We appreciate the shout out :) Quick note - That white fuzz actually isn't mold, its called "flowers of kefir" You can google that if you want to learn about it more. Generally harmless but it doesn't taste the best. Your kefir looks amazing by the way. Keep up the good work!
@@SageandStoneHomestead I'm thankful for fusion teas too. Just got my grains from them two weeks ago and I'm already enjoying fresh kefir for the first time, after consuming store bought for about two years. Fusion teas I hail you from the Caribbean ❤
Hellooooo Heather, Levi & Kid’s 🥰 it’s been awhile I haven’t been on TH-cam I’ve been busy😀 But I have to say my Brother in Law makes this all the time & drinks it everyday. I tried it but It didn’t agree with me. 😳 Today He actually asked me to add milk to it everyday while he’s in Florida for the week 😁
I just ordered kefir grains from the company you ordered yours from. Super excited to make my own milk kefir. My daughter and I have been purchasing it and I think it’s time we start making our own. Plus we buy raw milk so even better. If I may ask, what did you flavor yours with in the video? It looked like strawberry. Thank you for sharing. I started watching your videos since Fall Into Sourdough and love your content.
I kept a kefir culture going for several years. Then life happened and I lost the culture. My sister is bringing me more grains. Watching your video has inspired me to get a culture going again.
Hi. I’m re-watching this because I bought dehydrated kefir starter. 2 days ago I tried making it for the first time. I added the 4 cups of milk (2%) right away (I didn’t know I’m supposed to do one cup at a time/a day) and this morning I didn’t see bubbles but it was thick and smelt like yogurt. I was going to try it, I tried straining it, and I didn’t see any kefir grains. It looked like sour milk. I ended up dumping it in my sink, I’m not sure I made it right. My question is are kefir grains and kefir starter the same? An idea for a video:) Thanks
No they are different. The starter powder has about 12 strains of bacteria and the grains have over 60. The grains take time to get going but once they do you don't have to buy them again!
Wow that's so amazing!!! They say eruptions on the skin can be an outward sign of an inner issue. Seems like you were able to cure the issue with Kefir! How awesome!!
I've been making it for over 5 years now, started, as we had tried everything for my sons psoriasis. I've given so many grains away to friends and they have all seen the benefit
Milk kefir is my favorite ferment hands down! I used to make it with goats milk too but now I only have access to raw cows milk. Thank you for sharing with the collab! Your knowledge is so inspiring!
You’re grains look very healthy!! I’ve been making Kefir for about 6 weeks. I am LOVING it! I enjoy working with the grains, straining them and making more. Trying to find that sweet spot of thickness as I find mine to be thinner than I’d like and still need to gone on and try a second ferment with fruit.
It never occurred to me to do the second ferment until I saw my sister in law do it! I've done second ferments with kombucha and Jun so it makes sense but it still never occurred to me! Haha
I've been having a hard time finding unflavored / unsweetened Kefir locally so this is great! I also share Kefir with my dog which helps him too. Thank you for all of the tips on how to make this at home!
I love all your Video’s you know that & I did do a marathon on the ones I missed. I’m so happy your doing this Video 😁 So nice to see you, I need to get back to my routine, Tea in the morning with Sage & Stone 🥰
Thank you for the step-by-step informative recipe for making kefir. Another great recipe to add to my list. Good luck on those baby goats! thank you for your collaboration!
Thank you so much for this video. I have been wanting to make kefir with my goats milk but everything I had read said it was hard to do with raw milk. I will be ordering my grains, my husband loves a drinkable “yogurt”.
I have never had kefir. But i think it would be great to try cause i think it would be very beneficial healthwise. Thank you for this. I'm kind of excited! Lol! ❤️
I started making kefir for the first time last month, and am loving it! I got my grains from the same company 😊 I'll have to try the flavored second ferment next time! Thanks for the great video!
I have always wanted to make kefir, but was intimidated. Thank you for sharing this…it doesn’t look so complicated after all. Do you have to use Raw milk? I understand it might be better for you ( gut wise) but since I am new to this I am curious. Also I haven’t gone the raw milk stage just yet…baby steps….so much to learn…..Oh, I just had a thought…Can you make Flavored Kefir Popsicles? Would freezing kill the bacteria in the Kefir …you said something about freezing some grains as a safety measure. I was just wondering, cuz I might be able to make healthy popsicle this summer. 🤷🏻♀️
You can absolutely use store bought cows milk if that's what you have easy access to!! I've never frozen the kefir into popsicles but I think I will this year because that sounds like a fantastic idea and should absolutely preserve the probiotics! Thanks for the idea!
