Guest guest Posted June 19, 2007 Report Share Posted June 19, 2007 Okay, I meant Keifer. I hope my future too Lynn > > Ladies, my future is looking wonderful (I think). The top 1/2 of the > jar is thick, cottage cheese looking and then the next 1/2 is split > between almost a clear liquid and the bottom is a white. Very > different looking. > > I think it is growing!! Yipee.. > > Lynn > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 19, 2007 Report Share Posted June 19, 2007 I think it is done, it should not be separating. You need to pour it off, or spoon off the top and use it and start again. Lynda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 19, 2007 Report Share Posted June 19, 2007 Isn't the top the Keifer? Now I am lost again... sorry, doesn't take much. > > I think it is done, it should not be separating. You need to pour it > off, or spoon off the top and use it and start again. > > Lynda > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 19, 2007 Report Share Posted June 19, 2007 Once it separates it is whey, I think. Lynda At 07:16 PM 6/19/2007, you wrote: >Isn't the top the Keifer? Now I am lost again... sorry, doesn't take >much. > > > > > > I think it is done, it should not be separating. You need to pour it > > off, or spoon off the top and use it and start again. > > > > Lynda > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 19, 2007 Report Share Posted June 19, 2007 Lynda, My Kefir always separates if I leave it long enough. It gets sharper in the process. If I leave it very long, it develops fairly good sized curds. Rogene Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 19, 2007 Report Share Posted June 19, 2007 Yep . . . that's what you're looking for. Save a tablespoon or so for the next batch and eat the rest. You future is next! Hugs, Rogene Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 19, 2007 Report Share Posted June 19, 2007 The whole thing is Kefir . . . The cottage cheese looking stuff are the curds, the clearish looking stuff is the whey. . . . You can eat/drink all of it. Rogene Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 20, 2007 Report Share Posted June 20, 2007 Hi , Those starter kits will help you get familiar with kefir, but hopefully you can get some real grains eventually, and make real kefir that is full of good probiotics. There is a difference between the dry starter packets that you get at health food stores, and the real kefir grains that are shared by homemade kefir makers, and it is significant. The real grains will perpetuate indefinitely. Once you have kefir grains, you never need to buy them again. The starter kits will make kefir that becomes weaker and weaker and does not allow you to continue making it without buying more. Just wanted you to know that when you buy the starter kits. Have fun with your kefir, and enjoy it! It's a very healthy addition to your diet. From: http://www.rwood.com/Articles/Kefir.htm " Unfortunately, both store-bought kefir beverages and the dried kefir starter packets are manipulated. They lack the kefir species that provides the matrix for the grains to build upon, making you dependent upon repeat purchases. Authentic kefir contains the complete range of beneficial flora that only self-sustaining ferments offer. It's available from both G.E.M. Cultures and FermentedTreasures.com. Dried, kefir starter packets (which I do NOT recommend because they are not self-perpetuating) are available on line from various sources and in some natural food stores. These sources provide detailed directions for use, including how to make dairy-free beverages. Or, find a kefir aficionados willing to share grains by visiting the on-line kefir chat group at Kefir_making. For a comprehensive kefir web page visit http://users.chariot.net.au/~dna/kefirpage.html, or simply enter " dom kefir " in your search engine. For accompanying recipes see Cornbread in a Skillet, Home Brewed Cider and Homemade Kefir. " > The whole thing is Kefir . . . The cottage cheese looking stuff are the curds, the clearish looking stuff is the whey. . . . > > You can eat/drink all of it. > > Rogene > > > > > > > > --------------------------------- > It's here! Your new message! > Get new email alerts with the free Toolbar. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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