Thank you so much for visiting and for the kind words! If you enjoy making Traditional Foods, be sure to head over to my TH-cam channel’s home page where I share lots of playlists of videos that I think you will enjoy. Here is the link: TH-cam.com/MarysNest Plus, I have a playlist of some of my videos titled "Mastering the Basics of Traditional Nutrient Dense Foods Cooking". It's a series of 15 detailed videos that covers How to Make Bone Broth, Cultured Dairy, Ferments, Sourdough Starter (my foolproof stater), Sourdough Bread, Soaked and Sprouted Nuts and Beans, and How to Soak and Sprout Grains to Make your own Sprouted Flour at Home. You can watch it here: th-cam.com/play/PLkRuW3pBo2U3b4eu0QraZReKlGzA11h3y.html And please share the playlist with any other folks you think might be interested in learning about these types of things. I’m passionate about the book Nourishing Traditions by Sally Fallon (of the Weston A Price Foundation) and want to help as many people as I can learn how to make Traditional “Nutrient Dense” Foods. And for more details on some of these subjects mentioned above…(and more), be sure to check out these detailed playlists: ➡️How to Make Bone Broth: th-cam.com/play/PLkRuW3pBo2U0JFsTi2N7sHSpU-vBR04CH.html ➡️How to Make Fermented Vegetables: th-cam.com/play/PLkRuW3pBo2U2EhVspEV5d4Xs2s4pcbHbr.html ➡️How to Make Fermented Condiments: th-cam.com/play/PLkRuW3pBo2U0hCKYoMMBeVD-9bA6TckEj.html ➡️The Complete Guide to Sourdough: th-cam.com/play/PLkRuW3pBo2U3NKN0GHvGCpiWNxcTefLof.html ➡️The Complete NO KNEAD BREAD Playlist: th-cam.com/play/PLkRuW3pBo2U0ZnA45FadK99NvKZLKh-6N.html ➡️How to Make Bread with or without Yeast Playlist: th-cam.com/play/PLkRuW3pBo2U344nspo8zPj3O3LfyNVHZS.html ➡️And if you are interested in learning about how to make various types of Homemade Dairy including Cultured Butter, Cottage Cheese, Sour Cream, Ricotta Cheese, and more, be sure check out this playlist: th-cam.com/play/PLkRuW3pBo2U2R7u0Ri26HwdLMjUa4iJJX.html ➡️Also...If you enjoy making homemade pantry type items, you might enjoy my playlist: th-cam.com/play/PLkRuW3pBo2U1MqC3YAw7ZRYjuL9FBGSwc.html where I show how to make Apple Cider Vinegar (see more info about this below), 10 Flavored Extracts including Vanilla Extract, 10 Seasoning Blends including Ranch Dressing Mix and Onion Soup Mix, 1- Minute Homemade Mayonnaise, Homemade Bouillon - and how to dehydrate it, Natural Food Colorings, Evaporated Milk, Condensed Milk, Preserved Citrus, Breadcrumbs, Croutons, and more! And if you like the idea of making your own Apple Cider Vinegar as mentioned above…Be sure to check out the Apple Cider Vinegar Playlist: th-cam.com/play/PLkRuW3pBo2U1QPA95O2-oOvxwtO-v3L4L.html which a 3-part series where I walk you through the entire 30-day process. And if you like making vinegar, I also have a Homemade Citrus Vinegar Playlist: th-cam.com/play/PLkRuW3pBo2U3apQRTzhfQBkR_x0rb514U.html And I have one more vinegar video where I show how to make vinegar from Strawberry Scraps. You can watch it here: th-cam.com/play/PLkRuW3pBo2U2M3dRA483q5KJ7JkJfn3fS.html ➡️And…Have you seen my playlist for making immune boosting foods and natural remedies including a Super Mineral Detox Broth? You can look through the playlist here: th-cam.com/play/PLkRuW3pBo2U0p9nRAWldbyqYSbgwzARGd.html You may like some of these recipes. ➡️And if you are interested in how to make probiotic rich fermented drinks, here is my playlist of some fun drinks including How to Make Homemade Sodas, Mocktails, Drinking Vinegar, Homemade Energy Drinks, Switchel, Shrubs, and More: th-cam.com/play/PLkRuW3pBo2U2w2-CiBrkNnZj_IIlqZc9h.html You may enjoy these videos. And if you are interested in learning how to make Kombucha and/or Water Kefir, I have a playlist which includes a Beginners Guide to Kombucha Making along with a video on making water kefir for beginners…which you can watch here: th-cam.com/play/PLkRuW3pBo2U3YysV0OYOMsxsJuf_sxPTK.html ➡️And in the Modern Pioneering spirit…If you enjoy canning, or are interested in learning about canning, I have a playlist of my canning videos here which include step-by-step tutorials: th-cam.com/play/PLkRuW3pBo2U3HJRCmwVAvBNS90WjifR1U.html ➡️Oh…And here is my 2020 Channel Update for everything I have planned for this year: th-cam.com/video/qjOJh8Cb_-k/w-d-xo.html Please let me know if you have any questions. I’m so happy to help! And also, let me know what other types of traditional food videos you would like to see me make. I’m SO glad you’re here!! Love and God Bless, Mary PS - Are you in our FB group? It’s called Mary’s Nest Modern Pioneers. The direct link can be found in the description under this video. Come join us! We have a lot of fun chatting about Traditional “Nutrient Dense Foods and it’s a great place to get questions answered.
I have been binge watching you today. I'd never even heard of kefir before today let alone kefer water. I've already ordered some grains. You have certainly educated me. Thankyou ♥️ so much. You are so knowledgeable and a great teacher
Anne Thomson - Hi Anne, Thank you so much for visiting. I am so happy to hear that you liked this video. Do you enjoy learning about making other traditional foods? If so, I have a playlist of some of my videos titled "Mastering the Basics of Traditional Nutrient Dense Foods Cooking". It's a series of 15 detailed videos that covers How to Make Bone Broth, Cultured Dairy, Ferments, Sourdough Starter (my foolproof stater), Sourdough Bread, Soaked and Sprouted Nuts and Beans, and How to Soak and Sprout Grains to Make your own Sprouted Flour at Home. You can watch it here: th-cam.com/play/PLkRuW3pBo2U3b4eu0QraZReKlGzA11h3y.html And please share the playlist with any other folks you think might be interested in learning about these types of things. I’m passionate about the book Nourishing Traditions by Sally Fallon (of the Weston A Price Foundation) and want to help as many people as I can learn how to make Traditional “Nutrient Dense” Foods. And for more details on some of these subjects mentioned above…(and more), be sure to check out these detailed playlists: ➡️How to Make Bone Broth: th-cam.com/play/PLkRuW3pBo2U0JFsTi2N7sHSpU-vBR04CH.html ➡️How to Make Fermented Vegetables: th-cam.com/play/PLkRuW3pBo2U2EhVspEV5d4Xs2s4pcbHbr.html ➡️How to Make Fermented Condiments: th-cam.com/play/PLkRuW3pBo2U0hCKYoMMBeVD-9bA6TckEj.html ➡️The Complete Guide to Sourdough: th-cam.com/play/PLkRuW3pBo2U3NKN0GHvGCpiWNxcTefLof.html ➡️And if you are interested in learning about how to make various types of Homemade Dairy including Cultured Butter, Cottage Cheese, Sour Cream, Ricotta Cheese, and more, be sure check out this playlist: th-cam.com/play/PLkRuW3pBo2U2R7u0Ri26HwdLMjUa4iJJX.html ➡️Also...If you enjoy making homemade pantry type items, you might enjoy my playlist: th-cam.com/play/PLkRuW3pBo2U1MqC3YAw7ZRYjuL9FBGSwc.html where I show how to make Apple Cider Vinegar (see more info about this below), 10 Flavored Extracts including Vanilla Extract, 10 Seasoning Blends including Ranch Dressing Mix and Onion Soup Mix, 1- Minute Homemade Mayonnaise, Homemade Bouillon - and how to dehydrate it, Natural Food Colorings, Evaporated Milk, Condensed Milk, Preserved Citrus, and more! And if you like the idea of making your own Apple Cider Vinegar as mentioned above…Be sure to check out the Apple Cider Vinegar Playlist: th-cam.com/play/PLkRuW3pBo2U1QPA95O2-oOvxwtO-v3L4L.html which a 3-part series where I walk you through the entire 30-day process. And if you like making vinegar, I also have a Homemade Citrus Vinegar Playlist: th-cam.com/play/PLkRuW3pBo2U3apQRTzhfQBkR_x0rb514U.html And I have one more vinegar video where I show how to make vinegar from Strawberry Scraps. You can watch it here: th-cam.com/play/PLkRuW3pBo2U2M3dRA483q5KJ7JkJfn3fS.html ➡️And…Have you seen my playlist for making immune boosting foods and natural remedies including a Super Mineral Detox Broth? You can look through the playlist here: th-cam.com/play/PLkRuW3pBo2U0p9nRAWldbyqYSbgwzARGd.html You may like some of these recipes. ➡️And if you are interested in how to make probiotic rich fermented drinks, here is my playlist of some fun drinks including How to Make Homemade Sodas, Mocktails, Drinking Vinegar, Homemade Energy Drinks, Switchel, Shrubs, and More: th-cam.com/play/PLkRuW3pBo2U2w2-CiBrkNnZj_IIlqZc9h.html You may enjoy these videos. And if you are interested in learning how to make Kombucha and/or Water Kefir, I have a playlist which includes a Beginners Guide to Kombucha Making along with a video on making water kefir for beginners…which you can watch here: th-cam.com/play/PLkRuW3pBo2U3YysV0OYOMsxsJuf_sxPTK.html ➡️And in the Modern Pioneering spirit…If you enjoy canning, or are interested in learning about canning, I have a playlist of my canning videos here which include step-by-step tutorials: th-cam.com/play/PLkRuW3pBo2U3HJRCmwVAvBNS90WjifR1U.html ➡️Oh…And here is my 2020 Channel Update for everything I have planned for this year: th-cam.com/video/qjOJh8Cb_-k/w-d-xo.html Please let me know if you have any questions. I’m so happy to help! And also, let me know what other types of traditional food videos you would like to see me make. I’m SO glad you’re here!! Love and God Bless, Mary PS - Are you in our FB group? It’s called Mary’s Nest Modern Pioneers. The direct link can be found in the description under this video. Come join us! We have a lot of fun chatting about Traditional “Nutrient Dense Foods and it’s a great place to get questions answered.
Thanks again! During the fermenting process a slice of biological lemon even will improve the taste and the health of the waterkefir. Waterkefir grains enjoy a 'sour' environment to grow and live in.
Just saw this one for some reason, Mary! Wonderful as always! I have been making water kefir for a long time, and have even attempted it with Sucanat and it did NOT work! So, definitely use organic white sugar! I *never* worry about taking the water temp, so most people can probably not over-stress about that one too much! ;) I use the wonderful Big Berkey for my filtered water! Never been happier with healthy water that tastes SO wonderful compared to even just a Brita! The Big Berkey also filters out arsenic in the public water - a REAL bonus, I'd say! ;) I have never used dried water kefir grains, I always use fresh. I get mine from Mr. and Mrs. Kefir - they are wonderful! My favorite way to make my water kefir is to put the strained off sugar water (that of course doesn't have sugar in it b/c the kefir grains would have eaten it all up!) into a carbonated style bottle (I use recycled Trader Joe's Ginger Beer bottles!) and top it off with at LEAST a 1/2 cup of pink lemonade! That has been my favorite flavor thus far -- and I've tried A LOT of different flavors! LASTLY, if you ever have any stray fresh kefir grains, put one or two in the soil of any houseplants or even your flower or veg garden! The plants will be SUPER happy and healthy if you do so! ;) xoxo
Could you keep sharing that every chance you get about putting it in your plants in your gardens your extra kefir grains because I don’t think many people know about that
I’ll just have a large ice water and take my probiotic. I don’t have the patience. 🤗. You did a spectacular job showing how to make it! God bless those who have patience.
Ann Marie - Hi Ann Marie, LOL!! But thank you for the kind words!! If you ever decide to make a homemade probiotic, the good news is that it is a lot less expensive than what you buy in pill form plus...one teaspoon of the liquid is considerably higher in beneficial probiotics than most pills. Thanks for visiting. Love, Mary🤗
I think fermenting vegetables or drinks like kombucha is like having another houseplant or pet! I have a lot of appreciation for these living things that give us so much! It’s fun to have something fizzing away on the shelf, and in the fridge later!
nmoss m - So glad you liked it!! And I’m glad you’re here!! If you are interested, search my videos… I have lots of them focused on making all sorts of traditional foods… Including bone broths, ferments, sourdough starter and sourdough bread, and how to soak and sprout grains so that you can make sprouted flour at home. Please let me know if you have any questions. I am so happy to help! Love, Mary❤️😘❤️
Hello Mary 😄 This Labor Day weekend 2020 has been a marathon of your videos ❤️ I have learned soooo much! Thank You for all of your efforts in making your TH-cam videos 😘👏🏻🤩👍🏻 Blessings from Green, Ohio ❤️
I just tried keifer(strawberry flavored) last night and took a liking to it. I am looking forward to making my own using your recipes. I will pick up some kombucha the next time I am at Aldis and try that.
Best I’ve seen 👍😊 everything is explained in detail. I’d really like to see this lady doing a second ferment with different flavours as I’m sure she’d be great at explaining the different methods.
I like to add a slice of ginger and one sliced up green apple with the sweetened water. We like to eat the apple slices after 24 hours. The grains also activate much faster.
Hey Cheryl, I appreciate your comment about adding a slice of ginger & 1 green apple slices up. Do you add these during the 2nd ferment? I'm really interested. Thanks, Rebecca
@@rebeccafreeman1123 I don’t do a second ferment unless it is with water kefir that has been dried and needs reactivated. I add water and molasses to the dried grains to help reactivate.
I use raw sugar and well water works great. Also some friends of our used a jug of water like you did and it killed their grains, it was tested to have chemicals in it
Hi Michelle, Thanks so much for visiting and commenting!! Oh my goodness...that is terrible that it killed their grains!! I have never had any problem with Ozarka that I buy at my grocery store but I can imagine that some waters may not be as pure. Well water would be wonderful!! Love, Mary
Wow what an awesome teacher you are. Thank you for sharing. Today I came across your channel by accident.... how lucky am I?. I’m looking forward to doing this tomorrow. I have everything but organic sugar. I’ll let you know how it goes.
