How to Make Milk Kefir - A Probiotics Rich Fermented Drink for Good Gut Health
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- Опубликовано: 4 июл 2024
- In this RUclips video Mary from Mary’s Nest Cooking School shows how to make Milk Kefir - a Probiotics Rich Drink for Good Gut Health.
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Hi Sweet Friends, Hope you will give Milk Kefir a try. It's my all time favorite form of cultured dairy. If you have any questions, please leave them here in the comments. I'm happy to help!! Love, Mary
Hi Mary how do you get the kefir thick like Greek yoghurt?
Also how do you get it to have those wonderful bubbles.
@@matthewjcrockett try adding heavy cream and also use a cheese cloth to get out the extra whey that should help make it thicker.
Hi Mary, I know I'm late to the party, but I'm vegan and wonder if I could use this to ferment nut milks? Any info on that?
Per your water kefir video I am going to try that to make some flavored water drinks, maybe ginger or grape etc.
Thanks for always being so informed and upbeat!
@@sarahdee374 have you heard of Cultured Food Life? look up Donna Schwenk. she has alot of different videos/info on making kefir from non-dairy sources! Good luck on your journey!
Mary, my orthopedic surgeon recommended knee replacement surgery last year. I hesitated and started making my own kefir 6 months ago. As a result , inflammation to my knee was reduced to the point that I no longer had pain. The surgeon told me last month that he no longer recommended surgery. 10 out of 10 would recommend making kefir. Be sure to ripen it for an extra 24 hours to get the most out of it.
I have the same knee problem and I have been really fatigued recently.I changed the milk in my grains for the first time yesterday and made a protein shake with the old milk. I did exercises today and then changed my milk again and made a protein shake. After drinking this i realised i had had the energy to do some exercise after months of feeling shattered.It could only of been the Kefir milk as nothing else has changed.This is amazing 👏🇬🇧🙏
Great inspiration!
I have ongoing work injuries from 4 years ago. Pain has kept me in fear and from exercising regularly and living a normal life. I exercised other day after not exercising for a few weeks. I did SO MUCH more than I could normally do with no pain at all. I've been Wondering why that is but after reading your stories, I'm thinking now that its gotta be bc of the kefir I've been drinking the past week. Thank you so much for your stories! Just what I needed 😊
My outlook has improved!
@@ToastingMyJam360 it’s fantastic isn’t it Shannon. I have been making Bulgarian yoghurt also and ACV. Tomorrow i plan to do sauerkraut, I’m not really a fan of it but i really need to heal myself as i don’t want a knee replacement and i will never get rid of my COPD but i hope it won’t get worse or my cataracts either 🙏
@@teresaspensley5640 Hello!😊 If you live in the US & 65 or over. Medicare pays 100% for cataract surgery which is easy and pain free.
@@iluv2worship thank you but i live in UK,and at the moment it is free on NHS (it’s not free really as we’ve paid in all our lives)myself for 52 years.i have an appointment in a few days for an eye test so hoping they are the same or better 🙏🙏🙏.Have a lovely day 💐
UPDATE. My left eye is slightly worse, but i have only been on kefir a short while,feel better and lots more energy 🙋🏻♀️🙏
I like blending my kefir with some berries (blueberries and strawberries work well), or fresh/frozen mango, to give it a flavor "pop". Add sugar, or Stevia if you prefer your drink to be sweeter. It's so yummy!
Also, if you take the whey out of a double fermented batch, you can put 2 to 4 tablespoons of whey in homemade mayonnaise. (The amount should be higher for super large batches of mayo.) After you've thoroughly mixed in the whey, leave the mayo out on the counter for 4-6 hours to ferment. Not only does this ferment your mayo, but now instead of needing to be used in 2 days, the mayo will stay fresh in your refrigorator for 2 months. (I use a Sharpie to write the date I made the mayo on the jar.) This mayo tastes awesome and is MUCH cheaper than buying it off a grocery store shelf.
Enjoy!
