Guest guest Report post Posted July 20, 2010 That's a great description ! mmmmmm Gummy Bears !! I haven't had one in so many years ! lol If I add more milk than usual.. do you think they will grow faster.. or will I have to keep putting the same largeer amount and wait for the gradual changes (days/weeks)...? ~ > >>>>>>>> it tastes yummy - with a bit fantasy like gummy bears (sweet because they live off of the milk sugar). I have been told, they are very beneficial for you. > > Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted July 20, 2010 Oooo,you just made me think of a yummy treat to try making..I wonder if you can add jello or gelatin to kefirade?OOOooo maybe turkish delights,gotta go look at the recipe and see what I can replace..LJPS Re: Kefir That's a great description ! mmmmmm Gummy Bears !! I haven't had one in so many years ! lol If I add more milk than usual.. do you think they will grow faster.. or will I have to keep putting the same largeer amount and wait for the gradual changes (days/weeks)...? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted July 20, 2010 Oooo,you just made me think of a yummy treat to try making..I wonder if you can add jello or gelatin to kefirade?OOOooo maybe turkish delights,gotta go look at the recipe and see what I can replace..LJPS Re: Kefir That's a great description ! mmmmmm Gummy Bears !! I haven't had one in so many years ! lol If I add more milk than usual.. do you think they will grow faster.. or will I have to keep putting the same largeer amount and wait for the gradual changes (days/weeks)...? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted July 21, 2010 don't worry, they'll grow faster than you will need them to (unless you'll get addicted to eating our gummy bears I guess ;o) ) they at least double weekly if used daily (and then of course you could separate them and start more batches if neededSubject: Re: KefirTo: RawDairy Date: Tuesday, July 20, 2010, 3:11 PM That's a great description ! mmmmmm Gummy Bears !! I haven't had one in so many years ! lol If I add more milk than usual.. do you think they will grow faster.. or will I have to keep putting the same largeer amount and wait for the gradual changes (days/weeks)...? ~ > >>>>>>>> it tastes yummy - with a bit fantasy like gummy bears (sweet because they live off of the milk sugar). I have been told, they are very beneficial for you. > > Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted July 21, 2010 don't worry, they'll grow faster than you will need them to (unless you'll get addicted to eating our gummy bears I guess ;o) ) they at least double weekly if used daily (and then of course you could separate them and start more batches if neededSubject: Re: KefirTo: RawDairy Date: Tuesday, July 20, 2010, 3:11 PM That's a great description ! mmmmmm Gummy Bears !! I haven't had one in so many years ! lol If I add more milk than usual.. do you think they will grow faster.. or will I have to keep putting the same largeer amount and wait for the gradual changes (days/weeks)...? ~ > >>>>>>>> it tastes yummy - with a bit fantasy like gummy bears (sweet because they live off of the milk sugar). I have been told, they are very beneficial for you. > > Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted July 21, 2010 Thank you !! I tried using lemon juice to soak my oats.. and I did not like the taste of my oatmeal at all !!.. When I soaked it with Kefir.. it tasted so much better... lemon juice can be a bit overpowering... Great for iced tea.. lemonade... meat.. but not for my hot cereal. ~ > > > > > >>>>>>>> it tastes yummy - with a bit fantasy like gummy bears (sweet because they live off of the milk sugar). I have been told, they are very beneficial for you. > > > > > > > Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted July 21, 2010 Thank you !! I tried using lemon juice to soak my oats.. and I did not like the taste of my oatmeal at all !!.. When I soaked it with Kefir.. it tasted so much better... lemon juice can be a bit overpowering... Great for iced tea.. lemonade... meat.. but not for my hot cereal. ~ > > > > > >>>>>>>> it tastes yummy - with a bit fantasy like gummy bears (sweet because they live off of the milk sugar). I have been told, they are very beneficial for you. > > > > > > > Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted July 22, 2010 Did you try overnight to whenever fermenting the oatmeal plus whatever dried fruits, nuts, seeds, etc. you care to add with kefir? Yum .. and it keeps and keeps and keeps digesting the sugars, etc., making everything tender etc. easy for dentures, etc. Add honey or Stevia to serve & you've got a wonderful diabetic or celiac suitable dish I understand. The stevia sweetens to taste w/out cals. It is yummy. I use the whole raw oatmeal, no cooking .. just soak with cloth or coffee filter over your bowl or container ... can do a " batch " for a family that will last for days. Joyce M. Simmerman Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted July 22, 2010 Did you try overnight to whenever fermenting the oatmeal plus whatever dried fruits, nuts, seeds, etc. you care to add with kefir? Yum .. and it keeps and keeps and keeps digesting the sugars, etc., making everything tender etc. easy for dentures, etc. Add honey or Stevia to serve & you've got a wonderful diabetic or celiac suitable dish I understand. The stevia sweetens to taste w/out cals. It is yummy. I use the whole raw oatmeal, no cooking .. just soak with cloth or coffee filter over your bowl or container ... can do a " batch " for a family that will last for days. Joyce M. Simmerman Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted July 22, 2010 Did you try overnight to whenever