Guest guest Posted November 20, 2006 Report Share Posted November 20, 2006 I started drinking Kefir this past week . . . Talk about something that's easy to make, and tasty! Wow! . . . I put about a half teaspoon of honey in 12 ounces of Kefir for just a bit of sweetness. . . My only problem is that I could drink every last drop - every day! My hubby thinks it's gross - he's never tasted it! He just sees the grains growing on top the milk! . . .Funny - because, if he would taste it, there would be none left for me! Rogene Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 20, 2006 Report Share Posted November 20, 2006 Lynda, That certainly is a concern. What I've seen suggested is to either freeze them or dehydrate them, or else let them go dormant in milk in the fridge. There's instructions on the net about the above methods. I've wondered the same thing. But since I haven't crossed that bridge yet, I didn't worry about it. I gave away so many grains that I only have about a teaspoon of my own left, so I'll be trying to build up my new supply. When you are ready, let me know and I will send you some. Maybe when you get back from Hawaii? Of course, you can always drink it for awhile and when you're tired of it, finish off what you have, grains and all, and then just get some more from a friend who has some to share when you want to start up with them again. It's nice when you have lots of friends into kefir-- somebody is bound to have extra grains! Patty > Patty, > > I think I need to get some Kefir grains, but my question is: What do > you do with them when you leave home for a week or two? > > Lynda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 20, 2006 Report Share Posted November 20, 2006 The paper that Patty sent describes how to towel dry the grains . . . cover them with dry milk before storing them in the refrigerator for extended periods. She also has recipes for cheeses that look good. Mine are growin like crazy - but I don't have any extra yet . . .I want to get my kids started while they're here for the holiday. Rogene glory2glory1401 <glory2glory1401@...> wrote: Lynda,That certainly is a concern. What I've seen suggested is to either freeze them or dehydrate them, or else let them go dormant in milk in the fridge. There's instructions on the net about the above methods. I've wondered the same thing. But since I haven't crossed that bridge yet, I didn't worry about it. I gave away so many grains that I only have about a teaspoon of my own left, so I'll be trying to build up my new supply. When you are ready, let me know and I will send you some. Maybe when you get back from Hawaii?Of course, you can always drink it for awhile and when you're tired of it, finish off what you have, grains and all, and then just get some more from a friend who has some to share when you want to start up with them again. It's nice when you have lots of friends into kefir--somebody is bound to have extra grains!Patty> Patty,> > I think I need to get some Kefir grains, but my question is: What do > you do with them when you leave home for a week or two?> > Lynda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 20, 2006 Report Share Posted November 20, 2006 -Lynda, Are you coming to Oahu? Too bad we can't hook up while you are out this way. Terri P -- In , Lynda <coss@...> wrote: > > Thanks, Patty. > > I want to try them, and so does my sister. She is diabetic and I am > trying to get her off the junk she eats. She seems to think that > because she does not use regular sugar in much stuff, she is better > off. She drinks artificially flavored and sweetened water, etc. I > have been successful in getting her to use whole grain pastas and > brown rices, and some other good things. It is a slow process. I > keep trying to get her to use lemon or lime in water instead of the > artificial junk, but not very successful so far. She may be in > Hawaii when I am, so maybe more will get through. Come to think of > it, I should get my sister in Hawaii to try this. She needs to lose > weight and I think she eats more junk than she admits. She is open > to new ideas. > > I would love some kefir grains when I get back from Hawaii. I return > on the 31st of January. > > I will read up on how to make them go dormant. I certainly > wondered. I don't leave as often anymore since my mother is > gone. But I do go to Hawaii every winter for two weeks. > > Thanks for the info and the offer. > > Lynda > > > > > At 04:53 PM 11/20/2006, you wrote: > > >Lynda, > >That certainly is a concern. What I've seen suggested is to either > >freeze them or dehydrate them, or else let them go dormant in milk in > >the fridge. > > > >There's instructions on the net about the above methods. > > > >I've wondered the same thing. But since I haven't crossed that bridge > >yet, I didn't worry about it. I gave away so many grains that I only > >have about a teaspoon of my own left, so I'll be trying to build up my > >new supply. When you are ready, let me know and I will send you > >some. Maybe when you get back from Hawaii? > > > >Of course, you can always drink it for