Hey Mary! Russian viewer here! In our country kefir seems to have been a staple off-the-shelf beverage since forever. In soviet times it was pretty much the default cultured dairy drink. A bottle of kefir and a French loaf used to be a typical students’ lunch on a budget. However in the 90s yoghurt entered the market and stole kefir’s glory. It’s really curious how in the US kefir is seemingly a rather new “hip” healthy product. In Russia it feels quite the opposite: cool kids drink yoghurt while kefir looks like a boring old-fashioned “your grandma’s” choice :)
I really like your videos. Thank you for inspiring me to rediscover kefir as a DIY project!
People look at me weird when I make and talk about kefir. No one really knows much about it. I feel like in US we don't drink probiotics the way we should. Most countries have probiotics with their meals
I recently saw a video blog from an American going round a Russian supermarket. He showed the fridge with a Kefir drinks in it. I was amazed at all the different Kefir products. I can’t get it in my local supermarkets in Southern Scotland. Maybe I’d have better luck in the cities. I’ve just received a starter pack which I got on line so I’m going to give it a go.
Hello @Mags Wilson 👋 I'm for essex in the UK 😊
In the main big supermarket chains tesco, Sainsbury's etc they have it on the shelves but it very expensive or weirdly highly processed.
Were did you get you but the starter from please? They seem to be quite expensive.
Take care
@@magswilson2039 I find it at Morrisons and Tescos but it's ridiculously expensive.
I'm American, first time I ever had kefir was buying it by mistake in Latvia, I was looking for cream for coffee at a grocery store lol Well, its not good in coffee but loved it otherwise! I make it now, quite a bit cheaper than store bought here in the US.
Mary, I think the metal reacting to fermented foods came about when so much of our kitchen utensils were made from Aluminum. Cultured foods do react to aluminum, but I have not found any reaction at all with stainless steel. I make kefir regularly and have for many years. I also use a canning jar and plastic lid and I use a stainless steel spoon and have never had any problems with it. I wish more people knew about kefir and how healthy it is. It is really a superfood. Thank you for the video.
Hi Donna!! You hit the nail on the head - it's the aluminum!! I am so glad you like kefir!! I love it too - and you are right - it really is a superfood!! I like water kefir too and am making a video about that now. I think it is so much better - and easier - than kombucha. I don't like dealing with the socby!! It can become like a little tire!! LOL!! Thanks for visiting and commenting!! Love, Mary
@@MarysNest I thought it was silver as silver, gold & cooper kill bacteria.
Oh, Donna good to know!
@@MarysNest I think, also, that it was the reaction between pewter dishes and acids as in tomatoes that had to do with beliefs concerning acid foods.
I love drinking kefir.
who would thumbs down this wonderful woman!!?
Thank you!! You are so kind!! ❤️🤗❤️
I am drinking Kefir every evening for four years now. It's so delicious and best of all very healthy! My joints are much less painful and my digestion works like a clockwork.
I just bought a bottle of Kiefer at the store for the first time and drank it in and within 40 minutes I went to the bathroom wonderful which I had wonderful for months and months then about less than 12 hours I like I haven’t had energy for like two years seems and all of a sudden I had to get up on a high deck and usually I crawl to get up struggle to stand up but BUT all of a sudden I jumped up on that deck like nothing then I know there’s something great about this stuff I was in shock and still am I’m drinking it every day for the past two days and Expecting for great results for the future
you'r such a warm and lovely person, i really enjoy watching your videos and learn a lot! i never knew you can sift the grains and store them in water( great tip). At one point i was making so much kefir, too much to drink it all.so i stopped making it. but thanks to you i'am going to start again.