Thank you. I'm learning a lot! Interesting history. I'm doing baby steps. I think I'll try store bought first. Fermentation is all new to me. But I'll get there! Thank you!!!
I watched another video in which they were making kefir! I guess I need to get some crystals! My family likes kefir better than yogurt. Thanks for sharing! I bet it's great with goat's milk! Enjoy!
Thank you for this video today! I cannot have regular dairy due to a casein allergy, but tolerate goat milk products well. I'm so excited to try this Goat Milk Kefir now! I do have someone at my local farmer's market who sells fresh goat milk, so I will be getting some kefir grains to give this a try.
I love milk Kefir. I have been making & drinking it for almost a year now. It's a drinkable yogurt. I just use regular whole milk. I have several grains frozen for future use or to share.
YES!! We have used it in place of sour cream. It would be amazing as part of the liquid in pancakes where you would use buttermilk!!! I used it in Salisbury steak gravy the other day. ♡♡
I've never tasted kefir and I don't like yogurt so I figure this must taste the same? I have made yogurt with my instant pot for hubby though. I am enjoying this collab and am picking up some great tips!
I have never heard of this kefir stuff before today, just as I haven’t heard of many of the things you bring to your channel in the kitchen part of your content. This was pretty interesting and had my attention of wanting to know more lol. I learned so much on this channel of so many different unique things and I go back in I’ll tell my husband about it and it gets his attention to, something like this is leaning more towards my interest but many of the other things I tell him about from your channel gets his attention and at times I get him to sit and watch your video with me. I love it when a new video comes out it gets me hyped up wondering what you’re going to talk about today 😊 can’t wait for the babies and can’t wait for the next video. Thanks for sharing this information it sounds like I need to try this….God Bless
You make this look so much less intimidating than I thought it would be! Kefir is something I have tried from the store, but have never thought to try making. I think I’ll try now! ❤
Thanks for sharing, I will check out your dairy free link, as I have some issues with dairy. I've made yogurt but kefir looks so much easier! Glad to have found so many new creators through fermented February!
My boyfriend just loves kefir. Although he doesn't like it if it's thick. Thank you for the lesson. I'm learning the sourdough starter process as well.
Can you please tell me the brand and kind of drink flavoring you used in your milk kefir....my internet is so bad...I have to watch videos on 144 pixels so I can't tell by just looking....I am new to doing my own raw milk kefir and just using it now for about a month....I can so tell the difference in my GERD....
It's something we get at our local discount grocer, they get closeouts and don't always have the same things week by week but I'm glad I picked this up when I did! It's Island Oasis Strawberry Puree
A friend and I made blueberry kefir a long time ago from store bought kefir- it was a method to try and detox our livers. Kefir is quite strong but healthy. It is definitely an acquired taste- the tingle is there! Thank you for the recipe- I will try and make this on my own.
I love Kefir and have not thought of making it myself. In our area, after COVID and supply chain issues, the stores never stocked my favorite Kefir product. So, now, I can make my own! Thank you. I enjoyed watching.
I allow my kefir to culture a bit longer until I see the whey start to separate. The whey falls away through the sieve and I change the bowl and use a spoon to stir the thick kefir into another bowl. It gives me a kefir With a thick texture just like yoghurt.
Love it! I like to make yogurt from the store bought cows milk since it ends up cheaper than buying it. I use organic. I have been wanting to get set up with kefir again. I did it for a while in VA, but stopped. Looking forward to the babies! So excited for you! Oh, the little guy, Oh Henry, is doing fabulous! He is fat, and momma has recovered almost 100% from her delivery.
Woah that's amazing! I've got mine in a perpetual state of dormancy it seems. I need to get back into it! I feed the main batch every 3 months probably lol
I've seen kefir at the store but have not tried it. This is an interesting concept. I appreciate you making this video for learning from! Many Blessings from Deborah in West Virginia!