awhile and when you're tired of > >it, finish off what you have, grains and all, and then just get some > >more from a friend who has some to share when you want to start up > >with them again. It's nice when you have lots of friends into kefir-- > >somebody is bound to have extra grains! > >Patty > > > > > Patty, > > > > > > I think I need to get some Kefir grains, but my question is: What > >do > > > you do with them when you leave home for a week or two? > > > > > > Lynda > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 21, 2006 Report Share Posted November 21, 2006 Patty, I think I need to get some Kefir grains, but my question is: What do you do with them when you leave home for a week or two? Lynda At 11:09 AM 11/20/2006, you wrote: >Hi Rogene, >I'm so glad to hear that my kefir offspring has found such a >welcoming and loving home! : ) >We've got Anita to thank for turning us on to the idea of >kefir...she's the first one that said it was doing wonders for her >and her son. I haven't heard from her lately....I need to give her a call. > >Maybe someday your hubby will get curious about your love affair >with it and find the courage to partake...my husband drinks it every >morning with me, and my daughter has started drinking it in >smoothies every morning too. I am so thankful for finding this >wonderful health elixir! Sounds like you are too! >Patty > > > > > Kefir > >I started drinking Kefir this past week . . . Talk about something >that's easy to make, and tasty! Wow! . . . I put about a half >teaspoon of honey in 12 ounces of Kefir for just a bit of sweetness. . . > >My only problem is that I could drink every last drop - every day! > >My hubby thinks it's gross - he's never tasted it! He just sees the >grains growing on top the milk! . . .Funny - because, if he would >taste it, there would be none left for me! > >Rogene > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 21, 2006 Report Share Posted November 21, 2006 Thanks, Patty. I want to try them, and so does my sister. She is diabetic and I am trying to get her off the junk she eats. She seems to think that because she does not use regular sugar in much stuff, she is better off. She drinks artificially flavored and sweetened water, etc. I have been successful in getting her to use whole grain pastas and brown rices, and some other good things. It is a slow process. I keep trying to get her to use lemon or lime in water instead of the artificial junk, but not very successful so far. She may be in Hawaii when I am, so maybe more will get through. Come to think of it, I should get my sister in Hawaii to try this. She needs to lose weight and I think she eats more junk than she admits. She is open to new ideas. I would love some kefir grains when I get back from Hawaii. I return on the 31st of January. I will read up on how to make them go dormant. I certainly wondered. I don't leave as often anymore since my mother is gone. But I do go to Hawaii every winter for two weeks. Thanks for the info and the offer. Lynda At 04:53 PM 11/20/2006, you wrote: >Lynda, >That certainly is a concern. What I've seen suggested is to either >freeze them or dehydrate them, or else let them go dormant in milk in >the fridge. > >There's instructions on the net about the above methods. > >I've wondered the same thing. But since I haven't crossed that bridge >yet, I didn't worry about it. I gave away so many grains that I only >have about a teaspoon of my own left, so I'll be trying to build up my >new supply. When you are ready, let me know and I will send you >some. Maybe when you get back from Hawaii? > >Of course, you can always drink it for awhile and when you're tired of >it, finish off what you have, grains and all, and then just get some >more from a friend who has some to share when you want to start up >with them again. It's nice when you have lots of friends into kefir-- >somebody is bound to have extra grains! >Patty > > > Patty, > > > > I think I need to get some Kefir grains, but my question is: What >do > > you do with them when you leave home for a week or two? > > > > Lynda > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 21, 2006 Report Share Posted November 21, 2006 Terri, No, probably not. My sister wants to go to Kauai. I am not sure, as my third sister may be there also, and so we may never leave the big island. I came to Honolulu many years ago to do a meeting. The group leader lived in Kaneohe (sp??) Nadine Onodera. There was a pretty good organization there once. Lynda At 09:08 PM 11/20/2006, you wrote: >-Lynda, >Are you coming to Oahu? Too bad we can't hook up while you are out >this way. >Terri P > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 11, 2007 Report Share Posted March 11, 2007 Thank you Rogene ! ! I like the smell of it. I am excited about it, and will drink some later this evening. I sure do appreciate you sending it to me, that is just so sweet of you ! ! How are you feeling today? It is raining here, and my Father is over for a visit, and taking a nap right now. I hope your day is good, Love and hugs~ DAOL now offers free email to everyone. Find out more about what's free from AOL at AOL.com. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 11, 2007 Report Share Posted March 11, 2007 Rogene, I am glad you are doing well, sounds like a full day ! ! Enjoy, and thank you for everything ! ! Hugs ! ! Love DAOL now offers free email to everyone. Find out more about what's free from AOL at AOL.com. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 11, 2007 Report Share Posted March 11, 2007 Hi Dede, I'm doing good . . . went to church . .. worked in the yard . . . time to fix dinner before we go back to church . .. then we'll have friends over to square dance tonight ... Busy day! Hugs, Rogene Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 14, 2007 Report Share Posted March 14, 2007 Rogene, Thank you, you just answered a question I had, the curds are the grains.........I didnt know that yet, I have only read one site on it so far. How much do you drink a day? I am drinking about 2/3 cup in the am and one at night. Should I drink it more often? I think I would have plenty of curds in mine, it seems lumpy til I stir it. I would be happy to send her some. Should I strain it? How did you prepare what you sent me? I sure appreciate it ! ! Right now mine is pretty sharp, but it is no problem getting it down. Should I refrig it? That wont kill it will it? just slow it down? I dont want to do anything that might hurt my kifer......... I am sorry if I sound so dumb about it. How are you feeling today? Did you have a nice day? Love & Hugs ~ DAOL now offers free email to everyone. Find out more about what's free from AOL at AOL.com. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 14, 2007 Report Share Posted March 14, 2007 Thank you Rogene, and thank you for your patients in all my questions. I appreciate you ! Hugs DAOL now offers free email to everyone. Find out more about what's free from AOL at AOL.com. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 14, 2007 Report Share Posted March 14, 2007 Rogene ~ Thank you, that is answering more for me, I am getting more of an understanding. I know it will be vital in my health, and I just want to be sure it lives on ! ! and I can share it with someone or many someones, as you did with me . Again, thank you ! ! Love and Hugs ~ DAOL now offers free email to everyone. Find out more about what's free from AOL at AOL.com. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 14, 2007 Report Share Posted March 14, 2007 Dede,You can strain out some curds to start a new batch, Or you can do what I do - use all but a small amount of curds AND whey. I put that in a new jar, add milk then start the process all over. As to the whey, You can drink the whey if you want to - or throw it away, unless you want to use it for something else . .. I think Patty said she soaks stone-cut oatmeal in the whey. I end up drinking most of the whey when I stir it together with the curds. . . It's only when it gets ahead of me that I'll throw away the whey and save the curds for future use.It's all consumable . . . and very forgiving . . . It depends on how you want to consume it. . . Rogene Re: Kefir I dont know, I was just reading Dom's Dom's Kefir-cheese in-site , I am still somewhat confused, mine is healthy too and growing alot. Do I strain the kefer, and put the curds in a new jar and put new milk in it? It says on his site to do that every 4 days........ then put the whey juice in the refrig? and drink it and feed it milk too? Geeze, I feel stupid ! ! Hugs ~ DAOL now offers free email to everyone. Find out more about what's free from AOL at AOL.com. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 14, 2007 Report Share Posted March 14, 2007 Yes, there is...depending on how the person took care of the grains, what kind of milk was used, how often they were changed, how they were shipped, etc. My grains were definitely healthy! Marilyn the kefirlady, who I bought them from, is certainly dedicated to her kefir! PattyRogene S <saxony01@...> wrote: The Kefir grains I got from Patty are VERY healthy! . . . They just grow and grow and grow!I wonder if there is much difference between Kefir from different sources?Rogene Now that's room service! Choose from over 150,000 hotels in 45,000 destinations on Travel to find your fit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 14, 2007 Report Share Posted March 14, 2007 Hi D, Here's what I do with my kefir: I have one jar on the counter--this is my currently fermenting kefir. I change the milk every morning after a 24 hour ferment, straining out the grains and putting them back into the jar with fresh milk. I have another jar in the refridgerator. This is my already finished kefir that I got from the counter jar. After I strain out my kefir grains, I pour the fnished kefir into my refrigerator jar to let the kefir get cold. I might not drink it until the next day. I like to drink mine very cold. This also allows the kefir to "ripen" and develop even more nutrients. Specifically, folic acid will increase as kefir ripens. It will get more sour as it ripens, but it will actually be