Rebeca an - Hi Rebeca, Thank you SO much for the kind words!! You made my day!! I am so happy to hear that you will be making kefir again!! Love, Mary❤️😘❤️ Oh!! And I just edited this to add...If enjoy making other 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. You can search for it on my main RUclips home page if you scroll down. (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
Mary, I love watching your videos! You are amazing! My husband and I have been drinking kefir for a couple of years in fruit smoothies. We love it that way. I have also tried the kefir cheese and whey sodas on occasion. I find kefir is so forgiving of how you make it. When I don’t need to make more, I just store it in the refrigerator in milk and I don’t change it before fermenting. Of course it’s only in the fridge a few days. Once, however, I left home for over a month when my dad was ill and I thought my kefir would surely be dead. When I got home, I put fresh milk on the grains and started fermenting. After two or three times, it was back up to speed and going strong. I have also over fermented, but just shake it up and strain it. If it’s a little tart, you never know in a smoothie. Also, I have a straining tip that I really like. I use a silicone baster instead of a spoon to separate the grains. It’s gentle and cleans the grains up nicely. Thanks again for your wonderful videos!
Second ferment with a slice of orange or lemon peel... Absolutely yum
Great idea! 🍊🍋
I've now gotten into the habit of 👍'ing Mary's videos before the video even starts. Thank you, Mary, for all of you lovely content.
Thank YOU!!! If you enjoy making Traditional Foods, be sure to head over to my RUclips channel’s home page where I share lots of playlists of videos that I think you will enjoy. Here is the link: RUclips.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: ruclips.net/p/PLkRuW3pBo2U3b4eu0QraZReKlGzA11h3y 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:
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➡️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: ruclips.net/p/PLkRuW3pBo2U2R7u0Ri26HwdLMjUa4iJJX
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➡️Also...If you enjoy making homemade pantry type items, you might enjoy my playlist: ruclips.net/p/PLkRuW3pBo2U1MqC3YAw7ZRYjuL9FBGSwc 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: ruclips.net/p/PLkRuW3pBo2U1QPA95O2-oOvxwtO-v3L4L 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: ruclips.net/p/PLkRuW3pBo2U3apQRTzhfQBkR_x0rb514U And I have one more vinegar video where I show how to make vinegar from Strawberry Scraps. You can watch it here: ruclips.net/p/PLkRuW3pBo2U2M3dRA483q5KJ7JkJfn3fS
➡️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: ruclips.net/p/PLkRuW3pBo2U0p9nRAWldbyqYSbgwzARGd 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: ruclips.net/p/PLkRuW3pBo2U2w2-CiBrkNnZj_IIlqZc9h 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: ruclips.net/p/PLkRuW3pBo2U3YysV0OYOMsxsJuf_sxPTK
➡️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: ruclips.net/p/PLkRuW3pBo2U3HJRCmwVAvBNS90WjifR1U
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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.
@@MarysNest I immediately subscribed after discovering your channel a few months ago, and so thankful I did. You've been a joy to watch, especially during these times! Many blessings to you and your family.
The traditional food community is so lovely, with both sharing their knowledge and Keifer grains, kombucha scobies and even seeds. 💕 so wonderful.
Lol ‘ thanks Mum, I don’t drink’ oh bless him 😂
I had no idea you could dehydrate the grains, what great information 💕
Moat Cottage - Hi Elissa, just saw this!! Yes, isn’t he funny!! LOL!!❤️😘❤️
Mary I am watching your videos from Colombia, South América and I am learning so much. Thank you very much for sharing your knowledge and wisdom to improve people's life. God bless you Mary.
Can't wait to make kefir, signed in for your cream cheese, and just kept watching. You are full of joy and enthusiasm, it seems in the last kefir video you had a hard time containing the joy, it was bubbling over, just like the kefir!!! I am grinning joy is contagious.
Mary seems so happy in every video. I think all her traditional cooking gives her a balanced gut biome and increases her good mood and goodness. Keep rocking on Mary. Great video ma'am. :)
Mary, thank you for the fun tutorial. And I just love the relaxing but festive music you play at the beginning and end of your shows.
I started adding kefir to my breakfast smoothies, and it really gives it a nice slight tangy/creamy taste. I’m not a fan of it alone, but in smoothies or mixed with some berries, oatmeal, cereal, etc. it’s actually pretty good!
Never mind, everyone. I got to the part in the video where Mary talks about where to get the grains.
You are so sweet, and a great teacher! Thanks so much! Here’s to all our good health!
Hi sweet Mary,
I always appreciate your positive and informative videos; and especially how you never assume the viewer knows things.
