Kefir

  • posted by Fizzy Lizzy
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    Someone mentioned this in a topic somewhere, but I cannot find it again…….. I do find the website a bit tricky to navigate but the book is great! Anyway, since watching one of the programmes about Kefir, I have been making it for myself. I bought my first lot of course but since then, it has grown enormously and I have been able to pass some on to friends and my local Physiotherapist too.

    It is so easy, just so long as you remember it must be organic milk and plastic used when straining or stirring it. It is really tasty and hopefully, is helping my Old Friends to prosper. Plus, maybe adding a few more? I am going to incorporate more of the things mentioned in Michael’s book too, as no point in putting good bacteria in the gut if one doesn’t then feed it properly!

    So, don’t hesitate, buy some and get making for your family too. I have six dogs and they all get a small drink of Kefir milk every other day. They all line up in great anticipation – I’m sure they know it is doing them good.

  • posted by Jenb
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    Hi Fizzy Lizzy,
    I’ve been making kefir for a few weeks now and like you am hooked! I live in Australia but will be on holiday for 5 weeks in Aug/Sep. I want to freeze my kefir grains while I’m away but when I google for info I get many different sites with varying information. Some say to dry it, others to rinse with water, others to use dry milk powder…so I’m confused. Any ideas?

  • posted by GrahamSPhillips
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    Join the fementing friends facebook group and all shall be revealed !

  • posted by Garu
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    I have been making Kefir for a while now. I find it better to use raw (unpasteurised) milk when making Kefir as pasteurised milk has all the bacteria removed and then a few strains added back in.

  • posted by Jenb
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    Graham,
    I’m not on Facebook but thanks for replying. Thought someone on the forum would know.

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