A Word From Vickilynn About Her Product Reviews

Shalom Y’all, I wanted to take this opportunity to share some thoughts on my reviews so you can get the most out them to help you in your decisions. No one should tell you whether you should buy a product. Families may have different needs, desires, tastes, planned uses, budgets, children, situations, etc. I am [...]

Automatic Soy Milk Makers I – Overview

Overview and Personal Journey SoyQuick, SoyaJoy, SoyaPower and SoyToy Our family discovered the need for non-dairy alternatives to milk when our eldest son was diagnosed with a milk allergy as a baby almost 20 years ago. We scrambled to find substitutes for milk, butter, cheeses, etc. The choices back then were very limited, very expensive [...]

Automatic Soy Milk Makers II – Model Instructions

Instructions for using the SoyQuick, SoyaJoy and SoyaPower: The manufacturer of these three machines recommends using soaked soybeans to make soymilk . While some may see this as a drawback, I found the soaking of beans to be a simple addition to my night-time routine. It takes less than five minutes to do and only [...]

Automatic Soy Milk Makers III – SoyaJoy SJ-5

When last reviewed, the SoyaJoy was not U.L. listed. Since that time, the SoyaJoy SJ-5 has received U.L. certification and includes the updated safety features required by Underwriter’s Laboratories, including the safety shut-off switch. I now recommend the SoyaJoy SJ-5 as an excellent, well-made machine that consistently delivers high-quality non-dairy beverages from home. SoyaJoy Automatic [...]

Automatic Soy Milk Makers IV – SoyaPower

There is a new kid on the block — the automatic soymilk maker block that is — and the new kid has all the moves. The newest offering for making good-tasting soymilk at home easily, quickly and inexpensively is the SoyaPower, distributed by Sanlinx. When the people at Sanlinx let me know this machine was [...]

Automatic Soy Milk Makers V – SoyQuick

SoyQuick Automatic Soy Milk Maker 800 watts Weight: 4 pounds 14 ounces Height: 14 inches, including top handle Canister (inner and outer): Stainless steel. Plastic handle on the outside Filter basket: Stainless steel mesh Machine head outer: Plastic with electronic controls and feeding window and top handle Machine head components in contact with the liquid: [...]

Automatic Soy Milk Makers VI – SoyToy

The SoyToy is no longer available for new purchase, but there may still be some floating around. If you run across one at a thrift store, I hope this review is helpful to you. SoyToy Soy Milk Maker 900 watts Weight: approximately 5 pounds 10 ounces Height: 13 1/2 inches including top handle Canister (inner): [...]

Automatic Soy Milk Makers VII – Final Comparisons

I have had the privilege and fun of testing and reviewing several popular brands of soymilk makers: SoyQuick, SoyaJoy, SoyaPower and SoyToy. For more detailed information on each model review, please see the individual Product Reviews. Updated: Both the SoyaPower and the SoyQuick have NEW models that use filterless technology!! Please see these reviews as [...]

Automatic Soy Milk Maker: Q’Tessence QT400

200 watt motor, 750 watt heater Weight: 4 pounds 14 ounces Height: 14 inches, including top handle Canister (inner and outer): Stainless steel with side handle Filter basket: Stainless steel Machine head outer: Plastic with electronic controls, feeding window and top handle Machine head components in contact with the liquid: Stainless steel Yield: 6 cups [...]

AquaRain Gravity Water Filter

Consumer product testing was done on the AquaRain Model 400 Approximate Height: (assembled) 22 inches Approximate Shipping Weight: 8-9 pounds, including filter elements (Weight is increased depending on amount of water in filter) Material: Stainless steel housing Diameter: 10 inches Models: 200 – uses 2 elements, holds 1 1/2 gallons 400 – uses 4 elements, [...]