Thanks for your great video again! I’ve been fermenting milk kefir grains for over 2 years, thanks to the gift of ‘grains’ from a friend! I belong to a world-wide Facebook group, where people can request cultures from their country of choice, for the cost of mailing (not allowed to sell them on this particular site. They also answer so many questions that people may have...so helpful! A search on Facebook may bring up these groups. I’ve learned from them, that you can freeze extra grains in a ziplock bag with powdered milk for future use or to send via mail.
I use kefir milk in my fruit smoothies & family members get their probiotics without the taste bothering them. I enjoy the taste of the milk alone & is great at bedtime for its minerals as well. Keep spreading your wonderful knowledge.
Hi Mary. I will give milk kefir a try. Since a couple of weeks I make bread and yogurt by myself. I love your videos, because I learned so much. God bless you and your family. Greetings from Germany from a huge fan of yours. 😘👋
I was gifted with grains. Thank you for demonstrating. I just did it!!! It's growing in my kitchen in Wisconsin.
I love the way she explain what she do.
Hi Mary, I use a stainless steel tea ball on a chain for my kefir grains. Makes it eazy peazy to retrieve the grains. I reuse it several times before washing the tea ball too. I have never had a negative outcome or any problems at all.
Great tip!
Probably have to shake it often since they are all bunched together, fighting for food
That’s simply brilliant.
Maple Hill’s grass-fed, whole-milk kefir is outstanding. But I do want to learn to make my own for when I can’t run out to one of the stores that sells good kefir. Thanks, Mary!
You are Such a wonderful source of information and a delight to learn from. Thank you for ALL you share Mary! Thank you!
Thank you Mary for sharing with us all ; I am watching it from England. Bless you for your kindness .
Thanks, Mary! This is encouraging to me to try! Kefir has always been intimidating to me.
Hi Sue!! Thanks for visiting and commenting!! Please don't feel intimidated at all - It's so easy. When you give it a try - post pictures in our Mary's Nest Facebook Group and I can walk you though any questions/troubleshooting. You'll love it!! It's delicious!! Love, Mary
Hi Mary xxx
How long do the grains last before needing to be thrown away? I have just found your channel and I'm binge watching your videos from the beginning.
I'm so glad to find you as your videos are a nice long playing time and you are so sweet and I'm very grateful too as I'm 43 years old female and I'm in the UK. I've never been taught anything in how to cook, keep a house, how to wear make up or anything as my mum isnt/wasn't that type of mum. Her mum never taught her anything either, I had a stroke at 29yrs old and I now live on my own and have carers coming in and I'm fed up with either being offered cereal or toast of instant noodles as they are quick to make even though the carer is allocated here for 30mins a time they never stay anymore than 10mins (I have to pay all my disability payment and that was meant for me to get any medication, supplements, specialist foods I need as I've got many digestive and health problems. But now I'm paying it to carers that don't care) I've had enough and trying to understand what food is and what I should eat, but find it hard as I have ibs, celiac disease so I've around your channel and you are gently teaching me how to live.
I'm ever so grateful xxx 🤗❤ This kefir is very interesting. take care xx
You NEVER throw them away. They get better and better ove the years, and they also get more numerous. Then you divide them up and you have two batches.
I am so glad that I am not the only person binge watching Mary's videos. I have made my own yogurt for a number of years. As well as recently learned making kombucha and no knead bread. I have a dear friend who has gotten me into fermentation as well. She is excited to share her knowledge about the process with me. So between my friend and Mary I'm becoming a ferment enthusiast. Mary's Italian pickles are my next project. And I'm excited to get my kefir grains next week.
@@kendalbraa8722wait! Where are you getting your grains?
@Kellysgracemak there is a link in the description for the dehydrated ones she mentioned in the video.
I _love_ this stuff beyond reason. It's _divine_ .
Thank you for posting. Your so pleasant to watch! Happy New Year!
Thank you! I bought milk kefir grains last week and I'm culturing them now, I learned a lot more from your video than from the directions. I am typically milk intolerant, so I used goat milk, I hope it cultures as well. I like water kefir, but lost my grains last year while on vacation. I hope I have good success with lowering inflammation like others that have commented here.
