first kefir

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Yesterday I tried my first batch of kefir. Actually, it was the third batch

but the instructions I received with the grains said that the first few may

have a strong yeasty smell and not to consume it. The first two were made

with store milk. I got my first raw milk on Monday so my third batch was

made with that. It turned out creamy and the taste was totally different

from the sour taste of yogurt. The kefir today separated into curds and

whey whereas yesterday it didn't. This batch is more sour than yesterdays

although the time spent fermenting was the same. I tried it warm and cold

and it was fine either way. I can't say I think it's great just yet but I'm

hoping I will learn to love it. Some people say it's their favorite thing

in the whole world. I obviously won't go that far but drinking it every day

is something I can do. Hopefully, it will grow on me just like I hope the

beet kvass will.

As for the raw milk, I do love that. I haven't sat down and drank a glass

of milk for years as I just didn't care for it but this is great and I've

been drinking several glasses a day.

I also started my first batch of kombucha yesterday but the instructions in

NT say 7-10 days so I can't give a verdict on that until then.