Kefir grains

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 03/16/2004 11:37:56 AM Central Standard Time,

ruthful@... writes:

> I went onto the kefir list and asked for grains. They posted a link where

> sources for grains were listed and I found some in my town of Eugene.

>

> I am sorry I don't have an address for the group or the grain sources. It

> is a group and so just doing a search at should enable

> you to find it. It is hosted by a guy named Dominic who is a kefir expert.

> The list has awesome kefir info for making kefir butter or kefir cheese.

> Just a great group.

>

> Blessings

> Donna Crow

>

There is also a list called Gregsgrains. That's who sent me mine.

Edith

[Guest guest]

I went onto the kefir list and asked for grains. They posted a link where

sources for grains were listed and I found some in my town of Eugene.

I am sorry I don't have an address for the group or the grain sources. It

is a group and so just doing a search at should enable

you to find it. It is hosted by a guy named Dominic who is a kefir expert.

The list has awesome kefir info for making kefir butter or kefir cheese.

Just a great group.

Blessings

Donna Crow

http://www.excellentthings.com

Re: Re: Jill phosphytidyl choline now RAW and

fermented

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>

> One of my favorite fermented foods is fermented apple juice. I use raw

> apple juice and use kefir grains to ferment for 24 hrs and it is quite

fizzy

> and yummy and not real sweet, as the fermentation process uses up the

sugar

> in it. If you let it set for more than 24 hrs it starts to get more

alcohol

> content and isn't as tastey to me.

>

> Since dairy doesn't work for me right now I like this alternative.

>

> Also, some kefir is not made with kefir grains but with kefir culture

and it

> not true kefir. Kefir grains look like little heads of loose leaf

> cauliflower and feel like mushrooms. Kefir made with kefir culture (a

> whitish powder) , which is called kefir grains but isn't, is totally

> different.

>

> Blessings

> Donna

> ----- Original Message -----

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[Guest guest]

I have some kefir grains but I live in Andover on the north side of Mpls about a

half hour. I'll be happy to send you some if you are not able to find some one

closer.

I would also be interested in the kombucha culture. Let me know what would work

for you.

Kimi

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If no one else does, I still will.

Kefir Grains

Hi All,

Is there anybody on this list who has kefir grains to share AND who

lives relatively close to Rochester??? I can trade a Kombucha culture

if anyone is interested.

Oh... if you have kefir grains to share, and live near Savage

(Minneapolis), perhaps my husband could pick them up after work....

Many Thanks!

Amberlyn

[Guest guest]

Kefir grains can't get too big. I had one for a while that was about the

size of a golf ball, and it eventually split up on its own. I've had my

grains for almost a year, and from what I've seen, the grains tend to get

bigger if you don't have a tight lid while fermenting, and stay smaller if

you do. But that's just my experience, I'm sure others have seen

differently.

By the way, I always have extras if anyone needs some. . .

[Guest guest]

I keep my grains tightly covered while fermenting. Well, I should say I always

keep them tightly covered. I use a 2 quart canning jar with a ring and lid for

making my kefir. If I need to store the grains for when I go out of town, I use

the same jar and lid.

I did use goats milk a few times when we were out of town because I ran out of

my real milk. The grains seemed to really like the goats milk. I also give my

grains a nice and quick cool water rinse every few weeks. Seems like they grow

faster and better when I do that. I don't rinse them clean, just get the major

stuff off.

I wish I could say that I have extra grains, but I have been busy giving them to

friends and have some saved for a trade too. I hope I can offer some in a few

weeks though.

Kimi

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www.Jremedies.com

Resolution One: I will live for God. Resolution Two:

If no one else does, I still will.

[Guest guest]

,

Someone at the swap this Saturday should have some. Are you coming?

Therese

[Guest guest]

I have a lot of extra kefir grains, and I'll be coming to the swap on

Saturday.

As for 's volume question, I drink about a quart a day, have two

jars on the counter at all times, with about a cup of grains in each

one-- pretty sour/strong. I'd suggest to start out a little weaker

than that, so you'll want maybe a cup to start out with, and then they

multiply pretty quickly.

If anyone else coming to the swap is interested, please let me know,

so I have an idea of how much to bring. . .

[Guest guest]

,

Thank you for the information. I think I will be able to make it on

Saturday but not until after noon some time. I've heard about the

swap...and it is even quite close to home...but what exactly is is?

Based on my limited knowlege I would say I am looking for around a cup

of grains...but who knows? I figure more will always grow, or I can

pass any extas along.