Several years ago I would make water kefir alot. I had a tick bite and within 3 days had developed a bullseye mark. So the doc gave me some antibiotics and I had no problems after that. But I believe that because I kept up with the probiotic that it helped my body reject anything bad. I quit because I believe I was just turning sucrose into fructose and (having quit all sugar) I needed to stop the water kefir. I'll try it again cause I got rid of my pre-diabetes but I will monitor my blood sugars.
Love your videos. U explain so good and in details too. I find your voice so soothing that I keep falling asleep than wake up rewind and watch again😊. Love your kitchen 💞
@Mary's Nest I love your channel, you remind me of Julia Child's cooking show, I used to watch her growing up as a child, but you are an Updated Version, (compliment of course) and you make me giggle with you, so delightful! I'm learning a lot watching you teach. Thank you. Grateful 😊 🌞
Oh my goodness! Thank you so much for the kind words. Do you enjoy making traditional foods? If so, I have a playlist of some of my videos titled "Mastering the Basics of Traditional Nutrient Dense Foods Cooking". It's a series of 15 detailed videos that covers How to Make Bone Broth, Cultured Dairy, Ferments, Sourdough Starter (my foolproof stater), Sourdough Bread, Soaked and Sprouted Nuts and Beans, and How to Soak and Sprout Grains to Make your own Sprouted Flour at Home. You can watch it here: th-cam.com/play/PLkRuW3pBo2U3b4eu0QraZReKlGzA11h3y.html And please share the playlist with any other folks you think might be interested in learning about these types of things. I’m passionate about the book Nourishing Traditions by Sally Fallon (of the Weston A Price Foundation) and want to help as many people as I can learn how to make Traditional “Nutrient Dense” Foods. And for more details on some of these subjects mentioned above…(and more), be sure to check out these detailed playlists: ➡️How to Make Bone Broth: th-cam.com/play/PLkRuW3pBo2U0JFsTi2N7sHSpU-vBR04CH.html ➡️How to Make Fermented Vegetables: th-cam.com/play/PLkRuW3pBo2U2EhVspEV5d4Xs2s4pcbHbr.html ➡️How to Make Fermented Condiments: th-cam.com/play/PLkRuW3pBo2U0hCKYoMMBeVD-9bA6TckEj.html ➡️The Complete Guide to Sourdough: th-cam.com/play/PLkRuW3pBo2U3NKN0GHvGCpiWNxcTefLof.html ➡️The Complete NO KNEAD BREAD Playlist: th-cam.com/play/PLkRuW3pBo2U0ZnA45FadK99NvKZLKh-6N.html ➡️And if you are interested in learning about how to make various types of Homemade Dairy including Cultured Butter, Cottage Cheese, Sour Cream, Ricotta Cheese, and more, be sure check out this playlist: th-cam.com/play/PLkRuW3pBo2U2R7u0Ri26HwdLMjUa4iJJX.html ➡️Also...If you enjoy making homemade pantry type items, you might enjoy my playlist: th-cam.com/play/PLkRuW3pBo2U1MqC3YAw7ZRYjuL9FBGSwc.html where I show how to make Apple Cider Vinegar (see more info about this below), 10 Flavored Extracts including Vanilla Extract, 10 Seasoning Blends including Ranch Dressing Mix and Onion Soup Mix, 1- Minute Homemade Mayonnaise, Homemade Bouillon - and how to dehydrate it, Natural Food Colorings, Evaporated Milk, Condensed Milk, Preserved Citrus, and more! And if you like the idea of making your own Apple Cider Vinegar as mentioned above…Be sure to check out the Apple Cider Vinegar Playlist: th-cam.com/play/PLkRuW3pBo2U1QPA95O2-oOvxwtO-v3L4L.html which a 3-part series where I walk you through the entire 30-day process. And if you like making vinegar, I also have a Homemade Citrus Vinegar Playlist: th-cam.com/play/PLkRuW3pBo2U3apQRTzhfQBkR_x0rb514U.html And I have one more vinegar video where I show how to make vinegar from Strawberry Scraps. You can watch it here: th-cam.com/play/PLkRuW3pBo2U2M3dRA483q5KJ7JkJfn3fS.html ➡️And…Have you seen my playlist for making immune boosting foods and natural remedies including a Super Mineral Detox Broth? You can look through the playlist here: th-cam.com/play/PLkRuW3pBo2U0p9nRAWldbyqYSbgwzARGd.html You may like some of these recipes. ➡️And if you are interested in how to make probiotic rich fermented drinks, here is my playlist of some fun drinks including How to Make Homemade Sodas, Mocktails, Drinking Vinegar, Homemade Energy Drinks, Switchel, Shrubs, and More: th-cam.com/play/PLkRuW3pBo2U2w2-CiBrkNnZj_IIlqZc9h.html You may enjoy these videos. And if you are interested in learning how to make Kombucha and/or Water Kefir, I have a playlist which includes a Beginners Guide to Kombucha Making along with a video on making water kefir for beginners…which you can watch here: th-cam.com/play/PLkRuW3pBo2U3YysV0OYOMsxsJuf_sxPTK.html ➡️And in the Modern Pioneering spirit…If you enjoy canning, or are interested in learning about canning, I have a playlist of my canning videos here which include step-by-step tutorials: th-cam.com/play/PLkRuW3pBo2U3HJRCmwVAvBNS90WjifR1U.html ➡️Oh…And here is my 2020 Channel Update for everything I have planned for this year: th-cam.com/video/qjOJh8Cb_-k/w-d-xo.html Please let me know if you have any questions. I’m so happy to help! And also, let me know what other types of traditional food videos you would like to see me make. I’m SO glad you’re here!! Love and God Bless, Mary PS - Are you in our FB group? It’s called Mary’s Nest Modern Pioneers. The direct link can be found in the description under this video. Come join us! We have a lot of fun chatting about Traditional “Nutrient Dense Foods and it’s a great place to get questions answered.
Thank you so much because that’s what I wanted to know was how to add the fruit so you just add the fruit after You strain it and you put the fruit in and you leave it in for 24 to 48 hours that’s wonderful I need to try that with ginger and with fruit thank you I know you do the ginger bug but do you use kefir kernels for that too
Mary just found your channel ! Really enjoy your presentation! Trying your bone broth ! I have really severe ibs and ibd and eat Whole Foods and am eating natural foods and organic and healing natural and following you and dr axe ! Thanks so much ! You cook just like my mom and nana
Hi Shelley, So glad you are enjoying the videos!! And thank you so much for the kind words!! Do you enjoy learning about making traditional foods? I have a playlist of my videos titled "Mastering the Basics of Traditional Real Foods Cooking". It's a series of 15 detailed videos that covers How to Make Bone Broth, Cultured Dairy, Ferments, Sourdough Starter (my foolproof stater), Sourdough Bread, and How to Soak and Sprout Grains to Make your own Sprouted Flour at Home. (Sorry to not put a direct link but I don't think YT likes us to put links in comments.) Please let me know if you have any questions. I'm so happy to help! And I’m so glad you’re here!! Love, Mary
Should you avoid metal spoons? Metal at all? Do you prefer kefir or kombucha for ease of taking care of, taste, health benefits? Thank you for all this good information. It's very helpful.
Great questions. There are two schools of thought about metal. Some say avoid it, other say it doesn’t matter. I don’t know whose right but I have never had any trouble using stainless steel spoons or strainer. I definitely prefer Kefir. And specifically dairy Kefir. It agrees with me the best. I also find the maintenance of Kefir much easier than dealing with the every growing...and growing...and growing...kombucha SCOBIES!! As to nutrition, I would suspect they both are good and bring different probiotics to one’s diet. Love, Mary ❤️🤗❤️
in france, we use to put a dehydrated fig or abricots and 2 slices of lemon into the first fermentation and then take all out and do the second fermentation ( and adding fruits or juices ....... )
Thank you Mary.. Cultures for health is a very great learning site. I have been make Kefir for a very long time now... when we were somewhere, I took a sip of soda.. and it was awful. tasted so chemically. And that will most probably be my last sip.. It is hard to beat healthy drinking.. Nicely done video. Thank you.
I’m glad Ozarka water is ok. We had bottled Ozarka and it had chlorine taste. I noticed it because we’re on well water. It probably wasn’t spring water.
That was wonderful, thank you Mary! I will order some kefir, and try this next. I just make some kombucha and tepache, a Mexican fermented drink made with fresh pineapple peel, and more like a pineapple beer....
CrazyMonkey702 - Thank you so much for visiting and for the kind words!! Do you enjoy learning about making other traditional foods? If so, I have a playlist of some of my videos titled "Mastering the Basics of Traditional Nutrient Dense Foods Cooking". It's a series of 15 detailed videos that covers How to Make Bone Broth, Cultured Dairy, Ferments, Sourdough Starter (my foolproof stater), Sourdough Bread, Soaked and Sprouted Nuts and Beans, and How to Soak and Sprout Grains to Make your own Sprouted Flour at Home. You can watch it here: th-cam.com/play/PLkRuW3pBo2U3b4eu0QraZReKlGzA11h3y.html And please share the playlist with any other folks you think might be interested in learning about these types of things. I’m passionate about the book Nourishing Traditions by Sally Fallon (of the Weston A Price Foundation) and want to help as many people as I can learn how to make Traditional “Nutrient Dense” Foods. And for more details on some of these subjects mentioned above…(and more), be sure to check out these detailed playlists: ➡️How to Make Bone Broth: th-cam.com/play/PLkRuW3pBo2U0JFsTi2N7sHSpU-vBR04CH.html ➡️How to Make Fermented Vegetables: th-cam.com/play/PLkRuW3pBo2U2EhVspEV5d4Xs2s4pcbHbr.html ➡️How to Make Fermented Condiments: th-cam.com/play/PLkRuW3pBo2U0hCKYoMMBeVD-9bA6TckEj.html ➡️The Complete Guide to Sourdough: th-cam.com/play/PLkRuW3pBo2U3NKN0GHvGCpiWNxcTefLof.html ➡️And if you are interested in learning about how to make various types of Homemade Dairy including Cultured Butter, Cottage Cheese, Sour Cream, Ricotta Cheese, and more, be sure check out this playlist: th-cam.com/play/PLkRuW3pBo2U2R7u0Ri26HwdLMjUa4iJJX.html ➡️Also...If you enjoy making homemade pantry type items, you might enjoy my playlist: th-cam.com/play/PLkRuW3pBo2U1MqC3YAw7ZRYjuL9FBGSwc.html where I show how to make Apple Cider Vinegar (see more info about this below), 10 Flavored Extracts including Vanilla Extract, 10 Seasoning Blends including Ranch Dressing Mix and Onion Soup Mix, 1- Minute Homemade Mayonnaise, Homemade Bouillon - and how to dehydrate it, Natural Food Colorings, Evaporated Milk, Condensed Milk, Preserved Citrus, and more! And if you like the idea of making your own Apple Cider Vinegar as mentioned above…Be sure to check out the Apple Cider Vinegar Playlist: th-cam.com/play/PLkRuW3pBo2U1QPA95O2-oOvxwtO-v3L4L.html which a 3-part series where I walk you through the entire 30-day process. And if you like making vinegar, I also have a Homemade Citrus Vinegar Playlist: th-cam.com/play/PLkRuW3pBo2U3apQRTzhfQBkR_x0rb514U.html And I have one more vinegar video where I show how to make vinegar from Strawberry Scraps. You can watch it here: th-cam.com/play/PLkRuW3pBo2U2M3dRA483q5KJ7JkJfn3fS.html ➡️And…Have you seen my playlist for making immune boosting foods and natural remedies including a Super Mineral Detox Broth? You can look through the playlist here: th-cam.com/play/PLkRuW3pBo2U0p9nRAWldbyqYSbgwzARGd.html You may like some of these recipes. ➡️And if you are interested in how to make probiotic rich fermented drinks, here is my playlist of some fun drinks including How to Make Homemade Sodas, Mocktails, Drinking Vinegar, Homemade Energy Drinks, Switchel, Shrubs, and More: th-cam.com/play/PLkRuW3pBo2U2w2-CiBrkNnZj_IIlqZc9h.html You may enjoy these videos. And if you are interested in learning how to make Kombucha and/or Water Kefir, I have a playlist which includes a Beginners Guide to Kombucha Making along with a video on making water kefir for beginners…which you can watch here: th-cam.com/play/PLkRuW3pBo2U3YysV0OYOMsxsJuf_sxPTK.html ➡️And in the Modern Pioneering spirit…If you enjoy canning, or are interested in learning about canning, I have a playlist of my canning videos here which include step-by-step tutorials: th-cam.com/play/PLkRuW3pBo2U3HJRCmwVAvBNS90WjifR1U.html ➡️Oh…And here is my 2020 Channel Update for everything I have planned for this year: th-cam.com/video/qjOJh8Cb_-k/w-d-xo.html Please let me know if you have any questions. I’m so happy to help! And also, let me know what other types of traditional food videos you would like to see me make. I’m SO glad you’re here!! Love and God Bless, Mary PS - Are you in our FB group? It’s called Mary’s Nest Modern Pioneers. The direct link can be found in the description under this video. Come join us! We have a lot of fun chatting about Traditional “Nutrient Dense Foods and it’s a great place to get questions answered.