I feel much better about making kefir now. I have a book but I like to see what people are talking about so I know what it is supposed to look like. I was scared to leave milk out 😆. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and have a blessed day
That's the fun thing about language, it can adapt and change depending on usage. I've heard it many different ways but mostly the way I pronounce it, at least in my area. 😊
Thank you so much for this video 😊 How do I make my kefir thicker also my grains haven't grown that much Also how do I add fruit flavors Peace be with you
We love homemade kefir. I lost my kefir "start" during some life chaos, and am just getting ready to start again. I didn't know about saving some in the freezer, well I get going again I'll be sure to try the freezing method. Thank you for the tips and a great demo.
I love the Kefir mustache you had going there. Thank you for sharing what Kefir is and how to use it and ways to process t. You did a awesome job. I have learned so much about Keifir and an looking forward to check it out......mmmmm,, Fuzzy Milk
I've made raw milk kefir for the past decade. Usually we use it in our smoothies, but I make cheese with some and soak my homemade granolanin it before dehydrating it.
Thank you for such a wonderful explanation of the kefir grains; I wasn't quite sure how to handle them or keep them alive..:) I can't wait to try it, and make my own 'champagney' goodness!
We appreciate the shout out :) Quick note - That white fuzz actually isn't mold, its called "flowers of kefir" You can google that if you want to learn about it more. Generally harmless but it doesn't taste the best. Your kefir looks amazing by the way. Keep up the good work!
Thank you Fusion Teas!!! That's great to know!♡♡
@@SageandStoneHomestead I'm thankful for fusion teas too. Just got my grains from them two weeks ago and I'm already enjoying fresh kefir for the first time, after consuming store bought for about two years. Fusion teas I hail you from the Caribbean ❤
May u please message me about the lids location
Hi Patti! here is the link: fermentaholics.com/product/silicone-fermentation-stretch-lids-waterless-airlocks/
It's helpful to know that the milk should be fresh.
For sure!! The less bacteria to compete with the culture the better. ♡
Hellooooo Heather, Levi & Kid’s 🥰 it’s been awhile I haven’t been on TH-cam I’ve been busy😀 But I have to say my Brother in Law makes this all the time & drinks it everyday. I tried it but It didn’t agree with me. 😳 Today He actually asked me to add milk to it everyday while he’s in Florida for the week 😁
Oh I'm so sorry it didn't agree with you!!
Thank you for this and Thanks to all of the collaborators and Hoss Tools.
Thanks for watching!!
The very interesting history of kefir: www.rawmilkinstitute.org/updates/the-fascinating-history-of-milk-kefir
Thanks for the historical story!
My kefir grains have been ordered! Super excited to master this!
Congrats!! happy Fermenting!
Thanks for all of the great info, I have ordered my kefir grains and am ready to make some!
Hope you enjoy!! ❤️
I just ordered kefir grains from the company you ordered yours from. Super excited to make my own milk kefir. My daughter and I have been purchasing it and I think it’s time we start making our own. Plus we buy raw milk so even better. If I may ask, what did you flavor yours with in the video? It looked like strawberry. Thank you for sharing. I started watching your videos since Fall Into Sourdough and love your content.
Yes it is strawberry! It's Island Oasis Strawberry fruit puree we get at our discount grocer!
I kept a kefir culture going for several years. Then life happened and I lost the culture. My sister is bringing me more grains. Watching your video has inspired me to get a culture going again.
That's so good to hear! Happy fermenting!
Hi. I’m re-watching this because I bought dehydrated kefir starter. 2 days ago I tried making it for the first time. I added the 4 cups of milk (2%) right away (I didn’t know I’m supposed to do one cup at a time/a day) and this morning I didn’t see bubbles but it was thick and smelt like yogurt. I was going to try it, I tried straining it, and I didn’t see any kefir grains. It looked like sour milk.
I ended up dumping it in my sink, I’m not sure I made it right.
My question is are kefir grains and kefir starter the same?
An idea for a video:)
Thanks
No they are different. The starter powder has about 12 strains of bacteria and the grains have over 60. The grains take time to get going but once they do you don't have to buy them again!
And you can't get grains from the powder. You can get grains from fusion Teas online!
Kefir and other things with good probiotics cured my adult acne. So of course I had to watch this Thanks 😊❤
Wow that's so amazing!!! They say eruptions on the skin can be an outward sign of an inner issue. Seems like you were able to cure the issue with Kefir! How awesome!!
