Comments on: How to Culture Kefir http://editor.nourishedmagazine.com.au/articles/how-to-culture-kefir When we got married the registry wouldn't let me put Super Hero as my occupation, they put Home Duties on our marriage certificate instead. But I AM a Super Hero and my Super Hero name is...... The Nourisher. Thu, 20 Nov 2008 09:48:18 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 By: ingrid http://editor.nourishedmagazine.com.au/articles/how-to-culture-kefir#comment-16057 ingrid Tue, 28 Oct 2008 01:52:59 +0000 http://editor.nourishedmagazine.com.au/2004/03/10/how-to-culture-kefir/#comment-16057 hi... i read you can put the kefir grains in any liquid to ferment... To keep your kefir growing though, it does need dairy milk....I presume you could put half the grains in apple juice, and half in milk... When apple is done, put grains back in milk to feed them...Shake them well in the milk.. Use half the grains next time you use another liquid... Make sure you freshen milk....fortnightly??? regards ingrid hi…
i read you can put the kefir grains in any liquid to ferment…
To keep your kefir growing though, it does need dairy milk….I presume you could put half the grains in apple juice, and half in milk…
When apple is done, put grains back in milk to feed them…Shake them well in the milk..
Use half the grains next time you use another liquid…
Make sure you freshen milk….fortnightly???
regards ingrid

]]> By: watzzy http://editor.nourishedmagazine.com.au/articles/how-to-culture-kefir#comment-16007 watzzy Mon, 13 Oct 2008 12:07:08 +0000 http://editor.nourishedmagazine.com.au/2004/03/10/how-to-culture-kefir/#comment-16007 How to clean kefir? Or does it need one? How to clean kefir? Or does it need one?

]]> By: AmandaL http://editor.nourishedmagazine.com.au/articles/how-to-culture-kefir#comment-15785 AmandaL Mon, 01 Sep 2008 04:05:06 +0000 http://editor.nourishedmagazine.com.au/2004/03/10/how-to-culture-kefir/#comment-15785 What do you mean exactly by "slimey". If you check out Dom's Kefir site (http://users.chariot.net.au/~dna/kefirpage.html#obtaining-kefir-grains) and scroll down to the "Kefiran in detail" section they have some really good information. If you look at the little video he has running, it shows that kefir is kind of slimy but you may mean something else. What do you mean exactly by “slimey”. If you check out Dom’s Kefir site (http://users.chariot.net.au/~dna/kefirpage.html#obtaining-kefir-grains) and scroll down to the “Kefiran in detail” section they have some really good information. If you look at the little video he has running, it shows that kefir is kind of slimy but you may mean something else.

]]> By: CHRISTINA ROUSSETIS http://editor.nourishedmagazine.com.au/articles/how-to-culture-kefir#comment-15783 CHRISTINA ROUSSETIS Sun, 31 Aug 2008 19:30:59 +0000 http://editor.nourishedmagazine.com.au/2004/03/10/how-to-culture-kefir/#comment-15783 Hi There I brought my kefir from Greece- given to me by a family member. I have found recently though it has gone slimey and the fermented milk is also going slimey. Is this OK, or is there something wrong with it. Is there any way of "cleaning" it?? Hi There

I brought my kefir from Greece- given to me by a family member. I have found recently though it has gone slimey and the fermented milk is also going slimey. Is this OK, or is there something wrong with it. Is there any way of “cleaning” it??

]]> By: Tigers Milk at Good Health Naturally http://editor.nourishedmagazine.com.au/articles/how-to-culture-kefir#comment-15485 Tigers Milk at Good Health Naturally Fri, 25 Jul 2008 03:16:41 +0000 http://editor.nourishedmagazine.com.au/2004/03/10/how-to-culture-kefir/#comment-15485 [...] How to Culture Kefir [...] [...] How to Culture Kefir [...]

]]> By: Chris http://editor.nourishedmagazine.com.au/articles/how-to-culture-kefir#comment-15077 Chris Tue, 24 Jun 2008 17:59:10 +0000 http://editor.nourishedmagazine.com.au/2004/03/10/how-to-culture-kefir/#comment-15077 Hi there. I also can't have milk at all. I was wondering if anyone knows if you could use apple juice or similar things? Also.. would ordinary milk kefir grains work for juice? I don't know how much difference there would be between those and water kefir grains. I mean if it is said that they would work for almond or rice milk.. we know that those have absolutely zero components similar to real milk. So i wonder if the cultures would just take to whatever simple carb in any type of drink. Let me know, thanks. Hi there. I also can’t have milk at all. I was wondering if anyone knows if you could use apple juice or similar things? Also.. would ordinary milk kefir grains work for juice? I don’t know how much difference there would be between those and water kefir grains. I mean if it is said that they would work for almond or rice milk.. we know that those have absolutely zero components similar to real milk. So i wonder if the cultures would just take to whatever simple carb in any type of drink. Let me know, thanks.