Hi Cari, Thank YOU for the kind words!! Glad you find the videos helpful. If you enjoy making Traditional Foods, be sure to head over to my TH-cam channel’s home page where I share lots of playlists of videos that I think you will enjoy. Here is the link: TH-cam.com/MarysNest Plus, I have a playlist of some of my videos titled "Mastering the Basics of Traditional Nutrient Dense Foods Cooking". It's a series of 15 detailed videos that covers How to Make Bone Broth, Cultured Dairy, Ferments, Sourdough Starter (my foolproof stater), Sourdough Bread, Soaked and Sprouted Nuts and Beans, and How to Soak and Sprout Grains to Make your own Sprouted Flour at Home. You can watch it here: th-cam.com/play/PLkRuW3pBo2U3b4eu0QraZReKlGzA11h3y.html And please share the playlist with any other folks you think might be interested in learning about these types of things. I’m passionate about the book Nourishing Traditions by Sally Fallon (of the Weston A Price Foundation) and want to help as many people as I can learn how to make Traditional “Nutrient Dense” Foods. And for more details on some of these subjects mentioned above…(and more), be sure to check out these detailed playlists: ➡️How to Make Bone Broth: th-cam.com/play/PLkRuW3pBo2U0JFsTi2N7sHSpU-vBR04CH.html ➡️How to Make Fermented Vegetables: th-cam.com/play/PLkRuW3pBo2U2EhVspEV5d4Xs2s4pcbHbr.html ➡️How to Make Fermented Condiments: th-cam.com/play/PLkRuW3pBo2U0hCKYoMMBeVD-9bA6TckEj.html ➡️The Complete Guide to Sourdough: th-cam.com/play/PLkRuW3pBo2U3NKN0GHvGCpiWNxcTefLof.html ➡️The Complete NO KNEAD BREAD Playlist: th-cam.com/play/PLkRuW3pBo2U0ZnA45FadK99NvKZLKh-6N.html ➡️How to Make Bread with or without Yeast Playlist: th-cam.com/play/PLkRuW3pBo2U344nspo8zPj3O3LfyNVHZS.html ➡️And if you are interested in learning about how to make various types of Homemade Dairy including Cultured Butter, Cottage Cheese, Sour Cream, Ricotta Cheese, and more, be sure check out this playlist: th-cam.com/play/PLkRuW3pBo2U2R7u0Ri26HwdLMjUa4iJJX.html ➡️Also...If you enjoy making homemade pantry type items, you might enjoy my playlist: th-cam.com/play/PLkRuW3pBo2U1MqC3YAw7ZRYjuL9FBGSwc.html where I show how to make Apple Cider Vinegar (see more info about this below), 10 Flavored Extracts including Vanilla Extract, 10 Seasoning Blends including Ranch Dressing Mix and Onion Soup Mix, 1- Minute Homemade Mayonnaise, Homemade Bouillon - and how to dehydrate it, Natural Food Colorings, Evaporated Milk, Condensed Milk, Preserved Citrus, Breadcrumbs, Croutons, and more! And if you like the idea of making your own Apple Cider Vinegar as mentioned above…Be sure to check out the Apple Cider Vinegar Playlist: th-cam.com/play/PLkRuW3pBo2U1QPA95O2-oOvxwtO-v3L4L.html which a 3-part series where I walk you through the entire 30-day process. And if you like making vinegar, I also have a Homemade Citrus Vinegar Playlist: th-cam.com/play/PLkRuW3pBo2U3apQRTzhfQBkR_x0rb514U.html And I have one more vinegar video where I show how to make vinegar from Strawberry Scraps. You can watch it here: th-cam.com/play/PLkRuW3pBo2U2M3dRA483q5KJ7JkJfn3fS.html ➡️And…Have you seen my playlist for making immune boosting foods and natural remedies including a Super Mineral Detox Broth? You can look through the playlist here: th-cam.com/play/PLkRuW3pBo2U0p9nRAWldbyqYSbgwzARGd.html You may like some of these recipes. ➡️And if you are interested in how to make probiotic rich fermented drinks, here is my playlist of some fun drinks including How to Make Homemade Sodas, Mocktails, Drinking Vinegar, Homemade Energy Drinks, Switchel, Shrubs, and More: th-cam.com/play/PLkRuW3pBo2U2w2-CiBrkNnZj_IIlqZc9h.html You may enjoy these videos. And if you are interested in learning how to make Kombucha and/or Water Kefir, I have a playlist which includes a Beginners Guide to Kombucha Making along with a video on making water kefir for beginners…which you can watch here: th-cam.com/play/PLkRuW3pBo2U3YysV0OYOMsxsJuf_sxPTK.html ➡️And in the Modern Pioneering spirit…If you enjoy canning, or are interested in learning about canning, I have a playlist of my canning videos here which include step-by-step tutorials: th-cam.com/play/PLkRuW3pBo2U3HJRCmwVAvBNS90WjifR1U.html ➡️Oh…And here is my 2020 Channel Update for everything I have planned for this year: th-cam.com/video/qjOJh8Cb_-k/w-d-xo.html Please let me know if you have any questions. I’m so happy to help! And also, let me know what other types of traditional food videos you would like to see me make. I’m SO glad you’re here!! Love and God Bless, Mary PS - Are you in our FB group? It’s called Mary’s Nest Modern Pioneers. The direct link can be found in the description under this video. Come join us! We have a lot of fun chatting about Traditional “Nutrient Dense Foods and it’s a great place to get questions answered.
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Excellent demonstration. Is it usually made in such a small batch? It seems like alot to go though for that little bottle. When I brew kombucha I get over a gallon from each batch.
Hi Jessica, Great question! Yes, you can make a larger batch. You will want to use a larger jar, more liquid, and a few more grains. Although sometimes, depending on the strength of your grains, a tablespoon or two may actually be more than sufficient. Love, Mary
Wonderful!! BTW - Do you enjoy making other traditional foods? If so, I have a playlist of some of my videos titled "Mastering the Basics of Traditional Nutrient Dense Foods Cooking". It's a series of 15 detailed videos that covers How to Make Bone Broth, Cultured Dairy, Ferments, Sourdough Starter (my foolproof stater), Sourdough Bread, Soaked and Sprouted Nuts and Beans, and How to Soak and Sprout Grains to Make your own Sprouted Flour at Home. You can watch it here: th-cam.com/play/PLkRuW3pBo2U3b4eu0QraZReKlGzA11h3y.html And please share the playlist with any other folks you think might be interested in learning about these types of things. I’m passionate about the book Nourishing Traditions by Sally Fallon (of the Weston A Price Foundation) and want to help as many people as I can learn how to make Traditional “Nutrient Dense” Foods. And for more details on some of these subjects mentioned above…(and more), be sure to check out these detailed playlists: ➡️How to Make Bone Broth: th-cam.com/play/PLkRuW3pBo2U0JFsTi2N7sHSpU-vBR04CH.html ➡️How to Make Fermented Vegetables: th-cam.com/play/PLkRuW3pBo2U2EhVspEV5d4Xs2s4pcbHbr.html ➡️How to Make Fermented Condiments: th-cam.com/play/PLkRuW3pBo2U0hCKYoMMBeVD-9bA6TckEj.html ➡️The Complete Guide to Sourdough: th-cam.com/play/PLkRuW3pBo2U3NKN0GHvGCpiWNxcTefLof.html ➡️And if you are interested in learning about how to make various types of Homemade Dairy including Cultured Butter, Cottage Cheese, Sour Cream, Ricotta Cheese, and more, be sure check out this playlist: th-cam.com/play/PLkRuW3pBo2U2R7u0Ri26HwdLMjUa4iJJX.html  ➡️Also...If you enjoy making homemade pantry type items, you might enjoy my playlist: th-cam.com/play/PLkRuW3pBo2U1MqC3YAw7ZRYjuL9FBGSwc.html where I show how to make Apple Cider Vinegar, 10 Flavored Extracts including Vanilla Extract, 1- Minute Homemade Mayonnaise, Homemade Bouillon - and how to dehydrate it, Natural Food Colorings, Evaporated Milk, Condensed Milk, Preserved Citrus, and more! ➡️And…Have you seen my playlist for making immune boosting foods and natural remedies including a Super Mineral Detox Broth? You can look through the playlist here: th-cam.com/play/PLkRuW3pBo2U0p9nRAWldbyqYSbgwzARGd.html You may like some of these recipes, especially at this time of year after all the heavy holiday eating! ➡️And if you are interested in how to make probiotic rich fermented drinks, here is my playlist of some fun drinks including How to Make Homemade Sodas, Mocktails, Drinking Vinegar, Homemade Energy Drinks, Switchel, Shrubs, and More: th-cam.com/play/PLkRuW3pBo2U2w2-CiBrkNnZj_IIlqZc9h.html You may enjoy these videos. And if you are interested in learning how to make Kombucha and/or Water Kefir, I have a playlist which includes a Beginners Guide to Kombucha Making along with a video on making water kefir for beginners…which you can watch here: th-cam.com/play/PLkRuW3pBo2U3YysV0OYOMsxsJuf_sxPTK.html ➡️And in the Modern Pioneering spirit…If you enjoy canning, or are interested in learning about canning, I have a playlist of my canning videos here which include step-by-step tutorials: th-cam.com/play/PLkRuW3pBo2U3HJRCmwVAvBNS90WjifR1U.html ➡️Oh…And here is my 2020 Channel Update for everything I have planned for this year: th-cam.com/video/qjOJh8Cb_-k/w-d-xo.html Please let me know if you have any questions. I’m so happy to help! And also, let me know what other types of traditional food videos you would like to see me make. I’m SO glad you’re here!! Love and God Bless, Mary PS - Are you in our FB group? It’s called Mary’s Nest Modern Pioneers. Come join us! We have a lot of fun chatting about Traditional “Nutrient Dense Foods and it’s a great place to get questions answered.
Mary's Nest this is awesome! I watch all your videos and some of these things I have made/am making now. Sauerkraut, fermented Dilled beans, water kefir, milk kefir (from your video), cultured butter (from your video) 😘 you do a great job on your videos and I like your kitchen. Mine is French country and I have blue/white/black with black roosters. I have chickens and fresh eggs. Also everything I plant in my yard is edible/medicinal/etc. when the SHTF I’m not going hungry! These videos you make are so useful for getting back to the way things were done and should be done! Thank you!! You’re my fav!!!
The only thing that would make this better for me being to new is if you could do a close up of the product you use so I know what to look for easier..blessings
carolyn moody - Hi Carolyn, I agree!! 😀 In some of my later videos, I start to do close-ups and in all my future videos - which I’ll be filming this week and have them up next week - I will be doing close-ups. Thank you SO much for visiting and commenting!! Glad to have you here. Love, Mary❤️😘❤️
Mary's Nest I must say I have fallen in love with your channel an will be sharing with my friends.. Most of all I loved the detail step by steps.. (Hugs)
Hello Mary, thanks for you clear explanations. Some people recommended to rinse the kefir grains, and some people added salt in. According to your experience, do you think it's better to go through these process? Thanks in advance!
No, I would not recommend rinsing the grains. You will wash away beneficial bacteria and yeasts. And no, I would never add salt. Salt is not necessary for this type of fermentation and may only serve to hurt the grains. Love, Mary ❤️🤗❤️
Hello Mary, Great video like usual! Well done! I got some grains from my brother and they multiplied like crazy! They seem to be doing just fine, however, today after leaving them to ferment a little too long I guess, and since the quantity augmented, I got a rotten egg smell from the 1st ferment. The grains seem to be fine and don't smell, but I had to throw out the water because the smell was unpleasant, as well as the taste. I've made another batch with the same grains and am waiting to see how it will turn out. Any advice would be greatly appreciated! Thanks! Oh and I live in Africa, so I think I should reduce the fermentation time as it can get really hot here!
Hi Georges, thanks for visiting and sharing your experience with me. I understand completely. Yes, I think the warm weather caused the problem. I think your grains should be fine. After something like that happens, it’s best to rinse your grains well with some sort of filtered water and then try another batch. It should be fine. But I would suspect that it probably won’t take any more than eight hours, or so, to culture if it is very warm where you are. Keep me posted on how the how old this turns out. Do you enjoy making other traditional foods? If so, I have a playlist of some of my videos titled "Mastering the Basics of Traditional Nutrient Dense Foods Cooking". It's a series of 15 detailed videos that covers How to Make Bone Broth, Cultured Dairy, Ferments, Sourdough Starter (my foolproof stater), Sourdough Bread, Soaked and Sprouted Nuts and Beans, and How to Soak and Sprout Grains to Make your own Sprouted Flour at Home. You can watch it here: th-cam.com/play/PLkRuW3pBo2U3b4eu0QraZReKlGzA11h3y.html And please share the playlist with any other folks you think might be interested in learning about these types of things. I’m passionate about the book Nourishing Traditions by Sally Fallon (of the Weston A Price Foundation) and want to help as many people as I can learn how to make Traditional “Nutrient Dense” Foods. And for more details on some of these subjects mentioned above…(and more), be sure to check out these detailed playlists: ➡️How to Make Bone Broth: th-cam.com/play/PLkRuW3pBo2U0JFsTi2N7sHSpU-vBR04CH.html ➡️How to Make Fermented Vegetables: th-cam.com/play/PLkRuW3pBo2U2EhVspEV5d4Xs2s4pcbHbr.html ➡️How to Make Fermented Condiments: th-cam.com/play/PLkRuW3pBo2U0hCKYoMMBeVD-9bA6TckEj.html ➡️The Complete Guide to Sourdough: th-cam.com/play/PLkRuW3pBo2U3NKN0GHvGCpiWNxcTefLof.html ➡️The Complete NO KNEAD BREAD Playlist: th-cam.com/play/PLkRuW3pBo2U0ZnA45FadK99NvKZLKh-6N.html ➡️How to Make Bread with or without Yeast Playlist: th-cam.com/play/PLkRuW3pBo2U344nspo8zPj3O3LfyNVHZS.html ➡️And if you are interested in learning about how to make various types of Homemade Dairy including Cultured Butter, Cottage Cheese, Sour Cream, Ricotta Cheese, and more, be sure check out this playlist: th-cam.com/play/PLkRuW3pBo2U2R7u0Ri26HwdLMjUa4iJJX.html ➡️Also...If you enjoy making homemade pantry type items, you might enjoy my playlist: th-cam.com/play/PLkRuW3pBo2U1MqC3YAw7ZRYjuL9FBGSwc.html where I show how to make Apple Cider Vinegar (see more info about this below), 10 Flavored Extracts including Vanilla Extract, 10 Seasoning Blends including Ranch Dressing Mix and Onion Soup Mix, 1- Minute Homemade Mayonnaise, Homemade Bouillon - and how to dehydrate it, Natural Food Colorings, Evaporated Milk, Condensed Milk, Preserved Citrus, Breadcrumbs, Croutons, and more! And if you like the idea of making your own Apple Cider Vinegar as mentioned above…Be sure to check out the Apple Cider Vinegar Playlist: th-cam.com/play/PLkRuW3pBo2U1QPA95O2-oOvxwtO-v3L4L.html which a 3-part series where I walk you through the entire 30-day process. And if you like making vinegar, I also have a Homemade Citrus Vinegar Playlist: th-cam.com/play/PLkRuW3pBo2U3apQRTzhfQBkR_x0rb514U.html And I have one more vinegar video where I show how to make vinegar from Strawberry Scraps. You can watch it here: th-cam.com/play/PLkRuW3pBo2U2M3dRA483q5KJ7JkJfn3fS.html ➡️And…Have you seen my playlist for making immune boosting foods and natural remedies including a Super Mineral Detox Broth? You can look through the playlist here: th-cam.com/play/PLkRuW3pBo2U0p9nRAWldbyqYSbgwzARGd.html You may like some of these recipes. ➡️And if you are interested in how to make probiotic rich fermented drinks, here is my playlist of some fun drinks including How to Make Homemade Sodas, Mocktails, Drinking Vinegar, Homemade Energy Drinks, Switchel, Shrubs, and More: th-cam.com/play/PLkRuW3pBo2U2w2-CiBrkNnZj_IIlqZc9h.html You may enjoy these videos. And if you are interested in learning how to make Kombucha and/or Water Kefir, I have a playlist which includes a Beginners Guide to Kombucha Making along with a video on making water kefir for beginners…which you can watch here: th-cam.com/play/PLkRuW3pBo2U3YysV0OYOMsxsJuf_sxPTK.html ➡️And in the Modern Pioneering spirit…If you enjoy canning, or are interested in learning about canning, I have a playlist of my canning videos here which include step-by-step tutorials: th-cam.com/play/PLkRuW3pBo2U3HJRCmwVAvBNS90WjifR1U.html ➡️Oh…And here is my 2020 Channel Update for everything I have planned for this year: th-cam.com/video/qjOJh8Cb_-k/w-d-xo.html Please let me know if you have any questions. I’m so happy to help! And also, let me know what other types of traditional food videos you would like to see me make. I’m SO glad you’re here!! Love and God Bless, Mary PS - Are you in our FB group? It’s called Mary’s Nest Modern Pioneers. The direct link can be found in the description under this video. Come join us! We have a lot of fun chatting about Traditional “Nutrient Dense Foods and it’s a great place to get questions answered.