Oh that is wonderful. I need to explore that!
My adult grandson has flares all the time, this is a great tip, i just bought a water Kreifer kit, so I will try this first 😊, thank you
I've been making it for over 5 years now, started, as we had tried everything for my sons psoriasis. I've given so many grains away to friends and they have all seen the benefit
That's amazing!!!!
Great instructional video.
Thanks, Hoss!♡
Milk kefir is my favorite ferment hands down! I used to make it with goats milk too but now I only have access to raw cows milk. Thank you for sharing with the collab! Your knowledge is so inspiring!
I'm sure it's just as great with cow's milk!! Thanks for hosting Fermented February !!
You’re grains look very healthy!! I’ve been making Kefir for about 6 weeks. I am LOVING it! I enjoy working with the grains, straining them and making more. Trying to find that sweet spot of thickness as I find mine to be thinner than I’d like and still need to gone on and try a second ferment with fruit.
It never occurred to me to do the second ferment until I saw my sister in law do it! I've done second ferments with kombucha and Jun so it makes sense but it still never occurred to me! Haha
My kids and I absolutely love kefir but we haven't made our own yet. Thank you so much for walking us through this.
Let me know how you like homemade kefir if you give it a try!♡♡
I've been having a hard time finding unflavored / unsweetened Kefir locally so this is great! I also share Kefir with my dog which helps him too. Thank you for all of the tips on how to make this at home!
Oh I didn't even think about how good it could be for dogs!! That's awesome! Thanks for watching!
You can also give it to your chickens and other animals , chickens really like it.
Got my grains from amazon.
I love all your Video’s you know that & I did do a marathon on the ones I missed. I’m so happy your doing this Video 😁 So nice to see you, I need to get back to my routine, Tea in the morning with Sage & Stone 🥰
I've missed you, Kathy!! So glad to "see" you today!!♡♡
I never would have thought to just flavor it before drinking it like that. Lol!
FUNNY. I never thought to do a 2F until I saw you do it 🤣🤣🤣
It's probably like Kombucha... It's all much better homemade!
For sure!!♡♡
If you want your kefir to be more spoonable add chia seeds after fermentation and put in the fridge.
Great idea!! ♥
Thank you for the step-by-step informative recipe for making kefir. Another great recipe to add to my list. Good luck on those baby goats! thank you for your collaboration!
Thanks so much! Can't wait for more babies!!♡♡
I have never made keifer. You make it seem so simple. I am loving all the fermented recipes and tips.
It's very simple!!
Thank you so much for this video. I have been wanting to make kefir with my goats milk but everything I had read said it was hard to do with raw milk. I will be ordering my grains, my husband loves a drinkable “yogurt”.
The grass we ordered had no issues getting established with raw milk! Originally they were formed using raw milk so it makes sense!
I have never had kefir. But i think it would be great to try cause i think it would be very beneficial healthwise. Thank you for this. I'm kind of excited! Lol! ❤️
I'm glad you're excited!! Thanks for watching!♡♡
I started making kefir for the first time last month, and am loving it! I got my grains from the same company 😊 I'll have to try the flavored second ferment next time! Thanks for the great video!
Yay it's awesome to hear you're loving kefir too!♡♡
I’m loving fermented February! I’m new to fermenting but I’ve added this to my list of things to try!
yay!! I hope you love it! Thanks for watching!
Thank you so much for your participation in this collaboration. I didn't know anything about kefir until now--so I appreciate your teaching!
You are so welcome! Thanks for watching!
Loved the video. I’ve tried making Kifer and was pretty successful. Your instructions were very helpful.
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching!!
I have always wanted to make kefir, but was intimidated. Thank you for sharing this…it doesn’t look so complicated after all. Do you have to use Raw milk? I understand it might be better for you ( gut wise) but since I am new to this I am curious. Also I haven’t gone the raw milk stage just yet…baby steps….so much to learn…..Oh, I just had a thought…Can you make Flavored Kefir Popsicles? Would freezing kill the bacteria in the Kefir …you said something about freezing some grains as a safety measure. I was just wondering, cuz I might be able to make healthy popsicle this summer. 🤷🏻♀️
You can absolutely use store bought cows milk if that's what you have easy access to!! I've never frozen the kefir into popsicles but I think I will this year because that sounds like a fantastic idea and should absolutely preserve the probiotics! Thanks for the idea!