fermenting the oatmeal plus whatever dried fruits, nuts, seeds, etc. you care to add with kefir? Yum .. and it keeps and keeps and keeps digesting the sugars, etc., making everything tender etc. easy for dentures, etc. Add honey or Stevia to serve & you've got a wonderful diabetic or celiac suitable dish I understand. The stevia sweetens to taste w/out cals. It is yummy. I use the whole raw oatmeal, no cooking .. just soak with cloth or coffee filter over your bowl or container ... can do a " batch " for a family that will last for days. Joyce M. Simmerman Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted July 22, 2010 That sounds delicious !!!! I've never tried oatmeal with fruits/nuts. I have no clue why.. except to say that growing up.. I've always been given oatmeal made with milk/butter/sugar/cinnamon/vanila extract/pinch of salt. I'm curious about raw oatmeal.. I did see some youtube videos on it... Oh.. !! I saw a video on raw corn chowder ! If you need lime (not the fruit)to ferment the cornmeal... then I wonder if raw corn chowder is healthy for digesting as is... It did look good though.. ~ > >>>>> Did you try overnight to whenever fermenting the oatmeal plus whatever > dried fruits, nuts, seeds, etc. you care to add with kefir? Yum .. >>>>> I use the whole raw oatmeal, no cooking .. just soak with cloth or coffee filter over your bowl or container ... can do a " batch " for a family > that will last for days. > > Joyce M. Simmerman > Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted July 22, 2010 That sounds delicious !!!! I've never tried oatmeal with fruits/nuts. I have no clue why.. except to say that growing up.. I've always been given oatmeal made with milk/butter/sugar/cinnamon/vanila extract/pinch of salt. I'm curious about raw oatmeal.. I did see some youtube videos on it... Oh.. !! I saw a video on raw corn chowder ! If you need lime (not the fruit)to ferment the cornmeal... then I wonder if raw corn chowder is healthy for digesting as is... It did look good though.. ~ > >>>>> Did you try overnight to whenever fermenting the oatmeal plus whatever > dried fruits, nuts, seeds, etc. you care to add with kefir? Yum .. >>>>> I use the whole raw oatmeal, no cooking .. just soak with cloth or coffee filter over your bowl or container ... can do a " batch " for a family > that will last for days. > > Joyce M. Simmerman > Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted July 22, 2010 That sounds delicious !!!! I've never tried oatmeal with fruits/nuts. I have no clue why.. except to say that growing up.. I've always been given oatmeal made with milk/butter/sugar/cinnamon/vanila extract/pinch of salt. I'm curious about raw oatmeal.. I did see some youtube videos on it... Oh.. !! I saw a video on raw corn chowder ! If you need lime (not the fruit)to ferment the cornmeal... then I wonder if raw corn chowder is healthy for digesting as is... It did look good though.. ~ > >>>>> Did you try overnight to whenever fermenting the oatmeal plus whatever > dried fruits, nuts, seeds, etc. you care to add with kefir? Yum .. >>>>> I use the whole raw oatmeal, no cooking .. just soak with cloth or coffee filter over your bowl or container ... can do a " batch " for a family > that will last for days. > > Joyce M. Simmerman > Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted July 23, 2010 I wouldn't eat raw oatmeal. cooking it makes it more digestible. if you want to eat raw corn, I would ferment it like the corn relish recipe in Nourishing Traditions. > > > >>>>> Did you try overnight to whenever fermenting the oatmeal plus whatever > > dried fruits, nuts, seeds, etc. you care to add with kefir? Yum .. > > >>>>> I use the whole raw oatmeal, no cooking .. just soak with cloth or coffee filter over your bowl or container ... can do a " batch " for a family > > that will last for days. > > > > Joyce M. Simmerman > > > Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted July 23, 2010 I wouldn't eat raw oatmeal. cooking it makes it more digestible. if you want to eat raw corn, I would ferment it like the corn relish recipe in Nourishing Traditions. > > > >>>>> Did you try overnight to whenever fermenting the oatmeal plus whatever > > dried fruits, nuts, seeds, etc. you care to add with kefir? Yum .. > > >>>>> I use the whole raw oatmeal, no cooking .. just soak with cloth or coffee filter over your bowl or container ... can do a " batch " for a family > > that will last for days. > > > > Joyce M. Simmerman > > > Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted July 23, 2010 I wouldn't eat raw oatmeal. cooking it makes it more digestible. if you want to eat raw corn, I would ferment it like the corn relish recipe in Nourishing Traditions. > > > >>>>> Did you try overnight to whenever fermenting the oatmeal plus whatever > > dried fruits, nuts, seeds, etc. you care to add with kefir? Yum .. > > >>>>> I use the whole raw oatmeal, no cooking .. just soak with cloth or coffee filter over your bowl or container ... can do a " batch " for a family > > that will last for days. > > > > Joyce M. Simmerman > > > Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted July 23, 2010 Ohh so I would ferment the corn and then maybe grind it in a blender, and add the seasonings I want....? That doesn't seem as complicated as I thought it could be... I know you mentioned that you wouldn't eat raw oatmeal. I'm confused because I thought soaking it overnight (rolled oats) would make it digestible...? ~ > >>>> I wouldn't eat raw oatmeal. cooking it makes it more digestible. if you want to eat raw corn, I would ferment it like the corn relish recipe in Nourishing Traditions. > Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted