tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1702826363103937074.post9168479901418436297..comments2024-03-14T17:38:25.123+00:00Comments on Cloth and Clay: Making yoghurtCloth and Clayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00702886090453836915noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1702826363103937074.post-31531891542668874202024-01-01T16:04:28.241+00:002024-01-01T16:04:28.241+00:00Just got the old Deva pot, thermometer and ceramic...Just got the old Deva pot, thermometer and ceramic disc out. My mother-in-law gifted it to me in the 1980s and I used it for years and it's about to be used again. Always used the last bit of yoghourt as the next starter and it used to work! I always used to cuddle it up in a large towel overnight, ready for the morning. Also going to get back into making sourdough buns. Thanks, everyone, for the walk down Memory Lane.Sylvia, West Yorkshirenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1702826363103937074.post-31989629482683973292020-08-06T07:56:17.157+01:002020-08-06T07:56:17.157+01:00Hi I make yoghurt all the time and love your retro...Hi I make yoghurt all the time and love your retro yoghurt pot! Where did you get it please? Thank you. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16811479081544183436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1702826363103937074.post-47774552530024859152018-05-24T11:19:09.515+01:002018-05-24T11:19:09.515+01:00sorry that was copied from an old posting so don&#...sorry that was copied from an old posting so don't know if still in businessgibbohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11472326120525637881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1702826363103937074.post-36629990508883285572018-05-24T11:16:44.044+01:002018-05-24T11:16:44.044+01:00The Deva Bridge Yoghurt Maker kit is available by ...The Deva Bridge Yoghurt Maker kit is available by sending $24.95, postpaid, to Chantry, 59 Baymont St., P.O. Box 3344, Clearwater, Fla . 33515. The Deva Bridge Soft Cheese Maker may be ordered for $11.95, postpaid. The yogurt maker and cheese maker m a y be purchased together for $28.95, postpaid. For more information, call (813) 446-1960.gibbohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11472326120525637881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1702826363103937074.post-50977877016603253342018-05-22T09:03:04.815+01:002018-05-22T09:03:04.815+01:00Wow! Just recommended this post to someone and th...Wow! Just recommended this post to someone and thought I'd take a look at 26 comments! So glad to have rekindled the interest in yoghurt making for at least a few interested people.Cloth and Claynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1702826363103937074.post-20673017686830080032017-12-10T13:02:21.708+00:002017-12-10T13:02:21.708+00:00This comment has been removed by the author.Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05848992568098316459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1702826363103937074.post-32757153589280599562016-09-14T11:02:45.956+01:002016-09-14T11:02:45.956+01:00I' m using lactose free milk, it 's also w...I' m using lactose free milk, it 's also working. But I use always more than a teaspoon : an eatspoon full, it's half of a little yoghurt tin. Only when its a heatwave it s not good. So I think you do the temperature wrong?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17229997139342572627noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1702826363103937074.post-3472688973458128452016-09-14T10:56:40.628+01:002016-09-14T10:56:40.628+01:00It is a tool you put in the boiling milk, to preve...It is a tool you put in the boiling milk, to prevent cooking over.<br />By the way, it is not necessary to boil and cool down the milk when you use UHT bricks. Just need the right temperature : 2min 30sec in microwave and stir with the starter yoghurt.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17229997139342572627noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1702826363103937074.post-2255016235272330572016-05-15T19:27:03.402+01:002016-05-15T19:27:03.402+01:00I still have my Deva Bridge Yoghurt maker and the ...I still have my Deva Bridge Yoghurt maker and the additional cheese maker, it is one of the best things my mother in law ever gave me, the other was her Yorkshire (from Yorkshire!), Yorkshire Pudding recipe which has never failed! I also have the original box for the two Deva Bridge items and all the instructions. I have been trying to search for/buy one for my nephew and his new wife, that is the only reason I found this blogspot! The company no longer exists sadly, but actually it is a glorified flask, and the open topped soup flasks will do the same yoghurt making job. The filter mesh for making the cheese fitted exactly on top of the yoghurt maker and made straining easy and not at all messy, very easy to clean! How can I help? Send you photos of the instructions ? I don't know how to make 'secure' comments on blogs as I never have time to look at them or keep up with them!? Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1702826363103937074.post-60200873060349519852016-02-09T20:04:02.953+00:002016-02-09T20:04:02.953+00:00I came across this site while searching for info a...I came across this site while searching for info about the Deva Bridge Yogurt (US spelling :) ) maker. I too have one from many years ago and have decided to dust it off and start using it again. I have both the yogurt maker and the soft cheese maker - both with all their parts and instruction manuals!