Kefir
If you are interested in making your own kefir, I have grains available. Please contact me for purchasing information.
For information on how to prepare your own kefir, I have created these videos.
If you are interested in making your own kefir, I have grains available. Please contact me for purchasing information.
For information on how to prepare your own kefir, I have created these videos.
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Christi~berrymomma | March 18, 2009 at 9:45 pm
Great tutorial!
I can’t believe how intimidated I was to begin using kefir. Thanks so much. I love the starter I got from you too.
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Laura | March 18, 2009 at 10:46 pm
THANK YOU KRISTY FOR ALL YOUR HARD WORK!! THAT LOOKS SO EASY!
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ktbunch | March 23, 2009 at 9:36 pm
OH goodness!!! I think I’ve been doing it all *wrong*. lol
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Dena | April 7, 2009 at 5:37 pm
so you only let it sit for one day? what if it’s really cold in the house? does that matter?
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wilsonclan | April 7, 2009 at 6:46 pm
Dena,
That is a good question! The temperature in your home CAN make a difference. Kefir prefers warmer temps, which is why I put my jar in the cabinet above my stove. Find the warmest place you can. Some people even wrap their jars in a heating pad to warm them more quickly. Just be careful not to cook the grains – that will kill them.
Also, some people let it ferment for up to 36 hours. You’ll have to find the amount of fermentation that you prefer. As it sits longer, it will get more liquidy and wheyish. We prefer ours thick and not so liquidy, which is why I let it sit for only 1 day.
Please let me know if you have any more questions.
~Kristy~
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Kirstin | June 24, 2009 at 8:37 am
FANTASTIC video!
Thank you for making this Kristy! How much of your Kefir do you use everyday ?
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wilsonclan | June 24, 2009 at 6:15 pm
It depends. Some days, I use more than other days. On a typical day, we use 2 cups for soaking oats and about 1-2 cups per person as a drink. When we drink it, we add brewers yeast and kelp, stir and drink.
On some days though, I use a lot more – for soaking beans, rice, flour for baked goods, etc.
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Kirstin | June 24, 2009 at 6:59 pm
Okay! Then I should have also asked…How many jars of kefir do you soak per night? Thanks for these superb visuals. I am now brave enough to begin!
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wilsonclan | June 25, 2009 at 5:56 am
I have a large batch of grains that allow me kefir a gallon at a time. I culture a gallon of milk every other day.
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Amanda | June 25, 2009 at 4:54 am
That looks wonderful! How do I order kefir from you?
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wilsonclan | June 25, 2009 at 5:55 am
If you are interested in starting your own kefir from kefir grains, I do have kefir grains available. You may request some grains from me by clicking on the “Donate” button on my sidebar. In the notes section on the donation form, please provide your mailing address and specify that you would like kefir grains. The charge is $5 per starter kit. The grains will come in starter milk that will have fermented in transit. All you will need is a container and some milk waiting for your grains.
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Amanda | June 25, 2009 at 5:23 pm
Thank you! That is a great deal! I just made a “donation”. I can’t wait to get started!
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Amanda | June 30, 2009 at 7:01 am
Hello! Is this the best way to contact you? I can’t find a contact link. =)