Hi Nancy, that’s a great question. I don’t think so but I’m not 100% sure. I know you can transition milk Kefir grains to make a water Kefir but research says that you can’t transition them back. Now, grains specifically made for making water kefir are different than the grains specifically made for making milk Kefir. So I’m not sure they can ever make milk Kefir. But I must confess, everything I’ve read about all of this I find quite baffling. Because in my mind I’m thinking… Well wouldn’t the grains culture milk or water in some fashion. Maybe they’re not making it specifically with the same bacteria… Good bacteria… But you think it would culture whatever liquid it is in. This is not something I have done and I would need to experiment. I might set aside some water Kefir grains and some milk Kefir grains and see if I can switch them back-and-forth and see what happens. Maybe you can try the same. Keep me posted. Love, Mary❤️🤗❤️
@@MarysNest thanks so much Mary for your quick reply. I have water kifir grains but no access to milk kifir grains during lock down. Let me know if it works for you. Thanks again!
Hi Mary! Do non-dehydrated water kefir grains require activation? Thanks for this video. Very helpful. I wish you were my teacher / professor at University! 😅 Your skills to explain things are exemplary! Wonderful smile too! ☺️ Just like mum! Pete ;”)
I am assuming I can use distilled water for this. I use distilled water for my fermented vinegars and Kvass. I guess I will find out. By the way I really appreciate how well you explain things and go through the steps. I’ve made milk kefir before but have only just learned there was such a thing as water kefir. Just ordered some water kefir grains to give this a go.
New sub! Watched your ginger bug, ginger beer and now kefir. I make all as well. Plus kombucha. Great detailed videos! You MUST be a teacher of some kind?
Thank you so much for the kind words!! Yes, I have been teaching traditional cooking for 20 years. So happy you have found my videos helpful!! You may have already seen some of these but if not, I'll share some video links with you that you might find helpful...I have a playlist of some of my videos titled "Mastering the Basics of Traditional Nutrient Dense Foods Cooking". It's a series of 15 detailed videos that covers How to Make Bone Broth, Cultured Dairy, Ferments, Sourdough Starter (my foolproof stater), Sourdough Bread, Soaked and Sprouted Nuts and Beans, and How to Soak and Sprout Grains to Make your own Sprouted Flour at Home. You can watch it here: th-cam.com/play/PLkRuW3pBo2U3b4eu0QraZReKlGzA11h3y.html And please share the playlist with any other folks you think might be interested in learning about these types of things. I’m passionate about the book Nourishing Traditions by Sally Fallon (of the Weston A Price Foundation) and want to help as many people as I can learn how to make Traditional “Nutrient Dense” Foods. And for more details on some of these subjects mentioned above…(and more), be sure to check out these detailed playlists: ➡️How to Make Bone Broth: th-cam.com/play/PLkRuW3pBo2U0JFsTi2N7sHSpU-vBR04CH.html ➡️How to Make Fermented Vegetables: th-cam.com/play/PLkRuW3pBo2U2EhVspEV5d4Xs2s4pcbHbr.html ➡️How to Make Fermented Condiments: th-cam.com/play/PLkRuW3pBo2U0hCKYoMMBeVD-9bA6TckEj.html ➡️The Complete Guide to Sourdough: th-cam.com/play/PLkRuW3pBo2U3NKN0GHvGCpiWNxcTefLof.html ➡️And if you are interested in learning about how to make various types of Homemade Dairy including Cultured Butter, Cottage Cheese, and more be sure check out this playlist: th-cam.com/play/PLkRuW3pBo2U2R7u0Ri26HwdLMjUa4iJJX.html ➡️Also...If you enjoy making homemade pantry type items, you might enjoy my playlist: th-cam.com/play/PLkRuW3pBo2U1MqC3YAw7ZRYjuL9FBGSwc.html where I show how to make Apple Cider Vinegar, 10 Flavored Extracts including Vanilla Extract, 1- Minute Homemade Mayonnaise, Homemade Bouillon - and how to dehydrate it, Natural Food Colorings, Evaporated Milk, Condensed Milk, Preserved Citrus, and more! ➡️And…Have you seen my playlist for making immune boosting foods and natural remedies including a Super Mineral Detox Broth? You can look through the playlist here: th-cam.com/play/PLkRuW3pBo2U0p9nRAWldbyqYSbgwzARGd.html You may like some of these recipes, especially at this time of year after all the heavy holiday eating! ➡️And if you are interested in how to make probiotic rich fermented drinks, here is my playlist of some fun drinks including How to Make Homemade Sodas, Mocktails, Drinking Vinegar, Homemade Energy Drinks, Switchel, Shrubs, and More: th-cam.com/play/PLkRuW3pBo2U2w2-CiBrkNnZj_IIlqZc9h.html You may enjoy these videos. ➡️And in the Modern Pioneering spirit…If you enjoy canning, or are interested in learning about canning, I have a playlist of my canning videos here which include step-by-step tutorials: th-cam.com/play/PLkRuW3pBo2U3HJRCmwVAvBNS90WjifR1U.html ➡️Oh…And here is my 2020 Channel Update for everything I have planned for this year: th-cam.com/video/qjOJh8Cb_-k/w-d-xo.html Please let me know if you have any questions. I’m so happy to help! And also, let me know what other types of traditional food videos you would like to see me make. I’m SO glad you’re here!! Love and God Bless, Mary PS - Are you in our FB group? It’s called Mary’s Nest Modern Pioneers. Come join us! We have a lot of fun chatting about Traditional “Nutrient Dense Foods and it’s a great place to get questions answered.
I never use water with Flouride. Flouride has been proven to be a poison. Yes, it costs to buy good water, unless you have a home filer system that takes out fluoride along with other dangerous chemicals. I love Cultures for Health. I make Kefir and Buttermilk along with my own sauerkraut, so far and really love them!
Very nice video with easy to understand instructions. I watch all your videos including baking videos. My question is , can this kefir water be used as sourdough starter ? (As yeast water). One more thing, you really have a wonderful voice. Thanks.
Canadians may wish to order water or milk kefir grains, or Kombucha or Jun SCOBY’s as well as a variety of sourdough starters, from www.culturemother.ca in Saskatchewan. I have ordered from them and been thoroughly satisfied. Shipping live cultures from outside the country is difficult, especially at this time.
Wonderful video!! I love water kefir and will try your version to make it at home! One suggestion, Americans mispronounce kefir. It is pronounced kuh-fear’. You can help spread the word!! ❤️
LOL!! Yes, I used to pronounce it the way you said and then I got so many comments from folks saying...’why are you talking so fancy!” LOL!! So I just use the American pronunciation now. Love, Mary :-)
Hi thanks for you very helpful instructions. My question is how is the kefir grain started? Rather than buying the grains can’t we make some from scratch? I can’t see any instructions anywhere that gives a recipe.
You can’t find a recipe to make them because they’re not some thing that you can make easily. The grains are a symbiotic culture of bacteria and yeasts that originated in the Caucasus Mountains. They have now been shared all over the world. So you need to either purchase them from people who sell them or find someone who’s making kefir and will share some extra grains with you. Love, Mary❤️🤗❤️
I started making yogurt in the 70’s and milk kefir in the late 90’s, but have been vegan for about five years now. This is such an excellent primer. I plan to be making water kefir soon thanks to you. Your videos are like an oasis in this needlessly coarse society we’ve created for ourselves. I think I’ll stay for a while. Peace- Peter
Enjoyed your video!!!! Thanku Questions: 1. The 1st straining, must it be tossed or can it be used to drink? 2. For 2nd batch, I repeated exactly the way I made 1st batch and didnt use 1 TB sugar/1 cup water, is this ok? 3. How long can the same grains be used over and over? 4. Both the 1st batch and 2nd batch I fermented for 6 days. Is there a specific time limit as the 48 hrs or can it go longer. Thanku
Hello Miss Mary. I make this on a regular basis and I do a second ferment in flip top bottles but it comes out flat every single time. Do you have any suggestions on how I can get better carbonation? Also, can I do my second ferment in a quart size jar with the screw top lids? Im not a fan of flip top bottles. Thank you so much for your time.
Hi Kristen, I agree with you. I’m not a fan of the fliptop bottles either. But they are the best way to increase carbonation. With jars and screwtop lids more carbonation can sneak out so they’re not as good at keeping beverages carbonated. However, that said it’s interesting that you are not able to maintain the carbonation with the fliptop bottles. I’m not sure why your Kefir isn’t becoming more carbonated. How many days are you allowing it to ferment? Everyone’s kitchen is different, and I’m wondering if your Kefir needs a bit more time to ferment and become more carbonated. Try fermenting it a little bit longer and see if it makes any difference. Keep me posted. Love, Mary❤️🤗❤️
I love your videos and your aprons! Do you make them yourself? The one with red flowers and white polka dogs is my favorite! I wear an apron every day, sometimes I even have to change it part way through because it gets too dirty!
Hi...I love listening to your tutorials, there is just one thing..I think that your microphone is too close to your mouth...we hear lots of other sounds apart from your word coming through...keep up the good work
Excellent tutorial on how to make water kefir. Question: If you wanted to flavor the water kefir, could you add some grape or apple juice concentrate, and if so, how much? Also, will the bacteria in the water kefir eat the sugar in the grape or apple juice concentrate? My doctor has me on a low carb diet, and I'm wondering if adding the juice to flavor the kefir would add to the carbs?
If you give it enough time to ferment, the sugar goes way down, but you may need to burp it occasionally. I put freeze dried strawberries in mine, and left it too long. When I opened it, it exploded all over the ceiling, red spots, and everything in a 12’ diameter. No fun.
Thanks! Do you enjoy making other traditional foods? If so, I have a playlist of some of my videos titled "Mastering the Basics of Traditional Nutrient Dense Foods Cooking". It's a series of 15 detailed videos that covers How to Make Bone Broth, Cultured Dairy, Ferments, Sourdough Starter (my foolproof stater), Sourdough Bread, Soaked and Sprouted Nuts and Beans, and How to Soak and Sprout Grains to Make your own Sprouted Flour at Home. You can watch it here: th-cam.com/play/PLkRuW3pBo2U3b4eu0QraZReKlGzA11h3y.html And please share the playlist with any other folks you think might be interested in learning about these types of things. I’m passionate about the book Nourishing Traditions by Sally Fallon (of the Weston A Price Foundation) and want to help as many people as I can learn how to make Traditional “Nutrient Dense” Foods. Please let me know if you have any questions. I’m so happy to help! And I’m SO glad you’re here!! Love and God Bless, Mary❤️😘❤️ PS - Are you in our FB group? It’s called Mary’s Nest Modern Pioneers. Come join us! We have a lot of fun chatting about Traditional “Nutrient Dense Foods and it’s a great place to get questions answered.
Plz. Ans. What is the maximum time for which water kifer. can be kept and if it is to be kept for one year then what needs to be done for it? Note : My question is for Water kifer and not for kifer grains .
Hi Harry, Great question. I suspect it will be OK. Some folks say that ferments of any kind like the minerals in regular water but I'm not 100% sure. I would experiment. Keep me posted. Love, Mary
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The lady is sooo good at explaining..so clear..not redundant.
Thank you so much for visiting and for the kind words! If you enjoy making Traditional Foods, be sure to head over to my TH-cam channel’s home page where I share lots of playlists of videos that I think you will enjoy. Here is the link: TH-cam.com/MarysNest Plus, I have a playlist of some of my videos titled "Mastering the Basics of Traditional Nutrient Dense Foods Cooking". It's a series of 15 detailed videos that covers How to Make Bone Broth, Cultured Dairy, Ferments, Sourdough Starter (my foolproof stater), Sourdough Bread, Soaked and Sprouted Nuts and Beans, and How to Soak and Sprout Grains to Make your own Sprouted Flour at Home. You can watch it here: th-cam.com/play/PLkRuW3pBo2U3b4eu0QraZReKlGzA11h3y.html And please share the playlist with any other folks you think might be interested in learning about these types of things. I’m passionate about the book Nourishing Traditions by Sally Fallon (of the Weston A Price Foundation) and want to help as many people as I can learn how to make Traditional “Nutrient Dense” Foods.
And for more details on some of these subjects mentioned above…(and more), be sure to check out these detailed playlists:
➡️How to Make Bone Broth: th-cam.com/play/PLkRuW3pBo2U0JFsTi2N7sHSpU-vBR04CH.html
➡️How to Make Fermented Vegetables: th-cam.com/play/PLkRuW3pBo2U2EhVspEV5d4Xs2s4pcbHbr.html
➡️How to Make Fermented Condiments: th-cam.com/play/PLkRuW3pBo2U0hCKYoMMBeVD-9bA6TckEj.html
➡️The Complete Guide to Sourdough: th-cam.com/play/PLkRuW3pBo2U3NKN0GHvGCpiWNxcTefLof.html
➡️The Complete NO KNEAD BREAD Playlist: th-cam.com/play/PLkRuW3pBo2U0ZnA45FadK99NvKZLKh-6N.html
➡️How to Make Bread with or without Yeast Playlist: th-cam.com/play/PLkRuW3pBo2U344nspo8zPj3O3LfyNVHZS.html
➡️And if you are interested in learning about how to make various types of Homemade Dairy including Cultured Butter, Cottage Cheese, Sour Cream, Ricotta Cheese, and more, be sure check out this playlist: th-cam.com/play/PLkRuW3pBo2U2R7u0Ri26HwdLMjUa4iJJX.html
➡️Also...If you enjoy making homemade pantry type items, you might enjoy my playlist: th-cam.com/play/PLkRuW3pBo2U1MqC3YAw7ZRYjuL9FBGSwc.html where I show how to make Apple Cider Vinegar (see more info about this below), 10 Flavored Extracts including Vanilla Extract, 10 Seasoning Blends including Ranch Dressing Mix and Onion Soup Mix, 1- Minute Homemade Mayonnaise, Homemade Bouillon - and how to dehydrate it, Natural Food Colorings, Evaporated Milk, Condensed Milk, Preserved Citrus, Breadcrumbs, Croutons, and more!