Thank you. I'm learning a lot! Interesting history. I'm doing baby steps. I think I'll try store bought first. Fermentation is all new to me. But I'll get there! Thank you!!!
Baby steps!! Thanks for watching!♡♡
I watched another video in which they were making kefir! I guess I need to get some crystals! My family likes kefir better than yogurt. Thanks for sharing! I bet it's great with goat's milk! Enjoy!
Seems like you're getting nudges from above to make some kefir! Lol! ♡♡
Thank you for this video today! I cannot have regular dairy due to a casein allergy, but tolerate goat milk products well. I'm so excited to try this Goat Milk Kefir now! I do have someone at my local farmer's market who sells fresh goat milk, so I will be getting some kefir grains to give this a try.
I truly hope kefir agrees with you!! Thanks for watching!
I love milk Kefir. I have been making & drinking it for almost a year now. It's a drinkable yogurt. I just use regular whole milk. I have several grains frozen for future use or to share.
Perfect!! That is so awesome!!
I’ve only had kefir a couple of times. I liked it but it was so expensive. I think I would like to try making it. Thanks for your video.
It is very expensive at the store!!
Heather, can you cook & bake with it ? 😁
YES!! We have used it in place of sour cream. It would be amazing as part of the liquid in pancakes where you would use buttermilk!!! I used it in Salisbury steak gravy the other day. ♡♡
I've never tasted kefir and I don't like yogurt so I figure this must taste the same? I have made yogurt with my instant pot for hubby though. I am enjoying this collab and am picking up some great tips!
It's a lot like yogurt but with a sparkly kind of zest to it!
Thank you, Heather…did water kefir one time, but grains did not revive themselves. So, never tried again. Will look into it some more….😊
Oh that's sad!! Hopefully milk kefir is nicer to you!
I have never had homemade fermented kefir. Is it anything like the drinkable yogurt you can buy from the store? Your version sounds simple and yummy
Yes it's just like that but honestly thicker and with more pizazz with the bubbles in it. The drinkable yogurt we have purchased before wasn't bubbly.
Thank you so much for this awesome vid!! I've got lots of raw goats milk and now I know what to do with it!! So excited!!!
YAY for having lots of raw goat's milk on hand! It's the best!!
Very interesting, I now understand Kefir a lot better, Thank you for sharing.
I'm so glad! Thanks for watching!!♡♡
Thank you ❤for all the information. Sounds wonderful ❤
It's so yummy! Thanks for watching!
We've been considering getting goats so this might come in handy soon! Thanks!
Eeep!! I hope you do get goats! They are such a joy!♡♡
i've never tried it, but i bet i would like it, cool history, and nice to know it's so easy to make!
If you like yogurt, you'll like this!! Thanks for watching!
Thanks for all the info on milk kefir, I've never tried it but it looks good
Thanks for watching!!
You always do such a good job teaching! Thank you.
Thank you so much Cathy!!♡♡
Thank you for this! I've never had kefir, but am wanting to try it. This is the push I need! 🙂 God bless!
Please let me know what you think of it when you try it!!♡♡
How do i get my kefir grain to grow and get thicker
Also how do i add fruit flavors
I have never heard of this kefir stuff before today, just as I haven’t heard of many of the things you bring to your channel in the kitchen part of your content. This was pretty interesting and had my attention of wanting to know more lol. I learned so much on this channel of so many different unique things and I go back in I’ll tell my husband about it and it gets his attention to, something like this is leaning more towards my interest but many of the other things I tell him about from your channel gets his attention and at times I get him to sit and watch your video with me. I love it when a new video comes out it gets me hyped up wondering what you’re going to talk about today 😊 can’t wait for the babies and can’t wait for the next video. Thanks for sharing this information it sounds like I need to try this….God Bless
I'm so glad to have you here, Flora!!
You make this look so much less intimidating than I thought it would be! Kefir is something I have tried from the store, but have never thought to try making. I think I’ll try now! ❤
I'm SO glad for that!! Enjoy your homemade kefir!
I buy Kefir to put in my smoothies but I never thought of fermenting it!