<br />To answer the question above regarding making soft cheese, here are the steps given in the manual (the same manual has instructions for both devices)<br />EASY TO MAKE:<br />1. SET-UP: Simply place the DEVA BRIDGE SOFT CHEESE MAKER onto a plate. Spoon unstirred yogurt into the strainer. Stand the strainer on the rim of the DEVA BRIDGE Yogurt Maker container. The legs are designed to fit securely into the indentation in the rim.<br />2. POUR: Any drips of yogurt from the plate back into the strainer then place the lid on the strainer.<br />3. STAND: Set aside for 4 to 8 hours or longer -- 4 hours for a very soft, creamy cheese; 8 hours for a slightly firmer, but still creamy variety. Most of the whey will drain off in the first 8 hours, though you can control the solidity of the cheese by the length of time you leave it to drip. If desired, leave up to 24 hours at room temperature.<br />4. REFRIGERATE: If you do not plan to use the cheese immediately, place it in a covered container in the refrigerator. It will keep well for a week or more.<br />5. CLEAN-UP: The soft cheese will come away from the strainer very easily. After emptying, rinse thoroughly with warm water and leave to air dry before storing (we do NOT recommend washing in a dishwasher).<br /><br />Hope this helps!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1702826363103937074.post-28182153747238388022015-10-06T20:21:48.678+01:002015-10-06T20:21:48.678+01:00Here is what my Deva Bridge instruction booklet sa...Here is what my Deva Bridge instruction booklet says about the ceramic disk: <br /><br />AGI-DISK - The white ceramic disk, used while heating milk, is especially designed to rock or rattle as the milk begins to boil. (Hard rock or rattle indicates boiling. Soft or very gentle rocking or rattle indicates simmering.) Agitates the milk as if you were stirring and prevents milk from boiling over. This handy disk can be used with any liquid to prevent its boiling over -- place it in the pot and put your mind at ease.JamieLizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05767070932681671137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1702826363103937074.post-68105715744339399682015-08-18T15:49:52.202+01:002015-08-18T15:49:52.202+01:002015 now, just read about your soft cheese maker! ...2015 now, just read about your soft cheese maker! How did you do? I have just found my yogurt/cheese maker with no instructions, not surprising after 30 years, but grateful for this site. However, can't remember what to do to make soft cheese. Help...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1702826363103937074.post-43322026406802261072014-05-02T13:44:28.757+01:002014-05-02T13:44:28.757+01:00Does anyone know where I can get another inner whi...Does anyone know where I can get another inner white cap for my Deva Bridge it has gone missing?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1702826363103937074.post-80570560091732113482014-05-02T13:41:48.224+01:002014-05-02T13:41:48.224+01:00The ceramic disc is to put in the milk pan while y...The ceramic disc is to put in the milk pan while you heat the milk. When it begins to rattle remove pan from heat. <br /> Set kitchen timer for 30 mins (you can use thermometer but I broke 2 and this time works just as well). Then when timer rings in the larger plastic container put your 2 teaspoon of starter yoghurt (must be a 'live' one available in any supermarket) and slowly add your heated milk stirring as you go. Put on white inner lid then outer one and leave on kitchen work top (I make mine day before needed). Once it has set it can live in the 'fridge. <br />To make your next batch you can use 2 teaspoons from this batch and so on. You will need a fresh supermarket starter after a while when the set is not so good.<br />ChristineAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1702826363103937074.post-47955330758475875362014-04-18T17:22:02.265+01:002014-04-18T17:22:02.265+01:00Good day.... I found a Deva in a box of kitchen go...Good day.... I found a Deva in a box of kitchen goodies that was given to me.... I am so exited to try this out. Just dont know what is supposed to be in the complete set. This is the plastic container, a clip on lid and a screw on lid, Then there is a ceramic type lid with a D on it? something missing? I figured there is a thermometer misssing but I will do the Little Finger test as described by a reader here....Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06545137322035474132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1702826363103937074.post-57756945314714729852014-02-25T17:34:07.495+00:002014-02-25T17:34:07.495+00:00We bought a Deva Bridge yoghurt pot 30+ years ago ...We bought a Deva Bridge yoghurt pot 30+ years ago in Liverpool. We moved to Canada in 1988. Happily the pot made the journey with us, but packed away in the basement several years after that. Rediscovered, dust covered, in our basement about 10 or 11 years ago, and making yoghurt almost daily since then. Great product, simple to use. Pity nothing like this is available any more.