]]> By: Sophie Kipner http://editor.nourishedmagazine.com.au/articles/how-to-culture-kefir#comment-14374 Sophie Kipner Wed, 09 Apr 2008 08:56:05 +0000 http://editor.nourishedmagazine.com.au/2004/03/10/how-to-culture-kefir/#comment-14374 Thank you, Sarah and Filippa! The lemon and berry drinks sound amazing. I'll let you know if I end up with any new worthy recipes. Can't wait to get started... Thank you, Sarah and Filippa! The lemon and berry drinks sound amazing. I’ll let you know if I end up with any new worthy recipes. Can’t wait to get started…

]]> By: Filippa http://editor.nourishedmagazine.com.au/articles/how-to-culture-kefir#comment-14372 Filippa Wed, 09 Apr 2008 02:29:41 +0000 http://editor.nourishedmagazine.com.au/2004/03/10/how-to-culture-kefir/#comment-14372 Sophie, try to get hold of water kefir grains. See info here: http://users.sa.chariot.net.au/~dna/kefirpage.html#alternativekefir There is a whole lot more information on this site about kefir too. The grains last a long time in the fridge and you can regenerate them if they have been inactive for a long time by fermenting them in milk or whatever you use, straining them and then using them again. Sophie, try to get hold of water kefir grains. See info here: http://users.sa.chariot.net.au/~dna/kefirpage.html#alternativekefir
There is a whole lot more information on this site about kefir too. The grains last a long time in the fridge and you can regenerate them if they have been inactive for a long time by fermenting them in milk or whatever you use, straining them and then using them again.

]]> By: Sarah Luck http://editor.nourishedmagazine.com.au/articles/how-to-culture-kefir#comment-14370 Sarah Luck Tue, 08 Apr 2008 23:56:01 +0000 http://editor.nourishedmagazine.com.au/2004/03/10/how-to-culture-kefir/#comment-14370 Sophie, Almond and rice milk should work fine. I've also experimented with making water keffir and then using this as a starter for making a range of drinks. My favourite has been mixed berries - I add a large cup of squashed berries to an airtight jug containing one cup of water keffir and then fill with filtered water. I let it ferment out of the fridge for 3 days and then about a week in the fridge then I strain the berries out and I'm left with a lightly carbonated berry drink. I've also used organic lemons which I've just cut into segments with the skin left on which results in a bitter lemon style drink that is very refreshing. I've not thought to try coconut keffir (I know what I'll be doing this weekend!). I've not been able to locate any keffir grains so have had to use keffir starter from the health food store but this seems to work fine. I have to admit I find the idea of keffir grains doubling in quantity every 2 weeks a bit daunting - I think that would make me feel a bit pressured! Sophie,

Almond and rice milk should work fine.

I’ve also experimented with making water keffir and then using this as a starter for making a range of drinks. My favourite has been mixed berries - I add a large cup of squashed berries to an airtight jug containing one cup of water keffir and then fill with filtered water. I let it ferment out of the fridge for 3 days and then about a week in the fridge then I strain the berries out and I’m left with a lightly carbonated berry drink. I’ve also used organic lemons which I’ve just cut into segments with the skin left on which results in a bitter lemon style drink that is very refreshing. I’ve not thought to try coconut keffir (I know what I’ll be doing this weekend!).

I’ve not been able to locate any keffir grains so have had to use keffir starter from the health food store but this seems to work fine. I have to admit I find the idea of keffir grains doubling in quantity every 2 weeks a bit daunting - I think that would make me feel a bit pressured!

]]> By: Sophie Kipner http://editor.nourishedmagazine.com.au/articles/how-to-culture-kefir#comment-14367 Sophie Kipner Tue, 08 Apr 2008 12:53:25 +0000 http://editor.nourishedmagazine.com.au/2004/03/10/how-to-culture-kefir/#comment-14367 Thank you, Abby, for your wonderful instructions on Kefir-making! I would love to get into the habit of making my own probiotic drinks, as I can never find anything other than coconut kefir in California for those of us who are allergic to dairy. But to be honest, I am not in love with the coconut kefir and would love another suggestion as a base if you have one. I could try making my own coconut water kefir, as maybe it is the taste from the manufacturer's concoction I'm not particularly fond of!? Would rice or almond milk work? Also, how long do the Kefir grains last for in the fridge between rounds? Thank you, Abby, for your wonderful instructions on Kefir-making! I would love to get into the habit of making my own probiotic drinks, as I can never find anything other than coconut kefir in California for those of us who are allergic to dairy. But to be honest, I am not in love with the coconut kefir and would love another suggestion as a base if you have one. I could try making my own coconut water kefir, as maybe it is the taste from the manufacturer’s concoction I’m not particularly fond of!? Would rice or almond milk work? Also, how long do the Kefir grains last for in the fridge between rounds?

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