And if you like the idea of making your own Apple Cider Vinegar as mentioned above…Be sure to check out the Apple Cider Vinegar Playlist: th-cam.com/play/PLkRuW3pBo2U1QPA95O2-oOvxwtO-v3L4L.html which a 3-part series where I walk you through the entire 30-day process. And if you like making vinegar, I also have a Homemade Citrus Vinegar Playlist: th-cam.com/play/PLkRuW3pBo2U3apQRTzhfQBkR_x0rb514U.html And I have one more vinegar video where I show how to make vinegar from Strawberry Scraps. You can watch it here: th-cam.com/play/PLkRuW3pBo2U2M3dRA483q5KJ7JkJfn3fS.html
➡️And…Have you seen my playlist for making immune boosting foods and natural remedies including a Super Mineral Detox Broth? You can look through the playlist here: th-cam.com/play/PLkRuW3pBo2U0p9nRAWldbyqYSbgwzARGd.html You may like some of these recipes.
➡️And if you are interested in how to make probiotic rich fermented drinks, here is my playlist of some fun drinks including How to Make Homemade Sodas, Mocktails, Drinking Vinegar, Homemade Energy Drinks, Switchel, Shrubs, and More: th-cam.com/play/PLkRuW3pBo2U2w2-CiBrkNnZj_IIlqZc9h.html You may enjoy these videos. And if you are interested in learning how to make Kombucha and/or Water Kefir, I have a playlist which includes a Beginners Guide to Kombucha Making along with a video on making water kefir for beginners…which you can watch here: th-cam.com/play/PLkRuW3pBo2U3YysV0OYOMsxsJuf_sxPTK.html
➡️And in the Modern Pioneering spirit…If you enjoy canning, or are interested in learning about canning, I have a playlist of my canning videos here which include step-by-step tutorials: th-cam.com/play/PLkRuW3pBo2U3HJRCmwVAvBNS90WjifR1U.html
➡️Oh…And here is my 2020 Channel Update for everything I have planned for this year: th-cam.com/video/qjOJh8Cb_-k/w-d-xo.html
Please let me know if you have any questions. I’m so happy to help! And also, let me know what other types of traditional food videos you would like to see me make. I’m SO glad you’re here!! Love and God Bless, Mary
PS - Are you in our FB group? It’s called Mary’s Nest Modern Pioneers. The direct link can be found in the description under this video. Come join us! We have a lot of fun chatting about Traditional “Nutrient Dense Foods and it’s a great place to get questions answered.
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I have been binge watching you today. I'd never even heard of kefir before today let alone kefer water. I've already ordered some grains. You have certainly educated me. Thankyou ♥️ so much. You are so knowledgeable and a great teacher
Anne Thomson - Hi Anne, Thank you so much for visiting. I am so happy to hear that you liked this video. Do you enjoy learning about making other traditional foods? If so, I have a playlist of some of my videos titled "Mastering the Basics of Traditional Nutrient Dense Foods Cooking". It's a series of 15 detailed videos that covers How to Make Bone Broth, Cultured Dairy, Ferments, Sourdough Starter (my foolproof stater), Sourdough Bread, Soaked and Sprouted Nuts and Beans, and How to Soak and Sprout Grains to Make your own Sprouted Flour at Home. You can watch it here: th-cam.com/play/PLkRuW3pBo2U3b4eu0QraZReKlGzA11h3y.html And please share the playlist with any other folks you think might be interested in learning about these types of things. I’m passionate about the book Nourishing Traditions by Sally Fallon (of the Weston A Price Foundation) and want to help as many people as I can learn how to make Traditional “Nutrient Dense” Foods.
And for more details on some of these subjects mentioned above…(and more), be sure to check out these detailed playlists:
➡️How to Make Bone Broth: th-cam.com/play/PLkRuW3pBo2U0JFsTi2N7sHSpU-vBR04CH.html
➡️How to Make Fermented Vegetables: th-cam.com/play/PLkRuW3pBo2U2EhVspEV5d4Xs2s4pcbHbr.html
➡️How to Make Fermented Condiments: th-cam.com/play/PLkRuW3pBo2U0hCKYoMMBeVD-9bA6TckEj.html
➡️The Complete Guide to Sourdough: th-cam.com/play/PLkRuW3pBo2U3NKN0GHvGCpiWNxcTefLof.html
➡️And if you are interested in learning about how to make various types of Homemade Dairy including Cultured Butter, Cottage Cheese, Sour Cream, Ricotta Cheese, and more, be sure check out this playlist: th-cam.com/play/PLkRuW3pBo2U2R7u0Ri26HwdLMjUa4iJJX.html
➡️Also...If you enjoy making homemade pantry type items, you might enjoy my playlist: th-cam.com/play/PLkRuW3pBo2U1MqC3YAw7ZRYjuL9FBGSwc.html where I show how to make Apple Cider Vinegar (see more info about this below), 10 Flavored Extracts including Vanilla Extract, 10 Seasoning Blends including Ranch Dressing Mix and Onion Soup Mix, 1- Minute Homemade Mayonnaise, Homemade Bouillon - and how to dehydrate it, Natural Food Colorings, Evaporated Milk, Condensed Milk, Preserved Citrus, and more!
And if you like the idea of making your own Apple Cider Vinegar as mentioned above…Be sure to check out the Apple Cider Vinegar Playlist: th-cam.com/play/PLkRuW3pBo2U1QPA95O2-oOvxwtO-v3L4L.html which a 3-part series where I walk you through the entire 30-day process. And if you like making vinegar, I also have a Homemade Citrus Vinegar Playlist: th-cam.com/play/PLkRuW3pBo2U3apQRTzhfQBkR_x0rb514U.html And I have one more vinegar video where I show how to make vinegar from Strawberry Scraps. You can watch it here: th-cam.com/play/PLkRuW3pBo2U2M3dRA483q5KJ7JkJfn3fS.html
➡️And…Have you seen my playlist for making immune boosting foods and natural remedies including a Super Mineral Detox Broth? You can look through the playlist here: th-cam.com/play/PLkRuW3pBo2U0p9nRAWldbyqYSbgwzARGd.html You may like some of these recipes.
➡️And if you are interested in how to make probiotic rich fermented drinks, here is my playlist of some fun drinks including How to Make Homemade Sodas, Mocktails, Drinking Vinegar, Homemade Energy Drinks, Switchel, Shrubs, and More: th-cam.com/play/PLkRuW3pBo2U2w2-CiBrkNnZj_IIlqZc9h.html You may enjoy these videos. And if you are interested in learning how to make Kombucha and/or Water Kefir, I have a playlist which includes a Beginners Guide to Kombucha Making along with a video on making water kefir for beginners…which you can watch here: th-cam.com/play/PLkRuW3pBo2U3YysV0OYOMsxsJuf_sxPTK.html
➡️And in the Modern Pioneering spirit…If you enjoy canning, or are interested in learning about canning, I have a playlist of my canning videos here which include step-by-step tutorials: th-cam.com/play/PLkRuW3pBo2U3HJRCmwVAvBNS90WjifR1U.html
➡️Oh…And here is my 2020 Channel Update for everything I have planned for this year: th-cam.com/video/qjOJh8Cb_-k/w-d-xo.html
Please let me know if you have any questions. I’m so happy to help! And also, let me know what other types of traditional food videos you would like to see me make. I’m SO glad you’re here!! Love and God Bless, Mary
PS - Are you in our FB group? It’s called Mary’s Nest Modern Pioneers. The direct link can be found in the description under this video. Come join us! We have a lot of fun chatting about Traditional “Nutrient Dense Foods and it’s a great place to get questions answered.
I have never heard of this beverage before. You’ve provided your usual, thorough explanation and demonstration, thanks Mary.
Thanks again! During the fermenting process a slice of biological lemon even will improve the taste and the health of the waterkefir. Waterkefir grains enjoy a 'sour' environment to grow and live in.
Didn't know this - thank you!
Just saw this one for some reason, Mary! Wonderful as always! I have been making water kefir for a long time, and have even attempted it with Sucanat and it did NOT work! So, definitely use organic white sugar! I *never* worry about taking the water temp, so most people can probably not over-stress about that one too much! ;) I use the wonderful Big Berkey for my filtered water! Never been happier with healthy water that tastes SO wonderful compared to even just a Brita! The Big Berkey also filters out arsenic in the public water - a REAL bonus, I'd say! ;) I have never used dried water kefir grains, I always use fresh. I get mine from Mr. and Mrs. Kefir - they are wonderful! My favorite way to make my water kefir is to put the strained off sugar water (that of course doesn't have sugar in it b/c the kefir grains would have eaten it all up!) into a carbonated style bottle (I use recycled Trader Joe's Ginger Beer bottles!) and top it off with at LEAST a 1/2 cup of pink lemonade! That has been my favorite flavor thus far -- and I've tried A LOT of different flavors! LASTLY, if you ever have any stray fresh kefir grains, put one or two in the soil of any houseplants or even your flower or veg garden! The plants will be SUPER happy and healthy if you do so! ;) xoxo
Have you tried adding ginger to it? I'm wondering how that would turn out.
Could you keep sharing that every chance you get about putting it in your plants in your gardens your extra kefir grains because I don’t think many people know about that
Thank you very much Mary it is so great to see the older drink are back in. Love your videos. Julie
Mary, this was a great tutorial and interesting to me! Thanks for sharing it. Hugs, Judy
Hi Judy!! Thanks so much for visiting and glad to here that the tutorial was interesting!! Love, Mary
I’ll just have a large ice water and take my probiotic. I don’t have the patience. 🤗. You did a spectacular job showing how to make it! God bless those who have patience.
Ann Marie - Hi Ann Marie, LOL!! But thank you for the kind words!! If you ever decide to make a homemade probiotic, the good news is that it is a lot less expensive than what you buy in pill form plus...one teaspoon of the liquid is considerably higher in beneficial probiotics than most pills. Thanks for visiting. Love, Mary🤗
I think fermenting vegetables or drinks like kombucha is like having another houseplant or pet! I have a lot of appreciation for these living things that give us so much! It’s fun to have something fizzing away on the shelf, and in the fridge later!
Just preordered your book Mary. Excited!
Thank you for working so hard on making water kefir. It’s good for those avoiding dairy products.
nmoss m - So glad you liked it!! And I’m glad you’re here!! If you are interested, search my videos… I have lots of them focused on making all sorts of traditional foods… Including bone broths, ferments, sourdough starter and sourdough bread, and how to soak and sprout grains so that you can make sprouted flour at home. Please let me know if you have any questions. I am so happy to help! Love, Mary❤️😘❤️
Mary's Nest ooh I’m looking forward to making sprouted bread. Again, thank you so much for you being you!
nmoss m - You are SO welcome. Are there any videos you would like me to make? 😀😀😀
I'm excited to try making this. My kefir grains are on the way!
Hello Mary 😄 This Labor Day weekend 2020 has been a marathon of your videos ❤️ I have learned soooo much! Thank You for all of your efforts in making your TH-cam videos 😘👏🏻🤩👍🏻 Blessings from Green, Ohio ❤️
I just tried keifer(strawberry flavored) last night and took a liking to it. I am looking forward to making my own using your recipes. I will pick up some kombucha the next time I am at Aldis and try that.
I got live grains off of etsy. Super cheap and wonderful instructions came with, plus contact information for support from the vendor.
Best I’ve seen 👍😊 everything is explained in detail.
I’d really like to see this lady doing a second ferment with different flavours as I’m sure she’d be great at explaining the different methods.
Just made my first!!!!! Added blueberry processed. Oh my goodness yummy !!!!
I like to add a slice of ginger and one sliced up green apple with the sweetened water. We like to eat the apple slices after 24 hours. The grains also activate much faster.
Hey Cheryl, I appreciate your comment about adding a slice of ginger & 1 green apple slices up. Do you add these during the 2nd ferment? I'm really interested. Thanks, Rebecca
@@rebeccafreeman1123 I don’t do a second ferment unless it is with water kefir that has been dried and needs reactivated. I add water and molasses to the dried grains to help reactivate.
I use raw sugar and well water works great. Also some friends of our used a jug of water like you did and it killed their grains, it was tested to have chemicals in it
Hi Michelle, Thanks so much for visiting and commenting!! Oh my goodness...that is terrible that it killed their grains!! I have never had any problem with Ozarka that I buy at my grocery store but I can imagine that some waters may not be as pure. Well water would be wonderful!! Love, Mary
Ive used well water and bottled water and never had a problem
Thank you for starting from beginning. You are the only person that did this.
Wow what an awesome teacher you are. Thank you for sharing. Today I came across your channel by accident.... how lucky am I?.
I’m looking forward to doing this tomorrow. I have everything but organic sugar. I’ll let you know how it goes.
Several years ago I would make water kefir alot. I had a tick bite and within 3 days had developed a bullseye mark. So the doc gave me some antibiotics and I had no problems after that. But I believe that because I kept up with the probiotic that it helped my body reject anything bad.
I quit because I believe I was just turning sucrose into fructose and (having quit all sugar) I needed to stop the water kefir. I'll try it again cause I got rid of my pre-diabetes but I will monitor my blood sugars.
Love your videos. U explain so good and in details too. I find your voice so soothing that I keep falling asleep than wake up rewind and watch again😊. Love your kitchen 💞
Thanks for demonstrating and making it easy
@Mary's Nest I love your channel, you remind me of Julia Child's cooking show, I used to watch her growing up as a child, but you are an Updated Version, (compliment of course) and you make me giggle with you, so delightful! I'm learning a lot watching you teach. Thank you. Grateful 😊 🌞
Oh my goodness! Thank you so much for the kind words. Do you enjoy making traditional foods? If so, I have a playlist of some of my videos titled "Mastering the Basics of Traditional Nutrient Dense Foods Cooking". It's a series of 15 detailed videos that covers How to Make Bone Broth, Cultured Dairy, Ferments, Sourdough Starter (my foolproof stater), Sourdough Bread, Soaked and Sprouted Nuts and Beans, and How to Soak and Sprout Grains to Make your own Sprouted Flour at Home. You can watch it here: th-cam.com/play/PLkRuW3pBo2U3b4eu0QraZReKlGzA11h3y.html And please share the playlist with any other folks you think might be interested in learning about these types of things. I’m passionate about the book Nourishing Traditions by Sally Fallon (of the Weston A Price Foundation) and want to help as many people as I can learn how to make Traditional “Nutrient Dense” Foods.
