take long.

I want to add that I have not given up on this Yaoh machine. I mean, if I can get it to make creamier milk, then it will be a great appliance for me. My initial batch was just less creamier than when I made it in my Vita-Mix. That is all that I am saying, I am not saying it will not work for someone else.

[Leslie_L]

Hi Mary,

I used a soy milk maker....the SoyaPower. It can definitely be used with the heating element turned off. I used it with the recommended amout of water and nuts and my milk came very thin. I have no idea if it can be used with more nuts or less water. I need to contact the company to find that out. If it can't I am considering sending it back.

HTH,

Leslie

[Angelic Light]

If you use the Yaoh and find that the milk is too thin, just add another cup of nuts/seeds through the machine to the milk you have already made and it will be creamer. Ie make 2 runs, using 2 portions of nuts/seeds, but keep the same water/milk in the jug.

[SamuelWilson]

If you use the Yaoh and find that the milk is too thin, just add another cup of nuts/seeds through the machine to the milk you have already made and it will be creamer. Ie make 2 runs, using 2 portions of nuts/seeds, but keep the same water/milk in the jug.

I totally agree with you, my thoughts exactly.

[Leslie_L]

I just spoke with Salinx the manufacturer of the SoyaJoy and SoyaPower.

You have to fill the pitcher to the water level mark or the machine will not run, but you can add more nuts to the strainer basket. My 1/2 cup nuts filled the basket about 1/3 full.

I was thinking that if doubling or more the nuts was not sufficient, emptying the pulp from the first batch of nuts and adding a second might just do the trick but this would add some mess and additional time to the process and perhaps not have any advantage over blending and straining nut milk the way good old traditional way.

HTH,

Leslie

[SamuelWilson]

I was thinking that if doubling or more the nuts was not sufficient, emptying the pulp from the first batch of nuts and adding a second might just do the trick but this would add some mess and additional time to the process and perhaps not have any advantage over blending and straining nut milk the way good old traditional way.
Leslie

Leslie, those are my thoughts as well. I mean the main reason I bought the milk maker was for convenience. If I have to start doing additionaly things to get the nut milk to come out right, then I am wondering why not use my Vita-Mix.

However, I have not fully tested this Yaoh machine yet. Also, I am glad I bought it because it makes a great froth maker.

[Leslie_L]

The basket of this SoyaPower easily fits 1 & 1/2 cups of unsoaked Hazelnuts. It could fit more but thats all I have here now so I will give it another go tonight. We will see how it turns out with the amount of nuts trippled.

I will let you know how it goes.

I have 30 days to return this thing if I am not satisfied so I need to get it figured out.

Leslie

[theresaann]

glimr~
how do you do that, and what kind of paint strainer bags do you use, like, what would I ask for at a paint supply place? I like your idea a lot better than spending $145, or whatever it is. Please let me know! thanks mucho!

[Leslie_L]

Well I made a second batch of milk tonight. I used more nuts, but it sounded like the machine was straining a bit. The milk came thicker but still not the consistancy I was hoping for. This time it was a bit grainy, not smooth and creamy at all.

It also really makes to much for my needs.

I am seriously thinking of taking advantage of my 30 day money back guarantee.

Leslie

[SamuelWilson]

Leslie_L, that was the same thing that happened to me. I wanted to work with it a little more before I posted any future results.

When I added more nuts/seeds to the basket, it just ended up with more silt. I think I have decided to just use my Vita-Mix instead. I will keep the Yaoh Milk Maker for making froth though, it does a very good job of making froth.

[BDraw]

I was so hoping for the perfect machine -- thanks for trying it out for the rest of us!

And Teresaann, the pain strrainer bags -- any paint department store will have them. They come in gallon and 5 gallon size (i think). I personally prefer the 5 gallon size. I cut them at the seam, cutting off the seam allowance and then use a rubber band to keep them on the container I am straining in. It last a pretty long time like that. As I mentioned before, the seam is where my first holes always managed to be. I'd like to write the company that makes them and see if I can order the material, as I cut away the elastic and the seam.

[English Tracy]

I read about someone recently who strained nut milk through the foot of a clean pair of tights - I think you call them panty hose in the US.