It was interesting to watch an older video of yours. You have gotten so much more confident infront of the camera! Was nice to learn more about Kefir :)
Thanks for all you share! You're always excellent with your videos, gentle and inspirational ideas and recipes.
So happy I found you my milk kefir is amazing thanks to you. You're so helpful! I'm so glad I found you.
I just discovered my children love unsweetened, plain kefir! It's a pretty big win, since my 2 year old is Simple Carb King lol he thought it was wonderful! A happy discovery since I'm trying to keep them gluten-free (I noticed my depression got worse when I go back on gluten, so we're experimenting as a family). Finally my picky eater will be getting something with protein, fat and probiotics! My older child is (and always has been) more adventurous (she loves kombucha, and cheers for veggies lol).
It is, my great grandson’s enjoy it.
This would be a great addition to green smoothies
Thank you Mary! I am trying to learn how to make yogurt, to start a home business and your videos have taught me a lot. I`m from Venezuela.
Thus turned out so good! I do let it ferment 2 times. Best I have ever had! Thank you!
My husband can't wait to drink this champagne of milk :) Thank you for sharing :) Here in Belgium you can buy all kinds of cultures to make milk products.
Yes, I found that while I used metal my grains weren't growing (duplicating), but when I transitioned to plastic they started growing amazingly. So, I find that they prefer plastic.
Celeste Binus - Thanks so much for visiting. I have heard some folks say that. Glad you found it to be the case and your grains started to grow. BTW - Do you enjoy making other traditional foods in addition to cultured dairy? 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: ruclips.net/p/PLkRuW3pBo2U3b4eu0QraZReKlGzA11h3y 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 who may not be able to afford the online programs that have a cost associated with them.
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 Foods.
@@MarysNest , thanks for your reply!
I liked your Facebook page and subscribed your chanel. I'm venturing into this new (to me, otherwise very old) way of life. I'm growing my own garden and making cheese and butter from grassfed raw milk I manage to get at a farm nearby. I feel very blessed!
You're are doing a wonderful job spreading the knowledge of these ancient arts. I'm very grateful for your generosity. I watched your roasted chicken video and now I'm dreaming of doing it sometime soon. Blessings on your new week❣️🌻
Celeste Binus - I am so happy you’re here and on this Traditional Foods journey with me!! Love, Mary❤️😘❤️
I have make. Uttwaer all my life, I milkedcowsdoefifty years lovex it
Where to find grains pëease!
Thanks Mary you gave quite a new perspective. I have been making and using kefir for at least a year now. I use lukewarm high quality whole milk and a lid which is air tight. I the temperature is around 24 degrees Celsius or above, good cauliflower like kefir will appear in 8 hours. I the jar has a loose lid and milk is refrigerated cool it will take about 24 hours. I use wooden spoon and plastic colander but I am glad that you say a metal spoon is as good.
Thank You Mary, for your Sweet presentation.....and for being such a much needed help for us all🥰
After watching your video I decided to try this. Oh my, it is so good and very simple. Thank you so much.
Wonderful!! ❤️🤗❤️
Do you have a video for Kefir yogurt? I would love to see how it’s done! I love your videos so informative and wonderful to watch!
Mary, I love your story about buying kefir, comical 🥰. Thank you for doing these tutorials.
Good information Mary.
Whippoorwill Holler - Hi Lori!! Thanks so much for visiting and commenting!! Glad you thought it was good info. I really enjoy Milk Kefir. And I’m going to do another video on Water Kefir. I find that less intimidating than kombucha!! Love, Mary ❤️😘❤️
Mary sweetheart, I had to mention it, I used Maple Hill grass fed organic whole milk and Maple Hill organic grass fed plain kefir, my kefir came out as thick as sour cream, I used it to make ranch salad dressing, it is sooo delicious :)
Hi Grace, Sounds wonderful! Thank you SO much for sharing!! Love, Mary
Have you tried buttermilk yet? I love making it because it's easier than kefir. I use the yogurt function in my instant pot. You don't need to use a machine to make it. It just makes the process faster. I am looking forward to trying to make cottage cheese with it.