Yes! Kefir is already a fermented food and can easily be made at home! It's wonderful!
I need to start doing kefir again! Thanks for the inspiration!
You're so welcome!! Thanks for watching!
I love kefir! There is so much you can do with it!
Yes there is!!♡♡
This looks wonderful! I will have to try this.
Please do! Thanks for watching!
Thanks for sharing, I will check out your dairy free link, as I have some issues with dairy. I've made yogurt but kefir looks so much easier! Glad to have found so many new creators through fermented February!
Kefir is a lot easier! Enjoy!!
My boyfriend just loves kefir. Although he doesn't like it if it's thick. Thank you for the lesson. I'm learning the sourdough starter process as well.
Oh interesting! I love it thick!
I have never tried Kefir, but listening to your description I will definitely make and try
I hope you enjoy it! Thanks for watching!
So many new ideas from watching all the fermented collabs! How would you flavor it? Could you just add puréed fruit into it?
Yes! That's exactly what I do!♡
Thanks for this! You make it look so easy!!
I'm so glad! It really is easy! Thanks for watching!
Love this! You are pleasurable to listen to and I love learning from you! Thank you!! 🎉
Awe thanks so much!♡♡
Kefir is the only way I can drink cow milk without triggering my IBS. I would really love to make my own at home.
Oh that's wonderful! Making it from home would be so awesome for you!!
I love kefir I buy it at the store all the time. Looks simple enough to make that will be next on my list. Thanks for the info you make it look easy.
Hope you enjoy it!! Thanks for watching!!
“Yogurt Champagne” sounds lovely! I’ve been wanting to try Kifer, so here’s a reason! Thank you!
You're so welcome!! Thanks for watching!!
This is something I definitely want to try this year. Thanks
You should! Thanks for watching!
Wowwie! Your knowledge on kefir is mind blowing. 💕. Thank you so much for this video and the process of making this delicious treat. 👍🏼
Thank you so much♡♡
Wow! You are a kitchen scientist. Great video. Thank you.
Hahaah thank you!!
Thank you for sharing your process and making it look easy! I do plan to try out making milk kefir!
Yay I hope you love it!!
Thank you for sharing! Kefir is not something I had heard of until Fermented Homestead made it. Good for gut health too!
She has some great videos on it too!! Thanks for watching!!
I can't wait for the babies!💖
ME EITHER!!♡♡
This is awesome! I’ve never experienced Kefir before, but this looks amazing. Thanks for the detailed explanation 😊
My pleasure 😊 Thanks for watching!!
I learned from watching Anna that kefir is so good for your gut. I’ve been waiting to learn about this!!
She did an excellent deep dive on it!! Love her!!
Can you please tell me the brand and kind of drink flavoring you used in your milk kefir....my internet is so bad...I have to watch videos on 144 pixels so I can't tell by just looking....I am new to doing my own raw milk kefir and just using it now for about a month....I can so tell the difference in my GERD....
It's something we get at our local discount grocer, they get closeouts and don't always have the same things week by week but I'm glad I picked this up when I did! It's Island Oasis Strawberry Puree
A friend and I made blueberry kefir a long time ago from store bought kefir- it was a method to try and detox our livers. Kefir is quite strong but healthy. It is definitely an acquired taste- the tingle is there! Thank you for the recipe- I will try and make this on my own.
The tingle is very interesting!!
Thank you for the step-by-step informative recipe for making kefir
You bet! Thanks for watching!
I love Kefir and have not thought of making it myself. In our area, after COVID and supply chain issues, the stores never stocked my favorite Kefir product. So, now, I can make my own! Thank you. I enjoyed watching.
Oh man they STILL don't stock it! Sad!! Making your own will help that problem for sure!
I really want to make milk kefir!
I think you should! It's so easy!!!
I allow my kefir to culture a bit longer until I see the whey start to separate. The whey falls away through the sieve and I change the bowl and use a spoon to stir the thick kefir into another bowl. It gives me a kefir With a thick texture just like yoghurt.
I've done that before and it's really nice!
I love making kefir. I love, love drinking it ♥️♥️♥️
It's a win all around!!♡♡
I love making yogurt with our goats milk, always thick 👍🏻 I am going to have to try making kefir! 😍🤓 thank you for sharing this!
You bet!! Enjoy!