Full marks for creativity. I think the paint bags sound good but I haven't got around to going to a hardware store here in England to see if they are available. (Why do you need to strain paint??)

Tracy

[theresaann]

I've just been using a fine mesh screen strainer and sort of pushing the pulp to squeeze out the liquid. i found the sprouting bags to be too messy and incomplete. It works for me. But I love the idea of popping them into a machine and *presto*, it's ready. Maybe I'll budget for this contraption...

[BDraw]

English tracy -- I am assuming that if you open and close the paint bucket several times, or leave it open for too long, it will get dry in places and then the clumps of dried or kinda dried stuff will need to be strained out.

Make sense?

[berrymarymac]

This is an old thread, I know...but what were the final results of the raw milk makers? I've been buying almond milk (yeah, I know...bad for me. But straining and blending, etc is not my forte when it comes to milk. I just put it in smoothies...don't like the taste that much) I need to look for one for college...any suggestions? And something in the US, not going to buy from outside since shipping is expensive and it will take a while.

[Lay-Lay]

they are $25.00 to $125.00 on ebay, just type in the search milk makers.

[exurb]

mrandal, go to maraw's site www.therawtable.com, I think she is selling them, she's in Texas.

She is lovely, her site is lovely, her food is lovely, her pictures are masterpieces, make sure you also check out her recipes, she has a wonderful section of recipes there with amazing photos, freely available over the net.

So I say we all support her business!

[Tirza]

I just received my Yaoh Raw Mylk Maker and it requires a 240V outlet (another words, it requires a heavy duty outlet like the one your washer/dryer uses). I have not had a chance to use it yet, just wanted to let you know that I received it.

You will need a power inverter. Ask at electronics shops. When we travel to a country that uses 220, we take a converter which can also go the other way to use 220 appliances on 110 power. That is, unless you have a spare 220 appliance outlet available. Maybe you can plug it in to your stove outlet if you have gotten rid of your stove.

[Tirza]

Well, folks, after reading this thread, I pulled out my Sunpentown Soy Milk Maker and put some soaked almonds in. I noticed that there is only one button, "Start". So that rules out raw right away. Nevertheless, I let the batch go through just to check taste and texture. I remembered correctly - the milks turn out kind of watery, yes and after it has sat in the fridge for awhile, there is sludge.

So, here is what I do:
1/ I blend the nuts and water and flavorings, then I pour the mix through a coffee filter (I have unbleached paper ones, a nylon solid one and a gold one). I have used the whole filter basket and the coffee carafe itself since it already fits so well. You get milk right away, and you can let it drip pretty dry after, then press it down for a final squeeze. That is pretty easy and cheap. Way cheaper than getting another machine.

2/ I have an old Acme centrifugal juicer which was also residing in the back of my corner cupboard. It takes cellulose strips for filters (cost $10 for 250-they last forever. I have even rinsed, dried and re-used them). Back when I used to make almond/cashew milk, soy milk and tofu all the time, I used to use this method extensively. After liquifying the nuts and flavorings in the blender, I poured the slushy mix slowly through the running juicer (with the filter in place). Out came the most grit-free milk ever! Strip out the filter, rinse the juicer parts and you're done. Very creamy milk since the pulp is squeezed VERY DRY. The pulp is then ready for making almond flour or whatever. So if anyone has one of those juicers, you're really set up to make milk. This way has never been beat for final product quality, in my (very experienced) opinion. It is pretty easy too, and if you don't have one of those juicers, you can get them for a song, which is much less than a designated milk maker that yields questionable results.

My advice: Don't get a nut/soymilk machine. Use one of the above methods.

[Tirza]

I can't believe it. I posted a note before saying that I had pulled out my soymilk maker and since it didn't have the option to do it without heat, I just let it go ahead and make it anyway.

WELLLLL! I just went to clean it out after it was cool and guess what....

There are a LOT of un-ground almonds left in with the pulp! Wow! I thought it worked well with the soybeans back when I used it for that. At least I will be able to use the pulp and half almonds and chunks in something else, but that's gotta be annoying. No wonder the milk is a little watery. I used 1 cups SOAKED almonds too.

So I still stand by my previous advice.