And for more details on some of these subjects mentioned above…(and more), be sure to check out these detailed playlists:
➡️How to Make Bone Broth: th-cam.com/play/PLkRuW3pBo2U0JFsTi2N7sHSpU-vBR04CH.html
➡️How to Make Fermented Vegetables: th-cam.com/play/PLkRuW3pBo2U2EhVspEV5d4Xs2s4pcbHbr.html
➡️How to Make Fermented Condiments: th-cam.com/play/PLkRuW3pBo2U0hCKYoMMBeVD-9bA6TckEj.html
➡️The Complete Guide to Sourdough: th-cam.com/play/PLkRuW3pBo2U3NKN0GHvGCpiWNxcTefLof.html
➡️The Complete NO KNEAD BREAD Playlist: th-cam.com/play/PLkRuW3pBo2U0ZnA45FadK99NvKZLKh-6N.html
➡️And if you are interested in learning about how to make various types of Homemade Dairy including Cultured Butter, Cottage Cheese, Sour Cream, Ricotta Cheese, and more, be sure check out this playlist: th-cam.com/play/PLkRuW3pBo2U2R7u0Ri26HwdLMjUa4iJJX.html
➡️Also...If you enjoy making homemade pantry type items, you might enjoy my playlist: th-cam.com/play/PLkRuW3pBo2U1MqC3YAw7ZRYjuL9FBGSwc.html where I show how to make Apple Cider Vinegar (see more info about this below), 10 Flavored Extracts including Vanilla Extract, 10 Seasoning Blends including Ranch Dressing Mix and Onion Soup Mix, 1- Minute Homemade Mayonnaise, Homemade Bouillon - and how to dehydrate it, Natural Food Colorings, Evaporated Milk, Condensed Milk, Preserved Citrus, and more!
And if you like the idea of making your own Apple Cider Vinegar as mentioned above…Be sure to check out the Apple Cider Vinegar Playlist: th-cam.com/play/PLkRuW3pBo2U1QPA95O2-oOvxwtO-v3L4L.html which a 3-part series where I walk you through the entire 30-day process. And if you like making vinegar, I also have a Homemade Citrus Vinegar Playlist: th-cam.com/play/PLkRuW3pBo2U3apQRTzhfQBkR_x0rb514U.html And I have one more vinegar video where I show how to make vinegar from Strawberry Scraps. You can watch it here: th-cam.com/play/PLkRuW3pBo2U2M3dRA483q5KJ7JkJfn3fS.html
➡️And…Have you seen my playlist for making immune boosting foods and natural remedies including a Super Mineral Detox Broth? You can look through the playlist here: th-cam.com/play/PLkRuW3pBo2U0p9nRAWldbyqYSbgwzARGd.html You may like some of these recipes.
➡️And if you are interested in how to make probiotic rich fermented drinks, here is my playlist of some fun drinks including How to Make Homemade Sodas, Mocktails, Drinking Vinegar, Homemade Energy Drinks, Switchel, Shrubs, and More: th-cam.com/play/PLkRuW3pBo2U2w2-CiBrkNnZj_IIlqZc9h.html You may enjoy these videos. And if you are interested in learning how to make Kombucha and/or Water Kefir, I have a playlist which includes a Beginners Guide to Kombucha Making along with a video on making water kefir for beginners…which you can watch here: th-cam.com/play/PLkRuW3pBo2U3YysV0OYOMsxsJuf_sxPTK.html
➡️And in the Modern Pioneering spirit…If you enjoy canning, or are interested in learning about canning, I have a playlist of my canning videos here which include step-by-step tutorials: th-cam.com/play/PLkRuW3pBo2U3HJRCmwVAvBNS90WjifR1U.html
➡️Oh…And here is my 2020 Channel Update for everything I have planned for this year: th-cam.com/video/qjOJh8Cb_-k/w-d-xo.html
Please let me know if you have any questions. I’m so happy to help! And also, let me know what other types of traditional food videos you would like to see me make. I’m SO glad you’re here!! Love and God Bless, Mary
PS - Are you in our FB group? It’s called Mary’s Nest Modern Pioneers. The direct link can be found in the description under this video. Come join us! We have a lot of fun chatting about Traditional “Nutrient Dense Foods and it’s a great place to get questions answered.
How to make Blass ferment drink
Thank you so much because that’s what I wanted to know was how to add the fruit so you just add the fruit after You strain it and you put the fruit in and you leave it in for 24 to 48 hours that’s wonderful I need to try that with ginger and with fruit thank you I know you do the ginger bug but do you use kefir kernels for that too
Mary just found your channel ! Really enjoy your presentation! Trying your bone broth ! I have really severe ibs and ibd and eat Whole Foods and am eating natural foods and organic and healing natural and following you and dr axe ! Thanks so much ! You cook just like my mom and nana
Hi Shelley, So glad you are enjoying the videos!! And thank you so much for the kind words!! Do you enjoy learning about making traditional foods? I have a playlist of my videos titled "Mastering the Basics of Traditional Real Foods Cooking". It's a series of 15 detailed videos that covers How to Make Bone Broth, Cultured Dairy, Ferments, Sourdough Starter (my foolproof stater), Sourdough Bread, and How to Soak and Sprout Grains to Make your own Sprouted Flour at Home. (Sorry to not put a direct link but I don't think YT likes us to put links in comments.) Please let me know if you have any questions. I'm so happy to help! And I’m so glad you’re here!! Love, Mary
I do declare this Texan sounds like she has a New York accent. Love it.
A great presentation, with your instructions I don't think I'll mess up, thanks.
Should you avoid metal spoons? Metal at all?
Do you prefer kefir or kombucha for ease of taking care of, taste, health benefits? Thank you for all this good information. It's very helpful.
Great questions. There are two schools of thought about metal. Some say avoid it, other say it doesn’t matter. I don’t know whose right but I have never had any trouble using stainless steel spoons or strainer. I definitely prefer Kefir. And specifically dairy Kefir. It agrees with me the best. I also find the maintenance of Kefir much easier than dealing with the every growing...and growing...and growing...kombucha SCOBIES!! As to nutrition, I would suspect they both are good and bring different probiotics to one’s diet. Love, Mary ❤️🤗❤️
amazing, what a information to know, thank you !!!!!
Excellent, clear presentation. Perfect for beginners.
Nice video ! How many times can you re use the grains ? & how do you store the grains and the finished keifer water ? . thank you !
in france, we use to put a dehydrated fig or abricots and 2 slices of lemon into the first fermentation and then take all out and do the second fermentation ( and adding fruits or juices ....... )
Thank you Mary.. Cultures for health is a very great learning site. I have been make Kefir for a very long time now... when we were somewhere, I took a sip of soda.. and it was awful. tasted so chemically. And that will most probably be my last sip.. It is hard to beat healthy drinking.. Nicely done video. Thank you.
Thank you so much!! And yes, soda tastes bad after drinking more naturally made beverages!! Now that's a good thing!! Love, Mary
I’m glad Ozarka water is ok. We had bottled Ozarka and it had chlorine taste. I noticed it because we’re on well water. It probably wasn’t spring water.
Thank you so much for taking the time and share your knowledge
Excellent demonstration. Very through. I enjoy your videos and as a Kombucha fan I do have to try the Water Kefir. Thanks for this.
Thank you SO much!! Oh yes, give it a try...I love water kefir! It's so tasty!! Love, Mary
That was wonderful, thank you Mary! I will order some kefir, and try this next. I just make some kombucha and tepache, a Mexican fermented drink made with fresh pineapple peel, and more like a pineapple beer....
Dear Mary it is so delightful to watch all your videos🥰😍❤
Wow, This is the best explanation video I found. Now I can confidently do it. I subscribed also. Thank you so much.
CrazyMonkey702 - Thank you so much for visiting and for the kind words!! Do you enjoy learning about making other traditional foods? If so, I have a playlist of some of my videos titled "Mastering the Basics of Traditional Nutrient Dense Foods Cooking". It's a series of 15 detailed videos that covers How to Make Bone Broth, Cultured Dairy, Ferments, Sourdough Starter (my foolproof stater), Sourdough Bread, Soaked and Sprouted Nuts and Beans, and How to Soak and Sprout Grains to Make your own Sprouted Flour at Home. You can watch it here: th-cam.com/play/PLkRuW3pBo2U3b4eu0QraZReKlGzA11h3y.html And please share the playlist with any other folks you think might be interested in learning about these types of things. I’m passionate about the book Nourishing Traditions by Sally Fallon (of the Weston A Price Foundation) and want to help as many people as I can learn how to make Traditional “Nutrient Dense” Foods.
And for more details on some of these subjects mentioned above…(and more), be sure to check out these detailed playlists:
➡️How to Make Bone Broth: th-cam.com/play/PLkRuW3pBo2U0JFsTi2N7sHSpU-vBR04CH.html
➡️How to Make Fermented Vegetables: th-cam.com/play/PLkRuW3pBo2U2EhVspEV5d4Xs2s4pcbHbr.html
➡️How to Make Fermented Condiments: th-cam.com/play/PLkRuW3pBo2U0hCKYoMMBeVD-9bA6TckEj.html
➡️The Complete Guide to Sourdough: th-cam.com/play/PLkRuW3pBo2U3NKN0GHvGCpiWNxcTefLof.html
➡️And if you are interested in learning about how to make various types of Homemade Dairy including Cultured Butter, Cottage Cheese, Sour Cream, Ricotta Cheese, and more, be sure check out this playlist: th-cam.com/play/PLkRuW3pBo2U2R7u0Ri26HwdLMjUa4iJJX.html
➡️Also...If you enjoy making homemade pantry type items, you might enjoy my playlist: th-cam.com/play/PLkRuW3pBo2U1MqC3YAw7ZRYjuL9FBGSwc.html where I show how to make Apple Cider Vinegar (see more info about this below), 10 Flavored Extracts including Vanilla Extract, 10 Seasoning Blends including Ranch Dressing Mix and Onion Soup Mix, 1- Minute Homemade Mayonnaise, Homemade Bouillon - and how to dehydrate it, Natural Food Colorings, Evaporated Milk, Condensed Milk, Preserved Citrus, and more!
And if you like the idea of making your own Apple Cider Vinegar as mentioned above…Be sure to check out the Apple Cider Vinegar Playlist: th-cam.com/play/PLkRuW3pBo2U1QPA95O2-oOvxwtO-v3L4L.html which a 3-part series where I walk you through the entire 30-day process. And if you like making vinegar, I also have a Homemade Citrus Vinegar Playlist: th-cam.com/play/PLkRuW3pBo2U3apQRTzhfQBkR_x0rb514U.html And I have one more vinegar video where I show how to make vinegar from Strawberry Scraps. You can watch it here: th-cam.com/play/PLkRuW3pBo2U2M3dRA483q5KJ7JkJfn3fS.html
➡️And…Have you seen my playlist for making immune boosting foods and natural remedies including a Super Mineral Detox Broth? You can look through the playlist here: th-cam.com/play/PLkRuW3pBo2U0p9nRAWldbyqYSbgwzARGd.html You may like some of these recipes.
➡️And if you are interested in how to make probiotic rich fermented drinks, here is my playlist of some fun drinks including How to Make Homemade Sodas, Mocktails, Drinking Vinegar, Homemade Energy Drinks, Switchel, Shrubs, and More: th-cam.com/play/PLkRuW3pBo2U2w2-CiBrkNnZj_IIlqZc9h.html You may enjoy these videos. And if you are interested in learning how to make Kombucha and/or Water Kefir, I have a playlist which includes a Beginners Guide to Kombucha Making along with a video on making water kefir for beginners…which you can watch here: th-cam.com/play/PLkRuW3pBo2U3YysV0OYOMsxsJuf_sxPTK.html
➡️And in the Modern Pioneering spirit…If you enjoy canning, or are interested in learning about canning, I have a playlist of my canning videos here which include step-by-step tutorials: th-cam.com/play/PLkRuW3pBo2U3HJRCmwVAvBNS90WjifR1U.html
➡️Oh…And here is my 2020 Channel Update for everything I have planned for this year: th-cam.com/video/qjOJh8Cb_-k/w-d-xo.html
Please let me know if you have any questions. I’m so happy to help! And also, let me know what other types of traditional food videos you would like to see me make. I’m SO glad you’re here!! Love and God Bless, Mary
PS - Are you in our FB group? It’s called Mary’s Nest Modern Pioneers. The direct link can be found in the description under this video. Come join us! We have a lot of fun chatting about Traditional “Nutrient Dense Foods and it’s a great place to get questions answered.
Thank you so much for these clear instructions of the whole process !
This was so helpful! I just bought some WKG from CFH. You make it easy to learn. Thank you!! :)
Hi Cari, Thank YOU for the kind words!! Glad you find the videos helpful. If you enjoy making Traditional Foods, be sure to head over to my TH-cam channel’s home page where I share lots of playlists of videos that I think you will enjoy. Here is the link: TH-cam.com/MarysNest Plus, I have a playlist of some of my videos titled "Mastering the Basics of Traditional Nutrient Dense Foods Cooking". It's a series of 15 detailed videos that covers How to Make Bone Broth, Cultured Dairy, Ferments, Sourdough Starter (my foolproof stater), Sourdough Bread, Soaked and Sprouted Nuts and Beans, and How to Soak and Sprout Grains to Make your own Sprouted Flour at Home. You can watch it here: th-cam.com/play/PLkRuW3pBo2U3b4eu0QraZReKlGzA11h3y.html And please share the playlist with any other folks you think might be interested in learning about these types of things. I’m passionate about the book Nourishing Traditions by Sally Fallon (of the Weston A Price Foundation) and want to help as many people as I can learn how to make Traditional “Nutrient Dense” Foods.