Thanks again,

~

>

> I have a lot of extra kefir grains, and I'll be coming to the swap on

> Saturday.

> As for 's volume question, I drink about a quart a day, have

two

> jars on the counter at all times, with about a cup of grains in each

> one-- pretty sour/strong. I'd suggest to start out a little weaker

> than that, so you'll want maybe a cup to start out with, and then

they

> multiply pretty quickly.

> If anyone else coming to the swap is interested, please let me know,

> so I have an idea of how much to bring. . .

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

I have some in my freezer but I am way out. I am in Green Isle about

50minutes south west of the city.

Kate

On Feb 17, 2008 11:38 AM, amberbirthdoula <amberdoula@...> wrote:

> Hello!

> We are looking for kefir grains ASAP.

> Does anyone have any we could pick up?

> Amber

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[Guest guest]

I've got some you can have but we go on holiday in about 10 mins time so

it will have to be after we come back after June 7th.

Sally

stephaniesirr wrote:

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>

> The Kefir grain shop seems to have stopped trading. Is dried kefir the

> same thing? I can buy that but not grains or not that I can see. My

> third batch of kefir was disastrous but I am keen to get going again

> as we're taking Tom off diflucan. (yes, gulp) and need to up his yeast

> fighters pronto.

>

> ANyone know of anywhere else to get them?

>

> thanks xx

>

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[Guest guest]

dried kefir isn't the same thing at all. It stops working after a few

goes whereas the living stuff grows and eventually begs to be given away

and emigrate for pastures new

Sally

stephaniesirr wrote:

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>

> The Kefir grain shop seems to have stopped trading. Is dried kefir the

> same thing? I can buy that but not grains or not that I can see. My

> third batch of kefir was disastrous but I am keen to get going again

> as we're taking Tom off diflucan. (yes, gulp) and need to up his yeast

> fighters pronto.

>

> ANyone know of anywhere else to get them?

>

> thanks xx

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[Guest guest]

Oh thanks that would be great, have a great holiday x

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> >

> > The Kefir grain shop seems to have stopped trading. Is dried kefir the

> > same thing? I can buy that but not grains or not that I can see. My

> > third batch of kefir was disastrous but I am keen to get going again

> > as we're taking Tom off diflucan. (yes, gulp) and need to up his yeast

> > fighters pronto.

> >

> > ANyone know of anywhere else to get them?

> >

> > thanks xx

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[Guest guest]

Hi

We should have some spare in a few days and could mail them to you this week (or

possibly next). Could you e-mail us your postal address and we'll get them to

you.

Best wishes

Tim

>

> Hi

>

> Am about to start making Kefir (thanks to Sandy/Tim, just watched your

video!)...just wondered if anyone could tell me a good source of Kefir

starter....

>

> Many Thanks

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

--- Sandy/Tim,

What is the best way to store these grains ?and how long can they be stored?

TIA Nina

In Autism Treatment , " Sandy and Tim " <sandyandtim@...>

wrote:

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> Hi

>

> We should have some spare in a few days and could mail them to you this week

(or possibly next). Could you e-mail us your postal address and we'll get them

to you.

>

> Best wishes

> Tim

>

>

>

> >

> > Hi

> >

> > Am about to start making Kefir (thanks to Sandy/Tim, just watched your

video!)...just wondered if anyone could tell me a good source of Kefir

starter....

> >

> > Many Thanks

> >

> >

> >

>

[Guest guest]

Hi Nina

You can keep them in the fridge submerged in filtered water for quite a few

weeks in between uses. Opinions differ on how long you can stretch this for. I

wouldn't fancy using them after much more than a month.

Best wishes

Tim

> > >

> > > Hi

> > >

> > > Am about to start making Kefir (thanks to Sandy/Tim, just watched your

video!)...just wondered if anyone could tell me a good source of Kefir

starter....

> > >

> > > Many Thanks

> > >

> > >

> > >

> >

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[Guest guest]

---Thanks Tim,its been 4 weeks this time and yes there are some greenish bits

on top ....oh dear , what a shame and had been doing well with them,sigh

Nina

In Autism Treatment , " Sandy and Tim " <sandyandtim@...>

wrote:

>

> Hi Nina

>

> You can keep them in the fridge submerged in filtered water for quite a few

weeks in between uses. Opinions differ on how long you can stretch this for. I

wouldn't fancy using them after much more than a month.

