Re: strainer question

[Guest guest]

I use an older model tupperware microwave steamer. I got rid of the

microwave and no longer use one of those around here but the steamer makes

a great colander/strainer and the strainer part sets into the bowl slightly

so works well to dump the kefir in there and then just giggle it until

the majority of the kefir settles into the bowl below. You can get them on

ebay for fairly inexpensive.

Jaxi

On Wed, Dec 14, 2011 at 11:49 AM, <lunacroon@...> wrote:

> Howdy all~

> Having fun with my new kefir grains!

> Looking for a good way to strain the grains from the finished kefir and

> haven't come up with a strainer I'm really happy with yet.

> Was wondering if a gold filter (coffee filter) would be harmful to the

> grains. I'm using a plastic collander/strainer but the holes are a little

> bigger than I like. From posts here I do know not to use silicone or

> stainless steel but was curious about the gold filter.

> Thanks and take care~

> Steph

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[Guest guest]

I use a plastic weave strainer from the dollar store, package of three sizes or

one big one. Thanks,

eco

[Guest guest]

I had to recently replace my old Tupperware food strainer and I found one online

from Amazon. It is the BEST strainer for MKG. I have not tried the new version

that is currently in the catalog but the old style is perfect. It can often be

found in second hand shops, garage sales and online. Do a Google search to see

if you can find one. Ebay is another possible source.

Hope this helps!

Jeanette

Texas

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> Howdy all~

> Having fun with my new kefir grains!

> Looking for a good way to strain the grains from the finished kefir and

haven't come up with a strainer I'm really happy with yet.

[Guest guest]

Plastic strainers seem hard to find local I ordered a 5 inch from amazon.com.

Just to note; I also recently received (6) 1/2 gallon wide mouth ball mason

jars. They are very useful!

n on

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> Howdy all~

> Having fun with my new kefir grains!

> Looking for a good way to strain the grains from the finished kefir and

haven't come up with a strainer I'm really happy with yet.

> Was wondering if a gold filter (coffee filter) would be harmful to the grains.

I'm using a plastic collander/strainer but the holes are a little bigger than I

like. From posts here I do know not to use silicone or stainless steel but was

curious about the gold filter.

> Thanks and take care~

> Steph

>

[Guest guest]

amazon.com search HIC Brands that Cook Nylon Mesh Strainer. I selected 5 1/2

inch, I am making alot of Kefir and this strainer is awesome!! Two dumps in the

strainer and you have completed a quart of kefir and all the MKG is left behind.

I also started using the 1/2 gallon Ball Mason Jars and they are ideal when I

have kefir grains over what is required for 1 quart! Search amazon: Jarden

68100 6 Count Wide Mouth Canning Jars. Mine arrived unbroken and they did a

great job packing them for shipping! The only other suggestion and is very

wonderful is the (search amazon) Pyrex Prepware 8-Cup Measuring Cup, Clear with

Red Lid and Measurements (expensive but worth it). Once again awesome and makes

your kefir hobby delightful!

Happy Kefiring

n on

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haven't come up with a strainer I'm really happy with yet.

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