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Kefir
I'm displaying my culinary ignorance again. My daughter, bless her, has given us some kefir grains. I looked at them with a questioning expression, they just looked back! I thought they might be hungry so I gave them some milk. They seemed to approve. I hear it was the right thing to do. I'm told that they contain yeast? This means just one thing to me! My hopes rose at the prospect of a merry Christmas fueled by vast amounts of free cheer, perhaps a new vintage of whisy to replenish my dwindling stocks perhaps? I fear not however, life just isn't like that.
Does anyone have any helpful tips to share before they get upset and eat the inside of my fridge?
Does anyone have any helpful tips to share before they get upset and eat the inside of my fridge?
P- LUNATIC
- Join date : 2014-09-06
Re: Kefir
Kefir is sorta kinda like a cross between buttermilk and yogurt, sorta kinda.
You can throw it in the blender with a few strawberries, blueberries, etc, and have a smoothie like drink.
You can throw it in the blender with a few strawberries, blueberries, etc, and have a smoothie like drink.
Tater Salad- TROUBLE
- Join date : 2010-02-13
Re: Kefir
Thanks big T, I'll try that. It spiced up my morning porridge today.
I've come to the conclusion that I like kefir. It seems its one thing I can grow (apart from garden weeds that is). I might have to get extra milk though, I dont suppose it likes water?
I've come to the conclusion that I like kefir. It seems its one thing I can grow (apart from garden weeds that is). I might have to get extra milk though, I dont suppose it likes water?
P- LUNATIC
- Join date : 2014-09-06
Re: Kefir
Water by itself, probably not. The yeast needs sugar to reproduce.
Tater Salad- TROUBLE
- Join date : 2010-02-13
Re: Kefir
I'm teasing, sorry, I'll treat it kindly. I'm quite taken with kefir though. Once again my kids have taught me something I didn't discover for myself.
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P- LUNATIC
- Join date : 2014-09-06
Re: Kefir
It's not your fault, unless you've lived in Central Asia or Eastern Europe. Kefir has been very popular there for decades, if not centuries, but has only recently been "discovered" by the west.
Tater Salad- TROUBLE
- Join date : 2010-02-13
Re: Kefir
I tried it blended with banana. It seemed to bring out a different taste completely, difficult to describe as it didnt seem to be like either. I have to keep experimenting! It just keeps growing and growing.
P- LUNATIC
- Join date : 2014-09-06
Re: Kefir
I don't know much about this, except I love this drink with Kefir.
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I am off to do my homework on this.
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I am off to do my homework on this.
Breezey Breezey- SNOOKUMS
- Join date : 2010-02-13
Re: Kefir
I dont think I could manage quite that much. How big are the bottles?
P- LUNATIC
- Join date : 2014-09-06
Re: Kefir
It's only as full or empty as you tend to see it. How's your eyesight?
Breezey Breezey- SNOOKUMS
- Join date : 2010-02-13
Re: Kefir
I have to be able to get my thinking and thoughts out somewhere! lol
Breezey Breezey- SNOOKUMS
- Join date : 2010-02-13
Re: Kefir
I'm always happy to listen and learn!
Well, New Year celebrations are passed. The kefir just grows and grows. It has its own home now, in its own bottles in the kitchen (perhaps it will start cooking breakfast if I'm nice). The fridge always seems to have a stock laid in of the final product.
My daughter tried it and did NOT approve! (or maybe it was just more of a case of disagreeing with her sister on principle). She said it tasted like vinegar. I can see what she means although I hadn't thought of it in those particular terms. For my part its welcome to stay for as long as it likes to work for its milky supper (and my tasty breakfast).
We have now upped production to two batches! While one is feeding the other is draining. It doesn't last long. Perhaps we have come to it a little late in life, but it seems to have been one of last years successes. It seems that our children can sometimes teach us a thing or two, so, that and tattoos!
Well, New Year celebrations are passed. The kefir just grows and grows. It has its own home now, in its own bottles in the kitchen (perhaps it will start cooking breakfast if I'm nice). The fridge always seems to have a stock laid in of the final product.
My daughter tried it and did NOT approve! (or maybe it was just more of a case of disagreeing with her sister on principle). She said it tasted like vinegar. I can see what she means although I hadn't thought of it in those particular terms. For my part its welcome to stay for as long as it likes to work for its milky supper (and my tasty breakfast).
We have now upped production to two batches! While one is feeding the other is draining. It doesn't last long. Perhaps we have come to it a little late in life, but it seems to have been one of last years successes. It seems that our children can sometimes teach us a thing or two, so, that and tattoos!
P- LUNATIC
- Join date : 2014-09-06
Re: Kefir
Well, this seems like something I'd like to try! See what you've started?!
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Breezey Breezey- SNOOKUMS
- Join date : 2010-02-13
Re: Kefir
When I jested about using water I was being facetious. Serves me right as usual. I wonder how much difference there is in the cultures between the water and milk varieties? We just don't know until we try these things out.
We follow the process much as the link. We havent used any metal as that was the advice given to us. We use ordinary plastic jars, wide tops or you'll never get it out. We keep them capped, excluding the air hasn't had any ill effects so far and stops contamination while the kefir is "cooking". It needs a wide mesh plastic strainer as the liquid is quite thick, like cheese curds, the remaining lumps for the next batch are like raw cauliflower.