July 23, 2010 Ohh so I would ferment the corn and then maybe grind it in a blender, and add the seasonings I want....? That doesn't seem as complicated as I thought it could be... I know you mentioned that you wouldn't eat raw oatmeal. I'm confused because I thought soaking it overnight (rolled oats) would make it digestible...? ~ > >>>> I wouldn't eat raw oatmeal. cooking it makes it more digestible. if you want to eat raw corn, I would ferment it like the corn relish recipe in Nourishing Traditions. > Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted July 24, 2010 soaking the oatmeal overnight helps to neutralize phytic acid (which blocks mineral absorption). thus, the soaking improves the nutritional benefits of the oatmeal. see p. 452 of NT. cooking it makes it more digestible. > > > >>>> I wouldn't eat raw oatmeal. cooking it makes it more digestible. if you want to eat raw corn, I would ferment it like the corn relish recipe in Nourishing Traditions. > > > Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted July 24, 2010 soaking the oatmeal overnight helps to neutralize phytic acid (which blocks mineral absorption). thus, the soaking improves the nutritional benefits of the oatmeal. see p. 452 of NT. cooking it makes it more digestible. > > > >>>> I wouldn't eat raw oatmeal. cooking it makes it more digestible. if you want to eat raw corn, I would ferment it like the corn relish recipe in Nourishing Traditions. > > > Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted July 24, 2010 soaking the oatmeal overnight helps to neutralize phytic acid (which blocks mineral absorption). thus, the soaking improves the nutritional benefits of the oatmeal. see p. 452 of NT. cooking it makes it more digestible. > > > >>>> I wouldn't eat raw oatmeal. cooking it makes it more digestible. if you want to eat raw corn, I would ferment it like the corn relish recipe in Nourishing Traditions. > > > Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted February 21, 2011 Deb--- do you mind sharing the store/link to where you purchased them? Thanks! -Amber > > So, I went to EBay, and found someone selling kefir grains - and bought them. Organic grass fed raw milk kefir grains. They came very fast - I received them on Saturday. I made a batch immediately, and gave them 30 hours. Made another batch, and just drained that one. Now I have another batch fermenting. > > Supposedly, it doesn't taste too good at first ... but I went ahead and put some in my smoothie. It was not bad! I don't really know what normal would be, as I always bought flavored in the store (favorite was peach). > > This list has truly taken me to new heights. > > Deb > Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted February 21, 2011 Wonderful! At 30 hour incubation, kefir should taste like a mildly tart plain yogurt that is slightly watered down. The longer you culture, the more tart it becomes. Enjoy!!! Next step...kefir cheese! lol > > > > So, I went to EBay, and found someone selling kefir grains - and bought them. Organic grass fed raw milk kefir grains. They came very fast - I received them on Saturday. I made a batch immediately, and gave them 30 hours. Made another batch, and just drained that one. Now I have another batch fermenting. > > > > Supposedly, it doesn't taste too good at first ... but I went ahead and put some in my smoothie. It was not bad! I don't really know what normal would be, as I always bought flavored in the store (favorite was peach). > > > > This list has truly taken me to new heights. > > > > Deb > > > Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted February 21, 2011 FWIW, I find that different grains have different tastes, too. I had some grains from a friend which I used for a year or so that were very...earthy and tart. The only way I could drink it was in a very highly flavored smoothie. The ones I grow now are SO very mild...almost like a milk buttermilk. Deelightful! So if you find that you can't adjust to the taste of what you have, you could always try another source. Beth > > So, I went to EBay, and found someone selling kefir grains - and bought them. Organic grass fed raw milk kefir grains. They came very fast - I received them on Saturday. I made a batch immediately, and gave them 30 hours. Made another batch, and just drained that one. Now I have another batch fermenting. > > Supposedly, it doesn't taste too good at first ... but I went ahead and put some in my smoothie. It was not bad! I don't really know what normal would be, as I always bought flavored in the store (favorite was peach). > > This list has truly taken me to new heights. > > Deb > Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted February 22, 2011 It was puredynamics - it looks like he's out of it for the moment. I have had some email contact, and he got right back to me with a question I had. I can ask when he'll have more ... Deb From: berlinsmith <berlinsmith@...>Subject: Re: kefir Date: Monday, February 21, 2011, 2:39 PM Deb--- do you mind sharing the store/link to where you purchased them? Thanks! -Amber>> So, I went to EBay, and found someone selling kefir grains - and bought them. Organic grass fed raw milk kefir grains. They came very fast - I received them on Saturday. I made a batch immediately, and gave them 30 hours. Made another batch, and just drained that one. Now I have another batch fermenting.> > Supposedly, it doesn't taste too good at first ... but I went ahead and put some in my smoothie. It was not bad! I don't really know what normal would be, as I always bought flavored in the store (favorite was peach).> > This list has truly taken me to new heights.> > Deb> Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