As always. I LOVE IT!!!
At 62, I finally tried Kefir because of you. I went to our local Health Food store for a gallon of raw milk to make mozzerella and then ricotta. Right new to it was a Vanilla Raw Kefir...I said, what the heck. If I am going to try it, this is the one to try. I loved it and now I am addicted. Now to find "grains." (in 2022) the raw Kefir was $6 for a quart. The gallon of raw milk was $15! Ouch. But, making my own raw Kefir would save me $9. Plain kefir at a regular store is $4 on sale for a quart, so I'd still save $1 using a gallon of raw! I love your channel and watch everything!
Mary, Kudos to you! this is from a person who has studied Arabic- I can tell you are pronouncing it correctly! Ka-Fear. ;-)
Where to find the grains to make kefir please!
I am in love with kefir
I think it was initially made in slavian countries, also the circassians say that they made it first, but it is not an Arabian drink at all :D
Kefir is not from Arabia!
I have been adding 1 tablespoon of organic whole milk powder to 48 ounces of milk to make my yogurt thicker. I have read that you can add up to 3 tablespoons if you want it even thicker.
Allen Miller - Hi Allen, Thanks for sharing this tip!!🤗🤗🤗
SO SWEET..GOD BLESS YOU✝️🙏📖
Hi Mary, thank for teaching us all the health ways to eat. That is the reason you have young and beautiful skin.
I usually tell people if you want to be healthy. Cook and eat like our older used too.
God bless you and your family..
Love your channel soooo much! I already make kefir from the freeze dried packets but I would love to buy some kefir grains from you 🙏 Ive learned so much from you. Thanks so much 🥰
Sonya Curti - Hi Sonya, Thank you so much for visiting and for the kind words!! Kefir grains are very easy to come by today. You can buy them right off of amazon. Isn’t that amazing!! 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: ruclips.net/p/PLkRuW3pBo2U3b4eu0QraZReKlGzA11h3y 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: ruclips.net/p/PLkRuW3pBo2U0JFsTi2N7sHSpU-vBR04CH
➡️How to Make Fermented Vegetables: ruclips.net/p/PLkRuW3pBo2U2EhVspEV5d4Xs2s4pcbHbr
➡️How to Make Fermented Condiments: ruclips.net/p/PLkRuW3pBo2U0hCKYoMMBeVD-9bA6TckEj
➡️The Complete Guide to Sourdough: ruclips.net/p/PLkRuW3pBo2U3NKN0GHvGCpiWNxcTefLof
➡️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: ruclips.net/p/PLkRuW3pBo2U2R7u0Ri26HwdLMjUa4iJJX
➡️Also...If you enjoy making homemade pantry type items, you might enjoy my playlist: ruclips.net/p/PLkRuW3pBo2U1MqC3YAw7ZRYjuL9FBGSwc 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: ruclips.net/p/PLkRuW3pBo2U0p9nRAWldbyqYSbgwzARGd 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: ruclips.net/p/PLkRuW3pBo2U2w2-CiBrkNnZj_IIlqZc9h 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: ruclips.net/p/PLkRuW3pBo2U3HJRCmwVAvBNS90WjifR1U
➡️Oh…And here is my 2020 Channel Update for everything I have planned for this year: ruclips.net/video/qjOJh8Cb_-k/видео.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 found another site that drained the whey, which intrigued me when you don't seem to. Is there any particular pro's or con's for either method? Does the whey just make it running or creamier? (I love thick cup kefir, and was told I was allergic to whey in 74 so stayed away from milk for years, until I was able to find organic whole milk, like on our dairy farm as a child, no more reactions to dairy products since)
Love kifer and have been making it for many years. I put a good deal of pure cream in the jar with milk. When the grains multiply I divide and freeze the excess for friends or as a backup. To drink is wonderful as you say, but I often mix it with fresh fruit or frozen, blending it with a blender stick. Or put in in an ice-cream maker with a touch of honey. Putting it in popsicle moulds is my current passion! Love your cooking videos and recipes. I too have never had a problem with using stainless steel spoons or strainers. Rhonda from down-under!