<br />Redscouserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17545672906857271967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1702826363103937074.post-58110993185021237432013-12-27T14:34:05.950+00:002013-12-27T14:34:05.950+00:00These Devabridge yoghurt makers are still turning ...These Devabridge yoghurt makers are still turning up at the back of kitchen cupboards. Rediscovered mine the other day and just refining my technique. Really is the best yoghurt!igloohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00155891880671279914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1702826363103937074.post-56629235851114358832013-10-04T12:12:48.119+01:002013-10-04T12:12:48.119+01:00Saved the day! Thanks for this information. I have...Saved the day! Thanks for this information. I have dug mine out and have everything but the thermometer which I broke a life time ago. My instructions are so old they didn't specify the temperature requirements but you have rectified the situation. Great.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1702826363103937074.post-16045417464206479672013-06-20T14:05:05.962+01:002013-06-20T14:05:05.962+01:00Just found mine in the back of my cupboard and had...Just found mine in the back of my cupboard and had placed it into a charity shop bag this morning. But I shall be keeping it and using it. It's still all in it's original box too. Thank you for this blog.Pola Treasureshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07013551597320313361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1702826363103937074.post-49310999099392281562013-04-11T11:40:29.155+01:002013-04-11T11:40:29.155+01:00Great stuff! I've just resurrected my Deva Bri...Great stuff! I've just resurrected my Deva Bridge Yoghourt Maker and used it fpr the first time since the 80s. It was just as good as ever. Why don't they make these brilliant things any more?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1702826363103937074.post-76974061146745806582012-03-22T18:25:39.352+00:002012-03-22T18:25:39.352+00:00I have a surprise for you all! I have found the yo...I have a surprise for you all! I have found the yoghurt maker from Deva Bridge AND the Deva Bridge SOFT CHEESE MAKER!<br /><br />I am about to experiment with them both! I will let you know how I get on!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1702826363103937074.post-74393320797869021652012-03-04T07:06:47.060+00:002012-03-04T07:06:47.060+00:00It is so good to read that the dear old Deva Bridg...It is so good to read that the dear old Deva Bridge Yoghurt makers are still out there! My Mum bought one for me back in the early 80's after having great success with hers. I have always used Greek yoghurt as a starter and never had any problems. Mum's tip which I always follow is to fold a teatowel and place that on top of the outer lid to keep it extra warm while you are waiting for the yoghurt to develop. I leave mine for about ten hours before opening it and enjoying the contents.Mary, Peterboroughnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1702826363103937074.post-87682391471035146662012-02-21T23:15:43.960+00:002012-02-21T23:15:43.960+00:00Oh, what fun to read that I'm not the only one...Oh, what fun to read that I'm not the only one whose Deva has been sitting in the back of a kitchen cabinet for decades! Bought it in the UK in the early 80s, moved it with us to the USA where I made yoghurt for several years. Just the other day we were talking about that great little yoghurt maker and I digged it up, still in excellent shape, together with the milk saver and the thermometer. Thanks to the instructions on this website I'm now halfway the yoghurt making process :-) I found a similar yoghurt making kit on a cheesemaking website from Vermont. Keeping my fingers crossed the yoghurt will taste like it used to....Annnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1702826363103937074.post-33322031196937236492012-01-22T18:13:16.707+00:002012-01-22T18:13:16.707+00:00I bought my Deva in London in the 70's and rec...I bought my Deva in London in the 70's and recently resurrected it after moving from a big house. I too had lost the instructions so you are a life/yogurt saver! English milk is usually full cream and that probably has a significant effect on the final consistency. I can't remember what I might have done once I was in the US to deal with this. I have also been told that Stoneyfield brand makes the best 'starter". Just going out to buy some & get started!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1702826363103937074.post-45746973065365036282011-05-29T16:52:51.139+01:002011-05-29T16:52:51.139+01:00I bought a Devabridge yoghurt pot 30 years ago and...I bought a Devabridge yoghurt pot 30 years ago and have made my own yoghurt ever since. I ran a B&B for 10 years and taught many guests how simple it was to make. For the correspondant who worried about the correct temperature - I only use my little finger as a temperature test. I place the boiled milk in its pan in a sink of cold water to cool rapidly. Stir a few times and after a two to three minutes hold your little finger in the milk for a few seconds and it should feel just warm. <br />My experience is that you do not need a milk saver either as once the milk has been brought to the boil, turn down the heat until the milk is just bubbling and leave for 6 minutes.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com