This is the best yogurt maker on the market! The jars are wide mouth, so you can easily get spoons in. Therefore, you are able to top/swirl fruit into the yogurt. There are enough jars for the whole family, so you can easily make different recipes for each family member. Personally, I hold the warm milk for 10 minutes at 180 degrees. However, if you want thicker yogurt, I recommend that you warm milk for 15 minutes. I love the Greek type yogurt! Therefore, my recipe includes a it of unflavored gelatin. I use 1 packet and half a gallon of fat free milk. I heat one cup of the warm milk in the microwave and use an immersion blender. After, I return it to the pot. Experimenting is part of the fun! Therefore, I recommend trying out multiple recipes with your family.