Re: a few questions from a newbe

[Guest guest]

Here is a fine mesh plastic strainer that works great. They have different

sizes, but you don't want smaller than the 5 1/2 " so it can hold more kefir to

strain at one time. I just tap the strainer on the side of the 8 cup measuring

cup and the kefir goes right through within seconds, no matter how thick it is.

http://www.amazon.com/HIC-Brands-Cook-Strainer-7-Inch/dp/B0042X9XAY/ref=sr_1_1?i\

e=UTF8 & qid=1338492863 & sr=8-1

Al

a few questions from a newbe

Hi I'm new to Kefir and I have used a dry one to start off but you speak

of another one and I'm unsure about this. I am in Western Australia and was

wondering if I asked on the group if anyone is near me, is allowed. I do feel

better taking the one I'm using as I have become more regular and not so much

constipation and have lost a couple of kilos. I'm trying to read all I can to

understand how this works.

I have looked through the posting but also want to know how you stain your

Kefir, I have tried but now I just take a glass out and use that to start my new

one and it seems to work OK?

Where can I find this information please?

I know you get a lot of mail so I'm sorry to add to it but unsure what I can

post on site.

Thanks for you help

Ritchie

[Guest guest]

I use a 3-1/2 inch fine mesh nylon strainer, because I strain from a 10 oz.

glass into a 16 oz. glass, and the 3-1/2 inch strainer fits perfectly in the

glass. I also tap the strainer if it gets full so the kefir can drain through.

Choose the strainer that fits your needs, according to the size of the vessels

you use.

From: ouched63188@...

Sent: Thursday, May 31, 2012 12:37 PM

Kefir Grains forum

Subject: Re: a few questions from a newbe

Here is a fine mesh plastic strainer that works great. They have different

sizes, but you don't want smaller than the 5 1/2 " so it can hold more kefir to

strain at one time. I just tap the strainer on the side of the 8 cup measuring

cup and the kefir goes right through within seconds, no matter how thick it is.

http://www.amazon.com/HIC-Brands-Cook-Strainer-7-Inch/dp/B0042X9XAY/ref=sr_1_1?i\

e=UTF8 & qid=1338492863 & sr=8-1

Al

a few questions from a newbe

Hi I'm new to Kefir and I have used a dry one to start off but you speak of

another one and I'm unsure about this. I am in Western Australia and was

wondering if I asked on the group if anyone is near me, is allowed. I do feel

better taking the one I'm using as I have become more regular and not so much

constipation and have lost a couple of kilos. I'm trying to read all I can to

understand how this works.

I have looked through the posting but also want to know how you stain your

Kefir, I have tried but now I just take a glass out and use that to start my new

one and it seems to work OK?

Where can I find this information please?

I know you get a lot of mail so I'm sorry to add to it but unsure what I can

post on site.

Thanks for you help

Ritchie

[Guest guest]

I use the 5 1/2 inch because I culture 1/2 gallon mason jar. There is usually

not a huge amount of money difference between the sizes and it allows you strain

more at a time if you end up cultureing a larger quantity. It could save you

time too as the smaller one will limit you and take more time if you culture

more.

Here is a 4 " one for less.

http://www.amazon.com/Norpro-Mesh-Strainer-Plastic-Handle/dp/B000SSQXRI/ref=sr_1\

_9?s=home-garden & ie=UTF8 & qid=1338523613 & sr=1-9

Al

a few questions from a newbe

Hi I'm new to Kefir and I have used a dry one to start off but you speak of

another one and I'm unsure about this. I am in Western Australia and was

wondering if I asked on the group if anyone is near me, is allowed. I do feel

better taking the one I'm using as I have become more regular and not so much

constipation and have lost a couple of kilos. I'm trying to read all I can to

understand how this works.

I have looked through the posting but also want to know how you stain your

Kefir, I have tried but now I just take a glass out and use that to start my new

one and it seems to work OK?

Where can I find this information please?

I know you get a lot of mail so I'm sorry to add to it but unsure what I can

post on site.

Thanks for you help

Ritchie