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One I get my gut in order, I'm going to make cultured butter and sour cream and such. This may be a year from now but one day!!
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Kefir and yogurt are not hard to make. You may make a mistake the first couple of times, but it is so worth it.
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I had very good results when I made kefir with the starter powder. I used regular whole milk, and since it was already pasteurized, I didn't bother with heating it high enough to kill unwanted bacteria.
I just warmed it up in the microwave to get the chill off and mixed in the starter powder. I used half the recommended amount of starter, and that worked as well as a full envelope.
I put a quart jar of this in the cupboard, and left it undisturbed for 24 hours. I would check it by shaking the jar a little, and if it seemed "jelled," then I stirred it up and put it in the refridgerator.
It got thicker after a while in the fridge.
When I made kefir during cold weather, our kitchen was about 65 degrees, and it took about 48 hours to ferment. The flavor is like a very lively buttermilk. Yum!
I did try using some of the cultured kefir to make the next batch, but the flavor was not as complex, and I could tell that not all of the strains of bacteria had reproduced.
I'd like to make kefir someday with the grains, but I'm afraid of starving them if I forget to transfer them to fresh milk.
Girl said, "Once I get my gut in order..." Kefir can help you to get your gut in order. I found that my digestion improved and I had much less gas. I eat beans often to supplement magnesium, and I never have SBD's (silent but deadly).
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That's awesome Carol. I just started BED diet full on yesterday and I am drinking a probiotic drink but haven't made any kefir yet. When I do, I plan on making coconut kefir and then maybe dairy kefir later on down the road. Beans - not allowed on the diet yet because I'm only eating food that can be fully digested quickly, I think. I think they're allowed in Phase II or Phase III of the diet, not sure, but I can't wait for some beans! My favorite used to be, black beans topped with quinoa, raw garlic, cilantro, avocado and tomato... YUM.
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I just love kefir but for some reason am turned off any kind of dairy right now. But yes! it's versatile or just plain!
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I buy organic low fat kefir that is sweetened with real fruit and agave. It is so good! I blend frozen fruit with it to make a frozen smoothie or I put it into an ice cream maker. I feel better since starting it - so happy it agrees with me.
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