And for more details on some of these subjects mentioned above…(and more), be sure to check out these detailed playlists:
➡️How to Make Bone Broth: th-cam.com/play/PLkRuW3pBo2U0JFsTi2N7sHSpU-vBR04CH.html
➡️How to Make Fermented Vegetables: th-cam.com/play/PLkRuW3pBo2U2EhVspEV5d4Xs2s4pcbHbr.html
➡️How to Make Fermented Condiments: th-cam.com/play/PLkRuW3pBo2U0hCKYoMMBeVD-9bA6TckEj.html
➡️The Complete Guide to Sourdough: th-cam.com/play/PLkRuW3pBo2U3NKN0GHvGCpiWNxcTefLof.html
➡️The Complete NO KNEAD BREAD Playlist: th-cam.com/play/PLkRuW3pBo2U0ZnA45FadK99NvKZLKh-6N.html
➡️How to Make Bread with or without Yeast Playlist: th-cam.com/play/PLkRuW3pBo2U344nspo8zPj3O3LfyNVHZS.html
➡️And if you are interested in learning about how to make various types of Homemade Dairy including Cultured Butter, Cottage Cheese, Sour Cream, Ricotta Cheese, and more, be sure check out this playlist: th-cam.com/play/PLkRuW3pBo2U2R7u0Ri26HwdLMjUa4iJJX.html
➡️Also...If you enjoy making homemade pantry type items, you might enjoy my playlist: th-cam.com/play/PLkRuW3pBo2U1MqC3YAw7ZRYjuL9FBGSwc.html where I show how to make Apple Cider Vinegar (see more info about this below), 10 Flavored Extracts including Vanilla Extract, 10 Seasoning Blends including Ranch Dressing Mix and Onion Soup Mix, 1- Minute Homemade Mayonnaise, Homemade Bouillon - and how to dehydrate it, Natural Food Colorings, Evaporated Milk, Condensed Milk, Preserved Citrus, Breadcrumbs, Croutons, and more!
And if you like the idea of making your own Apple Cider Vinegar as mentioned above…Be sure to check out the Apple Cider Vinegar Playlist: th-cam.com/play/PLkRuW3pBo2U1QPA95O2-oOvxwtO-v3L4L.html which a 3-part series where I walk you through the entire 30-day process. And if you like making vinegar, I also have a Homemade Citrus Vinegar Playlist: th-cam.com/play/PLkRuW3pBo2U3apQRTzhfQBkR_x0rb514U.html And I have one more vinegar video where I show how to make vinegar from Strawberry Scraps. You can watch it here: th-cam.com/play/PLkRuW3pBo2U2M3dRA483q5KJ7JkJfn3fS.html
➡️And…Have you seen my playlist for making immune boosting foods and natural remedies including a Super Mineral Detox Broth? You can look through the playlist here: th-cam.com/play/PLkRuW3pBo2U0p9nRAWldbyqYSbgwzARGd.html You may like some of these recipes.
➡️And if you are interested in how to make probiotic rich fermented drinks, here is my playlist of some fun drinks including How to Make Homemade Sodas, Mocktails, Drinking Vinegar, Homemade Energy Drinks, Switchel, Shrubs, and More: th-cam.com/play/PLkRuW3pBo2U2w2-CiBrkNnZj_IIlqZc9h.html You may enjoy these videos. And if you are interested in learning how to make Kombucha and/or Water Kefir, I have a playlist which includes a Beginners Guide to Kombucha Making along with a video on making water kefir for beginners…which you can watch here: th-cam.com/play/PLkRuW3pBo2U3YysV0OYOMsxsJuf_sxPTK.html
➡️And in the Modern Pioneering spirit…If you enjoy canning, or are interested in learning about canning, I have a playlist of my canning videos here which include step-by-step tutorials: th-cam.com/play/PLkRuW3pBo2U3HJRCmwVAvBNS90WjifR1U.html
➡️Oh…And here is my 2020 Channel Update for everything I have planned for this year: th-cam.com/video/qjOJh8Cb_-k/w-d-xo.html
Please let me know if you have any questions. I’m so happy to help! And also, let me know what other types of traditional food videos you would like to see me make. I’m SO glad you’re here!! Love and God Bless, Mary
PS - Are you in our FB group? It’s called Mary’s Nest Modern Pioneers. The direct link can be found in the description under this video. Come join us! We have a lot of fun chatting about Traditional “Nutrient Dense Foods and it’s a great place to get questions answered.
I just got mine and activated them per the instructions and they were suuuper small. Did you have that issue?
@@BrittanySpicknall Mine were smallish. They are growing. If you have questions, contact them as I'm sure they'd be happy to help. I've been pleased with my purchases from them.
Excellent demonstration. Is it usually made in such a small batch? It seems like alot to go though for that little bottle. When I brew kombucha I get over a gallon from each batch.
Hi Jessica, Great question! Yes, you can make a larger batch. You will want to use a larger jar, more liquid, and a few more grains. Although sometimes, depending on the strength of your grains, a tablespoon or two may actually be more than sufficient. Love, Mary
@@MarysNest Thank you!
I think I will just stick with milk kefir ... This lady is just lovely
Thank you for the kind words!! And yes, if I had to choose, milk kefir is definitely my favorite!! Love, Mary
Hi Mary, This is great- nothing else on utube so detailed! Thank you!To re-use the hydrated keifer, do u use same process? I assume so...?😍😇
Hi Terry, So glad you like the video!! Yes, the same process. Love, Mary
We have well water with no treatment. It’s awesome!!
Wonderful!! BTW - Do you enjoy making other traditional foods? If so, I have a playlist of some of my videos titled "Mastering the Basics of Traditional Nutrient Dense Foods Cooking". It's a series of 15 detailed videos that covers How to Make Bone Broth, Cultured Dairy, Ferments, Sourdough Starter (my foolproof stater), Sourdough Bread, Soaked and Sprouted Nuts and Beans, and How to Soak and Sprout Grains to Make your own Sprouted Flour at Home. You can watch it here: th-cam.com/play/PLkRuW3pBo2U3b4eu0QraZReKlGzA11h3y.html And please share the playlist with any other folks you think might be interested in learning about these types of things. I’m passionate about the book Nourishing Traditions by Sally Fallon (of the Weston A Price Foundation) and want to help as many people as I can learn how to make Traditional “Nutrient Dense” Foods.
And for more details on some of these subjects mentioned above…(and more), be sure to check out these detailed playlists:
➡️How to Make Bone Broth: th-cam.com/play/PLkRuW3pBo2U0JFsTi2N7sHSpU-vBR04CH.html
➡️How to Make Fermented Vegetables: th-cam.com/play/PLkRuW3pBo2U2EhVspEV5d4Xs2s4pcbHbr.html
➡️How to Make Fermented Condiments: th-cam.com/play/PLkRuW3pBo2U0hCKYoMMBeVD-9bA6TckEj.html
➡️The Complete Guide to Sourdough: th-cam.com/play/PLkRuW3pBo2U3NKN0GHvGCpiWNxcTefLof.html
➡️And if you are interested in learning about how to make various types of Homemade Dairy including Cultured Butter, Cottage Cheese, Sour Cream, Ricotta Cheese, and more, be sure check out this playlist: th-cam.com/play/PLkRuW3pBo2U2R7u0Ri26HwdLMjUa4iJJX.html

➡️Also...If you enjoy making homemade pantry type items, you might enjoy my playlist: th-cam.com/play/PLkRuW3pBo2U1MqC3YAw7ZRYjuL9FBGSwc.html where I show how to make Apple Cider Vinegar, 10 Flavored Extracts including Vanilla Extract, 1- Minute Homemade Mayonnaise, Homemade Bouillon - and how to dehydrate it, Natural Food Colorings, Evaporated Milk, Condensed Milk, Preserved Citrus, and more!
➡️And…Have you seen my playlist for making immune boosting foods and natural remedies including a Super Mineral Detox Broth? You can look through the playlist here: th-cam.com/play/PLkRuW3pBo2U0p9nRAWldbyqYSbgwzARGd.html You may like some of these recipes, especially at this time of year after all the heavy holiday eating!
➡️And if you are interested in how to make probiotic rich fermented drinks, here is my playlist of some fun drinks including How to Make Homemade Sodas, Mocktails, Drinking Vinegar, Homemade Energy Drinks, Switchel, Shrubs, and More: th-cam.com/play/PLkRuW3pBo2U2w2-CiBrkNnZj_IIlqZc9h.html You may enjoy these videos. And if you are interested in learning how to make Kombucha and/or Water Kefir, I have a playlist which includes a Beginners Guide to Kombucha Making along with a video on making water kefir for beginners…which you can watch here: th-cam.com/play/PLkRuW3pBo2U3YysV0OYOMsxsJuf_sxPTK.html
➡️And in the Modern Pioneering spirit…If you enjoy canning, or are interested in learning about canning, I have a playlist of my canning videos here which include step-by-step tutorials: th-cam.com/play/PLkRuW3pBo2U3HJRCmwVAvBNS90WjifR1U.html
➡️Oh…And here is my 2020 Channel Update for everything I have planned for this year: th-cam.com/video/qjOJh8Cb_-k/w-d-xo.html
Please let me know if you have any questions. I’m so happy to help! And also, let me know what other types of traditional food videos you would like to see me make. I’m SO glad you’re here!! Love and God Bless, Mary
PS - Are you in our FB group? It’s called Mary’s Nest Modern Pioneers. Come join us! We have a lot of fun chatting about Traditional “Nutrient Dense Foods and it’s a great place to get questions answered.
Mary's Nest this is awesome! I watch all your videos and some of these things I have made/am making now. Sauerkraut, fermented Dilled beans, water kefir, milk kefir (from your video), cultured butter (from your video) 😘 you do a great job on your videos and I like your kitchen. Mine is French country and I have blue/white/black with black roosters. I have chickens and fresh eggs. Also everything I plant in my yard is edible/medicinal/etc. when the SHTF I’m not going hungry! These videos you make are so useful for getting back to the way things were done and should be done! Thank you!! You’re my fav!!!
Love your videos. Soaking it all up. I can't afford to buy all those pricey probiotics. This sounds exciting. I loooove your beet kvass!!
The only thing that would make this better for me being to new is if you could do a close up of the product you use so I know what to look for easier..blessings
carolyn moody - Hi Carolyn, I agree!! 😀 In some of my later videos, I start to do close-ups and in all my future videos - which I’ll be filming this week and have them up next week - I will be doing close-ups. Thank you SO much for visiting and commenting!! Glad to have you here. Love, Mary❤️😘❤️
Mary's Nest I must say I have fallen in love with your channel an will be sharing with my friends.. Most of all I loved the detail step by steps.. (Hugs)
carolyn moody - Thank You SO much!! And again...thank you for the kind words! ❤️😘❤️
Hello Mary, thanks for you clear explanations. Some people recommended to rinse the kefir grains, and some people added salt in. According to your experience, do you think it's better to go through these process? Thanks in advance!
No, I would not recommend rinsing the grains. You will wash away beneficial bacteria and yeasts. And no, I would never add salt. Salt is not necessary for this type of fermentation and may only serve to hurt the grains. Love, Mary ❤️🤗❤️
Hello Mary,
Great video like usual! Well done!
I got some grains from my brother and they multiplied like crazy! They seem to be doing just fine, however, today after leaving them to ferment a little too long I guess, and since the quantity augmented, I got a rotten egg smell from the 1st ferment. The grains seem to be fine and don't smell, but I had to throw out the water because the smell was unpleasant, as well as the taste. I've made another batch with the same grains and am waiting to see how it will turn out. Any advice would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!
Oh and I live in Africa, so I think I should reduce the fermentation time as it can get really hot here!
Hi Georges, thanks for visiting and sharing your experience with me. I understand completely. Yes, I think the warm weather caused the problem. I think your grains should be fine. After something like that happens, it’s best to rinse your grains well with some sort of filtered water and then try another batch. It should be fine. But I would suspect that it probably won’t take any more than eight hours, or so, to culture if it is very warm where you are. Keep me posted on how the how old this turns out. Do you enjoy making other traditional foods? If so, I have a playlist of some of my videos titled "Mastering the Basics of Traditional Nutrient Dense Foods Cooking". It's a series of 15 detailed videos that covers How to Make Bone Broth, Cultured Dairy, Ferments, Sourdough Starter (my foolproof stater), Sourdough Bread, Soaked and Sprouted Nuts and Beans, and How to Soak and Sprout Grains to Make your own Sprouted Flour at Home. You can watch it here: th-cam.com/play/PLkRuW3pBo2U3b4eu0QraZReKlGzA11h3y.html And please share the playlist with any other folks you think might be interested in learning about these types of things. I’m passionate about the book Nourishing Traditions by Sally Fallon (of the Weston A Price Foundation) and want to help as many people as I can learn how to make Traditional “Nutrient Dense” Foods.
And for more details on some of these subjects mentioned above…(and more), be sure to check out these detailed playlists:
➡️How to Make Bone Broth: th-cam.com/play/PLkRuW3pBo2U0JFsTi2N7sHSpU-vBR04CH.html
➡️How to Make Fermented Vegetables: th-cam.com/play/PLkRuW3pBo2U2EhVspEV5d4Xs2s4pcbHbr.html
➡️How to Make Fermented Condiments: th-cam.com/play/PLkRuW3pBo2U0hCKYoMMBeVD-9bA6TckEj.html
➡️The Complete Guide to Sourdough: th-cam.com/play/PLkRuW3pBo2U3NKN0GHvGCpiWNxcTefLof.html
➡️The Complete NO KNEAD BREAD Playlist: th-cam.com/play/PLkRuW3pBo2U0ZnA45FadK99NvKZLKh-6N.html
➡️How to Make Bread with or without Yeast Playlist: th-cam.com/play/PLkRuW3pBo2U344nspo8zPj3O3LfyNVHZS.html
➡️And if you are interested in learning about how to make various types of Homemade Dairy including Cultured Butter, Cottage Cheese, Sour Cream, Ricotta Cheese, and more, be sure check out this playlist: th-cam.com/play/PLkRuW3pBo2U2R7u0Ri26HwdLMjUa4iJJX.html
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And if you like the idea of making your own Apple Cider Vinegar as mentioned above…Be sure to check out the Apple Cider Vinegar Playlist: th-cam.com/play/PLkRuW3pBo2U1QPA95O2-oOvxwtO-v3L4L.html which a 3-part series where I walk you through the entire 30-day process. And if you like making vinegar, I also have a Homemade Citrus Vinegar Playlist: th-cam.com/play/PLkRuW3pBo2U3apQRTzhfQBkR_x0rb514U.html And I have one more vinegar video where I show how to make vinegar from Strawberry Scraps. You can watch it here: th-cam.com/play/PLkRuW3pBo2U2M3dRA483q5KJ7JkJfn3fS.html
➡️And…Have you seen my playlist for making immune boosting foods and natural remedies including a Super Mineral Detox Broth? You can look through the playlist here: th-cam.com/play/PLkRuW3pBo2U0p9nRAWldbyqYSbgwzARGd.html You may like some of these recipes.