Hi Rhonda, Sounds Wonderful!! 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: ruclips.net/p/PLkRuW3pBo2U3b4eu0QraZReKlGzA11h3y 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: ruclips.net/p/PLkRuW3pBo2U0JFsTi2N7sHSpU-vBR04CH
➡️How to Make Fermented Vegetables: ruclips.net/p/PLkRuW3pBo2U2EhVspEV5d4Xs2s4pcbHbr
➡️How to Make Fermented Condiments: ruclips.net/p/PLkRuW3pBo2U0hCKYoMMBeVD-9bA6TckEj
➡️The Complete Guide to Sourdough: ruclips.net/p/PLkRuW3pBo2U3NKN0GHvGCpiWNxcTefLof
➡️The Complete NO KNEAD BREAD Playlist: ruclips.net/p/PLkRuW3pBo2U0ZnA45FadK99NvKZLKh-6N
➡️How to Make Bread with or without Yeast Playlist: ruclips.net/p/PLkRuW3pBo2U344nspo8zPj3O3LfyNVHZS
➡️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: ruclips.net/p/PLkRuW3pBo2U2R7u0Ri26HwdLMjUa4iJJX
➡️Also...If you enjoy making homemade pantry type items, you might enjoy my playlist: ruclips.net/p/PLkRuW3pBo2U1MqC3YAw7ZRYjuL9FBGSwc 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: ruclips.net/p/PLkRuW3pBo2U1QPA95O2-oOvxwtO-v3L4L 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: ruclips.net/p/PLkRuW3pBo2U3apQRTzhfQBkR_x0rb514U And I have one more vinegar video where I show how to make vinegar from Strawberry Scraps. You can watch it here: ruclips.net/p/PLkRuW3pBo2U2M3dRA483q5KJ7JkJfn3fS
➡️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: ruclips.net/p/PLkRuW3pBo2U0p9nRAWldbyqYSbgwzARGd 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: ruclips.net/p/PLkRuW3pBo2U2w2-CiBrkNnZj_IIlqZc9h 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: ruclips.net/p/PLkRuW3pBo2U3YysV0OYOMsxsJuf_sxPTK
➡️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: ruclips.net/p/PLkRuW3pBo2U3HJRCmwVAvBNS90WjifR1U
➡️Oh…And here is my 2020 Channel Update for everything I have planned for this year: ruclips.net/video/qjOJh8Cb_-k/видео.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.
Mary's Nest Hey Mary, yes I do ferment! Love it. I forgot to mention in the last post that I always cover my kefir with a cotton fabric to allow the bacteria to work its magic.
As for fermenting, my favourite is chopping finely the giant garlic we grow in the processor and fermenting it. So easy to pull a jar of that out of the fridge when cooking, and saves wastage too.
Other things I ferment a lot is red capsicum, small cucumbers, beetroot (loved your post on that!), sauerkraut. Have tried other, but these seem to be my favourites. I’m going to try your carrots soon. Lately I’ve done a lot of dehydrating and am going to explore your posts on that. Keep ‘em coming, God bless...Rhonda.
I brought some from Holland in Sept of 79 and have been drinking it every so often. I enjoyed you video. I also saw a northern video where you can just add milk to the leftover and shelf it for four days and it will be the same. No need for the grains.
Thank you for telling us how to slow the process down if we don’t want to make kefir daily. I learned a lot. 😉
Mary you have truly inspired me. I LOVE kefir, but when I made it in the past it didn’t agree with me. 😔 I was constipated a lot. But you’ve encouraged me to try again, particularly with the second ferment, as I don’t do very well with cold foods or drinks from the fridge. At least I know that way it will be room temperature, and will have more probiotics. Keep up the great work, and thank you so much.