Love it! I like to make yogurt from the store bought cows milk since it ends up cheaper than buying it. I use organic. I have been wanting to get set up with kefir again. I did it for a while in VA, but stopped. Looking forward to the babies! So excited for you! Oh, the little guy, Oh Henry, is doing fabulous! He is fat, and momma has recovered almost 100% from her delivery.
SO Glad to hear it!!! What an amazing story that little guy has!!! Thanks so much for updating me!
I have 4 gallons of kombucha going. We love our kombucha!
Woah that's amazing! I've got mine in a perpetual state of dormancy it seems. I need to get back into it! I feed the main batch every 3 months probably lol
@@SageandStoneHomestead that's what I do with my Scoby hotel until it gets full than into the garden it goes 😂
I've seen kefir at the store but have not tried it. This is an interesting concept. I appreciate you making this video for learning from! Many Blessings from Deborah in West Virginia!
Thanks for watching!
I feel much better about making kefir now. I have a book but I like to see what people are talking about so I know what it is supposed to look like. I was scared to leave milk out 😆. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and have a blessed day
It's intimidating at first but worth doing!♡
The product kefir is pronounced "ka-feer" in English, including America, NOT "kee-fa".
That's the fun thing about language, it can adapt and change depending on usage. I've heard it many different ways but mostly the way I pronounce it, at least in my area. 😊
Thank you so much for this video 😊
How do I make my kefir thicker also my grains haven't grown that much
Also how do I add fruit flavors
Peace be with you
We add jam or smoothie mix to the kefir after straining, and for us the thickening is achieved after a longer fermenting time. We do.24 to 36 hours.
I am getting more into fermenting and am loving all the videos. Can't wait to try some Kefir. Thank you for sharing 🙂
You are so welcome! Thanks for watching!!
We love homemade kefir. I lost my kefir "start" during some life chaos, and am just getting ready to start again. I didn't know about saving some in the freezer, well I get going again I'll be sure to try the freezing method. Thank you for the tips and a great demo.
You're so welcome! Thanks for watching!!
I hate to admit, im afraid to even taste kefir. But this sure makes me want to try it. Thanks, Heather.
It's much like yogurt!
Your video was very informative Thanks 😊 I use a lot of nut based milks, I appreciate the link for non dairy kefir . I’m going to check that out.
You are so welcome! Thanks for watching!!
@@SageandStoneHomestead I'll be checking out more of your videos for sure!
Thanks!!! See ya there!♡♡
Where can i buy the kefir grains at??? I bought from Amazon & messed me up 🤦😫😫😫
I got mine from Fusion Teas online!
I love the Kefir mustache you had going there. Thank you for sharing what Kefir is and how to use it and ways to process t. You did a awesome job. I have learned so much about Keifir and an looking forward to check it out......mmmmm,, Fuzzy Milk
Fuzzy milk seems strange but it's SO GOOD haha!
I've made raw milk kefir for the past decade. Usually we use it in our smoothies, but I make cheese with some and soak my homemade granolanin it before dehydrating it.
Cheese!! Do you just strain the thick kefir through a yogurt strainer or kitchen cloth?
@@SageandStoneHomestead yes, it's actually a yogurt strainer. I also ferment the kefir until it's pretty thick.
Great, thank you!!
So much great history and information! My Word, these videos have been so amazing! Thank you!
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching!
I love my kefir grains. I bought mine from cultured foods that were shipped in milk. So they weren’t dormant when I received them. ❤
Perfection!!
Now I better understand what all the hype is about! Thanks for the video and participating in Fermented February!
You bet! Thanks for watching!!
I’ve never tried kefir. Excited to give this a try. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.
Thanks so much for watching!
Thank you so much. Your video explained this recipe so much better. I'll have to try it. I need the good stuff 👍🌹
We all need the good stuff!
Thank you for such a wonderful explanation of the kefir grains; I wasn't quite sure how to handle them or keep them alive..:) I can't wait to try it, and make my own 'champagney' goodness!
You are so welcome! Thanks for watching!
I have never tried kefir before, so i'll have to try it now. Looks like an interesting process and you make it sound pretty good. Thanks!
It's great! I hope you get to try it someday! ♡♡
Love that you showed the process using your goat’s milk. That’s how I want to learn to make it.
Are you getting goats soon?!