➡️And if you are interested in how to make probiotic rich fermented drinks, here is my playlist of some fun drinks including How to Make Homemade Sodas, Mocktails, Drinking Vinegar, Homemade Energy Drinks, Switchel, Shrubs, and More: th-cam.com/play/PLkRuW3pBo2U2w2-CiBrkNnZj_IIlqZc9h.html You may enjoy these videos. And if you are interested in learning how to make Kombucha and/or Water Kefir, I have a playlist which includes a Beginners Guide to Kombucha Making along with a video on making water kefir for beginners…which you can watch here: th-cam.com/play/PLkRuW3pBo2U3YysV0OYOMsxsJuf_sxPTK.html
➡️And in the Modern Pioneering spirit…If you enjoy canning, or are interested in learning about canning, I have a playlist of my canning videos here which include step-by-step tutorials: th-cam.com/play/PLkRuW3pBo2U3HJRCmwVAvBNS90WjifR1U.html
➡️Oh…And here is my 2020 Channel Update for everything I have planned for this year: th-cam.com/video/qjOJh8Cb_-k/w-d-xo.html
Please let me know if you have any questions. I’m so happy to help! And also, let me know what other types of traditional food videos you would like to see me make. I’m SO glad you’re here!! Love and God Bless, Mary
PS - Are you in our FB group? It’s called Mary’s Nest Modern Pioneers. The direct link can be found in the description under this video. Come join us! We have a lot of fun chatting about Traditional “Nutrient Dense Foods and it’s a great place to get questions answered.
Absolutely loved this video! Superb explanation. I’ve just covered this too, so was interesting
Can you transition water kifir grains to milk kifir grains ?
Hi Nancy, that’s a great question. I don’t think so but I’m not 100% sure. I know you can transition milk Kefir grains to make a water Kefir but research says that you can’t transition them back. Now, grains specifically made for making water kefir are different than the grains specifically made for making milk Kefir. So I’m not sure they can ever make milk Kefir. But I must confess, everything I’ve read about all of this I find quite baffling. Because in my mind I’m thinking… Well wouldn’t the grains culture milk or water in some fashion. Maybe they’re not making it specifically with the same bacteria… Good bacteria… But you think it would culture whatever liquid it is in. This is not something I have done and I would need to experiment. I might set aside some water Kefir grains and some milk Kefir grains and see if I can switch them back-and-forth and see what happens. Maybe you can try the same. Keep me posted. Love, Mary❤️🤗❤️
@@MarysNest thanks so much Mary for your quick reply. I have water kifir grains but no access to milk kifir grains during lock down. Let me know if it works for you. Thanks again!
Hi Mary! Do non-dehydrated water kefir grains require activation? Thanks for this video. Very helpful. I wish you were my teacher / professor at University! 😅 Your skills to explain things are exemplary! Wonderful smile too! ☺️ Just like mum!
Pete ;”)
Thats nice to know the sugar disappears? Like vinegar i always wondered that ,when i seen vinger made with so much added 😆
I just found your channel and love it! Thanks for the video.
I am assuming I can use distilled water for this. I use distilled water for my fermented vinegars and Kvass. I guess I will find out. By the way I really appreciate how well you explain things and go through the steps. I’ve made milk kefir before but have only just learned there was such a thing as water kefir. Just ordered some water kefir grains to give this a go.
I have not tried distilled water, but I think it’ll work. And thank you so much for the kind words! Love, Mary.❤️🤗❤️
New sub! Watched your ginger bug, ginger beer and now kefir. I make all as well. Plus kombucha. Great detailed videos! You MUST be a teacher of some kind?
Thank you so much for the kind words!! Yes, I have been teaching traditional cooking for 20 years. So happy you have found my videos helpful!! You may have already seen some of these but if not, I'll share some video links with you that you might find helpful...I have a playlist of some of my videos titled "Mastering the Basics of Traditional Nutrient Dense Foods Cooking". It's a series of 15 detailed videos that covers How to Make Bone Broth, Cultured Dairy, Ferments, Sourdough Starter (my foolproof stater), Sourdough Bread, Soaked and Sprouted Nuts and Beans, and How to Soak and Sprout Grains to Make your own Sprouted Flour at Home. You can watch it here: th-cam.com/play/PLkRuW3pBo2U3b4eu0QraZReKlGzA11h3y.html And please share the playlist with any other folks you think might be interested in learning about these types of things. I’m passionate about the book Nourishing Traditions by Sally Fallon (of the Weston A Price Foundation) and want to help as many people as I can learn how to make Traditional “Nutrient Dense” Foods.
And for more details on some of these subjects mentioned above…(and more), be sure to check out these detailed playlists:
➡️How to Make Bone Broth: th-cam.com/play/PLkRuW3pBo2U0JFsTi2N7sHSpU-vBR04CH.html
➡️How to Make Fermented Vegetables: th-cam.com/play/PLkRuW3pBo2U2EhVspEV5d4Xs2s4pcbHbr.html
➡️How to Make Fermented Condiments: th-cam.com/play/PLkRuW3pBo2U0hCKYoMMBeVD-9bA6TckEj.html
➡️The Complete Guide to Sourdough: th-cam.com/play/PLkRuW3pBo2U3NKN0GHvGCpiWNxcTefLof.html
➡️And if you are interested in learning about how to make various types of Homemade Dairy including Cultured Butter, Cottage Cheese, and more be sure check out this playlist: th-cam.com/play/PLkRuW3pBo2U2R7u0Ri26HwdLMjUa4iJJX.html
➡️Also...If you enjoy making homemade pantry type items, you might enjoy my playlist: th-cam.com/play/PLkRuW3pBo2U1MqC3YAw7ZRYjuL9FBGSwc.html where I show how to make Apple Cider Vinegar, 10 Flavored Extracts including Vanilla Extract, 1- Minute Homemade Mayonnaise, Homemade Bouillon - and how to dehydrate it, Natural Food Colorings, Evaporated Milk, Condensed Milk, Preserved Citrus, and more!
➡️And…Have you seen my playlist for making immune boosting foods and natural remedies including a Super Mineral Detox Broth? You can look through the playlist here: th-cam.com/play/PLkRuW3pBo2U0p9nRAWldbyqYSbgwzARGd.html You may like some of these recipes, especially at this time of year after all the heavy holiday eating!
➡️And if you are interested in how to make probiotic rich fermented drinks, here is my playlist of some fun drinks including How to Make Homemade Sodas, Mocktails, Drinking Vinegar, Homemade Energy Drinks, Switchel, Shrubs, and More: th-cam.com/play/PLkRuW3pBo2U2w2-CiBrkNnZj_IIlqZc9h.html You may enjoy these videos.
➡️And in the Modern Pioneering spirit…If you enjoy canning, or are interested in learning about canning, I have a playlist of my canning videos here which include step-by-step tutorials: th-cam.com/play/PLkRuW3pBo2U3HJRCmwVAvBNS90WjifR1U.html
➡️Oh…And here is my 2020 Channel Update for everything I have planned for this year: th-cam.com/video/qjOJh8Cb_-k/w-d-xo.html
Please let me know if you have any questions. I’m so happy to help! And also, let me know what other types of traditional food videos you would like to see me make. I’m SO glad you’re here!! Love and God Bless, Mary
PS - Are you in our FB group? It’s called Mary’s Nest Modern Pioneers. Come join us! We have a lot of fun chatting about Traditional “Nutrient Dense Foods and it’s a great place to get questions answered.
I never use water with Flouride. Flouride has been proven to be a poison. Yes, it costs to buy good water, unless you have a home filer system that takes out fluoride along with other dangerous chemicals. I love Cultures for Health. I make Kefir and Buttermilk along with my own sauerkraut, so far and really love them!
Well explained thank you so much ♥️
Very nice video with easy to understand instructions. I watch all your videos including baking videos. My question is , can this kefir water be used as sourdough starter ? (As yeast water). One more thing, you really have a wonderful voice. Thanks.
I love your videos and I am learning so much! My question is this...how much of the water Kefir should I drink each day?
Canadians may wish to order water or milk kefir grains, or Kombucha or Jun SCOBY’s as well as a variety of sourdough starters, from www.culturemother.ca in Saskatchewan. I have ordered from them and been thoroughly satisfied. Shipping live cultures from outside the country is difficult, especially at this time.
Wonderful video!! I love water kefir and will try your version to make it at home!
One suggestion, Americans mispronounce kefir. It is pronounced kuh-fear’. You can help spread the word!! ❤️
LOL!! Yes, I used to pronounce it the way you said and then I got so many comments from folks saying...’why are you talking so fancy!” LOL!! So I just use the American pronunciation now. Love, Mary :-)
Hi thanks for you very helpful instructions. My question is how is the kefir grain started? Rather than buying the grains can’t we make some from scratch? I can’t see any instructions anywhere that gives a recipe.
You can’t find a recipe to make them because they’re not some thing that you can make easily. The grains are a symbiotic culture of bacteria and yeasts that originated in the Caucasus Mountains. They have now been shared all over the world. So you need to either purchase them from people who sell them or find someone who’s making kefir and will share some extra grains with you. Love, Mary❤️🤗❤️
Mary, all was awesome, i LOVE YOU my grandma is from Texas, but use plástic Or wood spoon cause metal is not good for the tibcs❤️
You're very sweet, Mary. Great explanation!
I do enjoy your videos.thank you v er y much
We have wonderful deep well water🤤. Can you please show us how to make it flavored with fruit
Beautiful video
I cannot use stainless steel pots or pans, have suffered from heavy metal poisoning. I heat in glass pans. Is that okay?
I started making yogurt in the 70’s and milk kefir in the late 90’s, but have been vegan for about five years now. This is such an excellent primer. I plan to be making water kefir soon thanks to you. Your videos are like an oasis in this needlessly coarse society we’ve created for ourselves. I think I’ll stay for a while. Peace- Peter
Love this channel! 😊
Thank you Mary💖
Enjoyed your video!!!! Thanku
Questions:
1. The 1st straining, must it be tossed or can it be used to drink?
2. For 2nd batch, I repeated exactly the way I made 1st batch and didnt use 1 TB sugar/1 cup water, is this ok?
3. How long can the same grains be used over and over?
4. Both the 1st batch and 2nd batch I fermented for 6 days. Is there a specific time limit as the 48 hrs or can it go longer.
Thanku
Hi Mary, love this alternative to making kombucha. Can one make this with green tea instead of plain
Hello Miss Mary. I make this on a regular basis and I do a second ferment in flip top bottles but it comes out flat every single time. Do you have any suggestions on how I can get better carbonation? Also, can I do my second ferment in a quart size jar with the screw top lids? Im not a fan of flip top bottles. Thank you so much for your time.
Hi Kristen, I agree with you. I’m not a fan of the fliptop bottles either. But they are the best way to increase carbonation. With jars and screwtop lids more carbonation can sneak out so they’re not as good at keeping beverages carbonated. However, that said it’s interesting that you are not able to maintain the carbonation with the fliptop bottles. I’m not sure why your Kefir isn’t becoming more carbonated. How many days are you allowing it to ferment? Everyone’s kitchen is different, and I’m wondering if your Kefir needs a bit more time to ferment and become more carbonated. Try fermenting it a little bit longer and see if it makes any difference. Keep me posted. Love, Mary❤️🤗❤️
We live in Waco and yes our heat here is phenomenal🥵
I love your videos and your aprons! Do you make them yourself? The one with red flowers and white polka dogs is my favorite! I wear an apron every day, sometimes I even have to change it part way through because it gets too dirty!
Thank you
Hi Mary, love this alternative to making kombucha. Can one make this with green tea instead of plain water?
Very interesting, thanks 😊
Making it for the first time using brown cane sugar. Is that OK? Do not want to get sick.
Hi...I love listening to your tutorials, there is just one thing..I think that your microphone is too close to your mouth...we hear lots of other sounds apart from your word coming through...keep up the good work
Excellent tutorial on how to make water kefir. Question: If you wanted to flavor the water kefir, could you add some grape or apple juice concentrate, and if so, how much? Also, will the bacteria in the water kefir eat the sugar in the grape or apple juice concentrate? My doctor has me on a low carb diet, and I'm wondering if adding the juice to flavor the kefir would add to the carbs?
If you give it enough time to ferment, the sugar goes way down, but you may need to burp it occasionally. I put freeze dried strawberries in mine, and left it too long. When I opened it, it exploded all over the ceiling, red spots, and everything in a 12’ diameter. No fun.
Do you have another video to share how you do the second ferment and add fruit?
Great video but I’m trying to find out what the grains are. Are the gluten free.
Love your videos, Mary. Thank you! What saint statue is sitting on your shelf?
Do these grains multiply? Will I need to reduce the amount of grains from time to time?
Yes, they multiply and you can share them with friends. Some people even eat them. Love, Mary❤️🤗❤️
thank you !
Thanks! Do you enjoy making other traditional foods? If so, I have a playlist of some of my videos titled "Mastering the Basics of Traditional Nutrient Dense Foods Cooking". It's a series of 15 detailed videos that covers How to Make Bone Broth, Cultured Dairy, Ferments, Sourdough Starter (my foolproof stater), Sourdough Bread, Soaked and Sprouted Nuts and Beans, and How to Soak and Sprout Grains to Make your own Sprouted Flour at Home. You can watch it here: th-cam.com/play/PLkRuW3pBo2U3b4eu0QraZReKlGzA11h3y.html And please share the playlist with any other folks you think might be interested in learning about these types of things. I’m passionate about the book Nourishing Traditions by Sally Fallon (of the Weston A Price Foundation) and want to help as many people as I can learn how to make Traditional “Nutrient Dense” Foods.
Please let me know if you have any questions. I’m so happy to help! And I’m SO glad you’re here!! Love and God Bless, Mary❤️😘❤️
PS - Are you in our FB group? It’s called Mary’s Nest Modern Pioneers. Come join us! We have a lot of fun chatting about Traditional “Nutrient Dense Foods and it’s a great place to get questions answered.
What would happen if I was to use milk kefir to ferment almond milk after making water kefir? Bright Blessings!!!
Thank you Mary. But if you can attempt to make your videos shorter, not so lengthy, I would watch more of your videos cause you have good info.
Plz. Ans.
What is the maximum time for which water kifer. can be kept and if it is to be kept for one year then what needs to be done for it?
Note : My question is for Water kifer and not for kifer grains .
Hi Mary I have no kifer grains is their another way to get this water kifer started. Thanks in advance.
How many times can you ferments the original grains?
You are the best 👌
Distilled Water ok or better ? Awesome videos 😁 god bless
Hi Harry, Great question. I suspect it will be OK. Some folks say that ferments of any kind like the minerals in regular water but I'm not 100% sure. I would experiment. Keep me posted. Love, Mary
@@MarysNest ok just wandering but im going to use spring water ! Thanks
Can water kefir be used for the lacto fermentation process?
Can I use distilled water which I make myself?
Great video! Thank you.
Does water kefir have same degree of probiotics as milk based?