When my partner gave me a Donvier Yogurt Maker last year, neither of us realized that I was going to become a slave to my yogurt machine.

A batch of yogurt takes about 8 hours from start to finish - an hour to prepare the blend (scald, cool, and add starter) followed by seven hours in the yogurt maker. And because it has become my breakfast of choice, every Sunday morning is devoted to preparing the blend while reading the Sunday paper.

When I get a late start, it often means that we’re not getting out of the house until 11. And I wouldn’t have it any other way.