healthier for you. You will need to actually change your milk daily instead of just adding in more milk. I suppose the way you are doing it will work for you though....I haven't heard of anyone doing it that way, but it sounds okay! Just don't keep the grains in the refrigerator too long...cold temperatures slow down the fermentation process and can actually change the balance of the kefir flora. Good luck and enjoy the kefir! PattyDGRAHAMA@... wrote: Rogene, Thank you, you just answered a question I had, the curds are the grains.........I didnt know that yet, I have only read one site on it so far. How much do you drink a day? I am drinking about 2/3 cup in the am and one at night. Should I drink it more often? I think I would have plenty of curds in mine, it seems lumpy til I stir it. I would be happy to send her some. Should I strain it? How did you prepare what you sent me? I sure appreciate it ! ! Right now mine is pretty sharp, but it is no problem getting it down. Should I refrig it? That wont kill it will it? just slow it down? I dont want to do anything that might hurt my kifer......... I am sorry if I sound so dumb about it. How are you feeling today? Did you have a nice day? Love & Hugs ~ D AOL now offers free email to everyone. Find out more about what's free from AOL at AOL.com. 8:00? 8:25? 8:40? Find a flick in no time with the Search movie showtime shortcut. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 14, 2007 Report Share Posted March 14, 2007 Dom's site is wonderful....he does all kinds of things with his kefir, experiments and new recipes and whatever. This page was just for cheese making...I have not graduated into that complexity yet, and most likely won't. I have enough to do with just my kefir! His website is comprehensive. Anything and everything you want to know about kefir, Dom has it. You may want to go to the basics and start there. PattyDGRAHAMA@... wrote: I dont know, I was just reading Dom's Dom's Kefir-cheese in-site , I am still somewhat confused, mine is healthy too and growing alot. Do I strain the kefer, and put the curds in a new jar and put new milk in it? It says on his site to do that every 4 days........then put the whey juice in the refrig? and drink it and feed it milk too? Geeze, I feel stupid ! ! Hugs ~ D AOL now offers free email to everyone. Find out more about what's free from AOL at AOL.com. Don't be flakey. Get for Mobile and always stay connected to friends. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 14, 2007 Report Share Posted March 14, 2007 Thank you rogene. I'll do a little more reading up on it before I have someone send any because I don't want to mess it up! I appreciate it. Rogene S <saxony01@...> wrote: . . . The Kefir you make at home starts with "grains" . . . i.e. curdsYou put the curds in a bottle, add milk, cover it loosely, leave it at room temperature and wait . . . the milk gradually thickens and ends up separating into "curds (grains) and whey (water-like) . . . Once you get it going, you'll have a constant supply of Kefir. You can do any number of things with it . . . If it starts getting ahead of consumption, you can put it in the refrigerator to slow it down.There are some web sites dedicated to Kefir . . . I like it at it's creamy state . .. but recently, I've found that draining away the whey (saving some grains for the next batch) and mixing the curds with some Activa yogurt is WONDERFUL! If you're not trying to avoid sugars completely, you can add a bit of honey . .. or for those avoiding sugar, Stevia might work. One of the things I like is to drain it until it's almost dry, then make cream cheese with it . . . They make presses to get more moisture out . . .but I don't have one of those.I can share some - but don't have enough to share a bunch at any given time.Rogene Don't pick lemons. See all the new 2007 cars at Autos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 15, 2007 Report Share Posted March 15, 2007 Very interesting concept. Great idea ! ! How are you feeling today Rogene? Love DAOL now offers free email to everyone. Find out more about what's free from AOL at AOL.com. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 15, 2007 Report Share Posted March 15, 2007 Rogene, I am excited for you. My mom had cataract sx and it did wonders for her. Bless you and enjoy your day ~ Love DedeAOL now offers free email to everyone. Find out more about what's free from AOL at AOL.com. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 15, 2007 Report Share Posted March 15, 2007 I'm feeling great . . . I go for a preliminary appointment for cataract surgery in a couple hours . . . I've been assured that, even if I am sensitive to silicone, these are very, very safe. No blood supply to the corneas . . so antigens don't affect them. Rogene DGRAHAMA@... wrote: Very interesting concept. Great idea ! ! How are you feeling today Rogene? Love D AOL now offers free email to everyone. Find out more about what's free from AOL at AOL.com. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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