It is best mixed with something. Flavoured yoghurt is a favorite of mine.
We follow the process much as the link. We havent used any metal as that was the advice given to us. We use ordinary plastic jars, wide tops or you'll never get it out. We keep them capped, excluding the air hasn't had any ill effects so far and stops contamination while the kefir is "cooking". It needs a wide mesh plastic strainer as the liquid is quite thick, like cheese curds, the remaining lumps for the next batch are like raw cauliflower.
It is best mixed with something. Flavoured yoghurt is a favorite of mine.
P- LUNATIC
- Join date : 2014-09-06
Re: Kefir
Thank you for the tips, information, descriptions and such.
Thinking of making this a project... once I find Kefir grains?
Thinking of making this a project... once I find Kefir grains?
Breezey Breezey- SNOOKUMS
- Join date : 2010-02-13
Re: Kefir
posting another link that has more interesting information.
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Breezey Breezey- SNOOKUMS
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Re: Kefir
Returning to the subject kefir has proved to be a success overall, and I'm still learning with kefir a component in my daily diet.
I've learned NOT to put it in hot drinks !!!!!
I've learned NOT to put it in hot drinks !!!!!
P- LUNATIC
- Join date : 2014-09-06
Re: Kefir
Right first time. I was considering chocolate flavoured kefir cheese, but I was on my way to bed at the time. Not something I'm going to try again. The texture leaves a lot to be desired! Good job it was just a top-up.
P- LUNATIC
- Join date : 2014-09-06
Re: Kefir
+thanks for the link breezey, I pinned it, though I've heard about the benefits of kafir I've never tried making it, I will do so now.
after kambucha (a long time ago ,the novelty wore off)and fermented chicken feed (that they wont eat! ) I think this sounds like the way to go.
by the way ,does anybody know anything about egg plant? mine are the small Lebanese ones, there are no hints when ready to pick ,they are deep purple from birth ! so the ones I picked are green inside, but preserving them anyway ....they won't kill me ..will they?
I couldn't find the info on the net, except for recipes .
after kambucha (a long time ago ,the novelty wore off)and fermented chicken feed (that they wont eat! ) I think this sounds like the way to go.
by the way ,does anybody know anything about egg plant? mine are the small Lebanese ones, there are no hints when ready to pick ,they are deep purple from birth ! so the ones I picked are green inside, but preserving them anyway ....they won't kill me ..will they?
I couldn't find the info on the net, except for recipes .
roxanna- PROBLEM CHILD
- Join date : 2010-02-20
Re: Kefir
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Hope it helps. Sounds to me like you can pick it anytime, but the older it is, the less tender.
Here's some more info, which seems to confer that it's best if picked when young and tender; it also says an eggplant is ready for the picking when it gets a nice reflective sheen to it:
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Hope it helps. Sounds to me like you can pick it anytime, but the older it is, the less tender.
Here's some more info, which seems to confer that it's best if picked when young and tender; it also says an eggplant is ready for the picking when it gets a nice reflective sheen to it:
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Tater Salad- TROUBLE
- Join date : 2010-02-13
Re: Kefir
P wrote:Just like me then ??
It also tends to get bitter with age, and lose its shine. Are you tough and bitter and dull?
Tater Salad- TROUBLE
- Join date : 2010-02-13
Re: Kefir
I leave you to decide for yourself. Suffice it to say that anyone who is prepared to publicly circulate their poetry (particularly in their own local community) needs to be tough. My head is showing an incresing tendency to be less dull, and more shiny as I loose my hair! Bitter? No, but feel free to disagree, I can be quite sharp at times.
P- LUNATIC
- Join date : 2014-09-06
Re: Kefir
Sorry P, I didn't mean it personally; I just couldn't resist when you compared yourself to an eggplant.
Tater Salad- TROUBLE
- Join date : 2010-02-13
Re: Kefir
Tater Salad wrote:Sorry P, I didn't mean it personally; I just couldn't resist when you compared yourself to an eggplant.
You may come to realise that I'm always looking for "other" meanings in what people say, and that I'm unlikely to take offence, even when things are intended personally! I love it when people cant resist, so dont be discouraged. Just don't always expect a stock reply, and be prepared to smile. Thats what life's about!
P- LUNATIC
- Join date : 2014-09-06
Re: Kefir
roxanna wrote:+thanks for the link breezey, I pinned it, though I've heard about the benefits of kafir I've never tried making it, I will do so now.
after kambucha (a long time ago ,the novelty wore off)and fermented chicken feed (that they wont eat! ) I think this sounds like the way to go.
by the way ,does anybody know anything about egg plant? mine are the small Lebanese ones, there are no hints when ready to pick ,they are deep purple from birth ! so the ones I picked are green inside, but preserving them anyway ....they won't kill me ..will they?
I couldn't find the info on the net, except for recipes .
You're welcome. I haven't gotten around to making my own kefir yet...been busy making yogurt. lol Eventually, I'll get there.
Eggplant... as Tater said..when shiny is a good sign.
Breezey Breezey- SNOOKUMS
- Join date : 2010-02-13
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