Making Real Kefir From Kefir Grains (Part 1)

http://www.pocketsofthefuture.com/KefirGrains.htm
We finally put this video together about how we make real kefir on a daily basis. Leslie will post a follow-up blog post on our POTF blog and there is a kefir page on our POTF website under "real food". Dom's kefir website is an excellent resource.

Category:

Howto & Style

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• Kefir
• Grains
• Homesteading
• Cows
• dairy
• organic
• natural
• Nourishing
• Traditions

[Ineedmorelives]

How do you take the sour out of the kefir? I have been growing 3 batches and changing them out when they are ripe (a little over 24 hours) and it is too sour for me to drink. My family loves it, but I do not because of the sourness. How can I make it have less sourness? I have made cheese, sour cream, and cheesecake from my kefir, but I cant eat any of it myself.

[pocketsofthefuture]

@Ineedmorelives You can't take the sourness out. Kefir is sour, especially by American standards. You could try adding a bit more milk so that it isn't as sour at 24 hours. Otherwise try blending it with fruit and let the fruit sweeten it up for you. I hope this helps. Leslie

[tincica0306]

it is shame that people sell it! it should be given as a present because we all want to be healthy .... i received my from a friend and she simply gave it to me! shame on you!!!

[pocketsofthefuture]

@tincica0306 Yes. Of course this should really apply to all things that make us healthy, not just kefir grains. It is the whole system that is on the wrong footing. From our view we are sharing our grains but asking for donations to cover the considerable time and energy that go into growing them and sharing them and the info about them. This also permits us to share with a much wider group than geographically close friends. We have often given grains to people who visit our home. Be well.

[pocketsofthefuture]

@femmefiredragon1976 I understand this and having worked in the medical field myself for a number of years, understand also this point of view and its possible limitations. Yes, hands can be dirty particularly under the fingernails. However I think what is most harmful is an "us vs. them" attitude about microbes and the fear that goes with it. Reasonable cleanliness, awareness and natural practices are holding us in good stead. Thank you once again. Leslie

[Ineedmorelives]

@Bandtrip50 Hey, since posting that question, I have figured out how to make some of the sour go away, even in a smoothie. I do not eat Kefir, but my husband does. He has a few kefir smoothies a week and what I did was put in "green tea gunpowder" - the leaves. I just put it about a teaspoon and he said whatever I was doing differently tastes a lot better. That's all I did. You can't taste the green tea but it smooths it out apparently.

[Ineedmorelives]

@ProvidentTools Stainless steel doesn't have a reaction so it's fine.

[Bandtrip50]

@Ineedmorelives

On another video a young woman says you can make smoothies out of the kefir!

So when I make it (haven't yet) I will place blueberries, maybe cherries and honey

in the smoothie. I'm sure you can be more creative than I am! :)

[Coixxman]

Great Video, where can I find a strainer like that? I was not able to find a big plastic strainer with small holes. Thank you for sharing Information about Kefir.

[1GodOnlyOne]

@tincica0306 I have a feeling that you have accepted money for a product or service at some time in your life. If so, then you have no right to judge others for doing the same thing.

If not, how did you pay for your computer?

[1GodOnlyOne]

@Ineedmorelives The kind I get from the store is mixed with sugar and vanilla, both of which are sweet. The sweetness blocks some of the sour taste, and it's delicious!

You may want to try adding some of your favorite sweetener and some vanilla.

[kizziAug]

Hi can I put kefir in almond milk?

[tinac15]

H Guys Im sorry to say but Dom never ever sends out kefir once you purchase your money is gone forever and you never ever get your Kefir, Yes I have been a victim of Dom's. Yes he does have an incredable site and he does know allot about Kefir but thats how he gets people to buy and pay but he never sends anything out.

Im from australia and there are others just like myself.

Just beware.

[indigolady52]

I read that if you let it kefir until it's thick and clotted like this, then you might get an unpleasant side effect from drinking it... the runs. I've got some grains that are about a week into the rehydration cycle. I hope to have good, healthy kefir soon!