>

> Best wishes

> Tim

>

>

>

> > > >

> > > > Hi

> > > >

> > > > Am about to start making Kefir (thanks to Sandy/Tim, just watched your

video!)...just wondered if anyone could tell me a good source of Kefir

starter....

> > > >

> > > > Many Thanks

> > > >

> > > >

> > > >

> > >

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[Guest guest]

Are you using water kefir grains?

In that case, you can freeze them for up to 3 months.

We don't let them go more than a week without brewing them.

[Guest guest]

--Thank you .I will keep that in mind for the future.

I don't know what type they are ,Sandy and Tim kindly gave me some ages ago.

What's the difference?

Thx Nina

- In Autism Treatment , " samsoppitt " <samandrobin@...>

wrote:

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> Are you using water kefir grains?

>

> In that case, you can freeze them for up to 3 months.

>

> We don't let them go more than a week without brewing them.

>

[Guest guest]

If you look back on the messages you will find an online shop selling

kefir grains. I can't find it now which may be a bad sign

Sally

JULIE GRIFFITHS wrote:

> I finally have some time to think about kefir.

>

> Where are people buying the grains? Is there a URL?

>

> Thanks!

>

> x

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you need medical advice, please seek it from a suitably qualified practitioner.

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[Guest guest]

Hey all! Thank you so much for the responses. I'm planning on being back up and

running by later next week.

We have found a temporary solution to our dog containment while we save up for

something bigger and slightly prettier. It's a good thing she is really,really

sweet!

I am so thankful to have found a group of people who are willing to share their

knowledge...and grains

Natasha

[Guest guest]

Hello! I saw your post on the kefir grains and wanted to let you know that real

grains you get from other people will last indefinately while those that are

purchased at stores, like Yogourmet, only are good for a few batches (like

yoghurt starters.) So if they have limited availability to stores then the real

live grains would be their best bet for long term use.

I belong to an international group that is about kefir (

Kefir_making/?yguid=456414778 ) and you can join

it and get information, or if you tell me where those people visiting the US

will be I will ask on the kefir forum to find out if someone is near there to

meet. People on the kefir forum also ship them and charge just to cover the cost

of shipping, usually $5-8 (domestically) so they could have the grains shipped

to the location in the US ahead of time and arrange for their care until those

people arrive. If the logistics of care before arrival are difficult maybe

someone on the kefir forum that is close could just ship them directly to

Malaysia?

I think the way to bring them on the airplane would be to dehydrate them or keep

them in small baggies that are double wrapped and get back in milk as soon as

possible. It's more difficult now with flight restrictions but I know it has

been done; I can ask on the kefir forum and see what people suggest for transit.

Natasha

[Guest guest]

laurieminnesota <lauriemn@...> wrote:

>Does anyone have some kefir grains I could pick up this Saturday? Please email

me privately. Thanks!

>

[Guest guest]

I purchase Kefir Grains from Linden Hills coop, at 44th and France. They are in

the cooler in the dairy area, next to the Joghurt starter.

[Guest guest]

I've never found real kefir grains in coops, so probably what you are referring

to is the freeze-dried culture that resembles yogurt starter in sealed packets.

That is a modern version of the real thing which these days can only be obtained

from someone who is a caretaker of the grains. The real kefir grains will last

you entire lifetime (if you care for them properly as they are a living

organism), while the commercially available dried culture has to be replenished

from time to time by buying more. They dried culture does not have the full

spectrum of microflora (beneficial bacteria and yeasts) that the real kefir

grains have, but is convenient when your lifestyle prevents you from a long-term

commitment to caring for real kefir grains.

Re: Kefir Grains

I purchase Kefir Grains from Linden Hills coop, at 44th and France. They are

in the cooler in the dairy area, next to the Joghurt starter.

[Guest guest]

Ah. Hm, in using raw milk for kefir, does one get a chance at more of the

cultures?

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> I've never found real kefir grains in coops, so probably what you are

referring to is the freeze-dried culture that resembles yogurt starter in sealed

packets. That is a modern version of the real thing which these days can only

be obtained from someone who is a caretaker of the grains. The real kefir

grains will last you entire lifetime (if you care for them properly as they are

a living organism), while the commercially available dried culture has to be

replenished from time to time by buying more. They dried culture does not have

the full spectrum of microflora (beneficial bacteria and yeasts) that the real

kefir grains have, but is convenient when your lifestyle prevents you from a

long-term commitment to caring for real kefir grains.

>

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> I purchase Kefir Grains from Linden Hills coop, at 44th and France. They are

in the cooler in the dairy area, next to the Joghurt starter.

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