I understand completely. Yes, I think the second ferment will help greatly. And yes, enjoy it at room temperature. Also, sometimes people can drink too much at one time. 4 ounces twice a day is a great place to get started. You can refrigerate what you don't drink and then just bring it back up to room temp when you are ready to drink the rest. Keep me posted. Love, Mary
@@MarysNest Uh, oh--as I mentioned above I just started making Kefir and drank a whole quart in one sitting this morning because I had another quart in the fridge. I hope my insides don't turn into cement!
She seems like a sweet lady with a kind heart ❤
I watched the ads without skipping, hoping it will help you 😊
your grains are beautiful Mary. I never could get mine to look this good . I tried for like a yr. maybe the grains I had were not that great. willing to try again its been 3 yrs thank you for sharing
Thank you so much for this vid! My sister sent me some dehydrated kefir grains last year, and I still haven't used them. Feeling a lot more confident after your vid!
Hi Marta!! Yay! I'm so happy you have some grains. Please keep me posted on how it turns out and please post any questions that you have!! Love, Mary
Thanks, Mary!
Great video, as usual! I use kefir in smoothies, but mainly use it instead of buttermilk like in baking or in salad dressing😀
Good day am ana from phils. Im so much interested in making kefir for myself. Iwas wondering how to start making kefir from scratch. Please lighten me here how to produce grains for myself. Much appreciated for the reply.
@@anamariamoscoso180 You can't produce grains by yourself. Kefir grains originated from the Northern Caucasus Mountains, where they evolved into being over a very long time of fermenting milk in animal skins. You can make more kefir from store-bought kefir by adding milk to some of it and leaving it to ferment. I'm not sure if you can repeat the process with the kefir you make.
Learned kefir is the champagne of milk! Thank you-I appreciate so much your presentations.
Thank you so much for visiting! Glad you like the video! Do you enjoy making other traditional foods in addition to kefir? I have a playlist 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, and How to Soak and Sprout Grains to Make your own Sprouted Flour at Home. You can watch it here: ruclips.net/p/PLkRuW3pBo2U3b4eu0QraZReKlGzA11h3y
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…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 Foods.
Mary's Nest
Thank you! I will do that! By the way, I really like the tile in your kitchen and working area. Your apron also brings an element of cheer to your kind, pleasant and informative videos. You have a gift of hospitality. Blessings to you!
TheGoodHeart1000 - Thank you SO much for all the kind words!! You made my day!! I live in a very old Texas Farm House. The man who built it was visiting Europe with his wife and fell in love with the Italian tile. When my husband and I bought the house many years ago, the island did not have any tile on it. I searched and searched for it and found 1 box in a store in Houston, TX!! I snapped it up and it was just enough to cover the island! Love, Mary❤️😘❤️
Mary's Nest
What a find! Love it that you are also a bargain hunter/sleuth! 😊😊😊
I've been making milk kerfir for about 6 weeks, so only a newbie, I started doing this because of you Mary, I sourced grains on the internet, but I dident know the milk I was using is called uht milk, so started with this milk, ive been drinking this milk for about ten yrs or more, well, it took just two days before I had kerfir, and it is the yummyest milk drink I've ever drank, I love it and everyday I wake up to a quart of milk kerfir, which I make lots of thing with, ive been making a cream cheese, and it's delish, so Thanku Mary, for putting me on the track of fermented foods, because of u, I also make, Apple cider vinegar, milk kerfir, water kerfir, kombucha, and sour dough breads, and fermented veges, im tryi g next bone broth,
I have a lot health issue, and because of this goodness, in 6 weeks my
Health has improved, at an incredible rate, I thanku so much.for your wonderful videos.🤗😁
Thank you Mary, God bless
ms. mary you are so delightful. thank you for your time and knowledge. technology has its down side. but thispart of it - people sharing knowledge is one of the best parts of the age we live in......
Glad you got my comment Mary. That was my point. Have a glass of champagne on me. A toast to you. Keep up the good work!
Hi Drew, Wish I could but circumstances prevent me from enjoying that delightful bubbly! Enjoy one for me! And I'll toast you with my kefir. ;-) All the best.
So...How long do the grains keep. Also If I buy Milk kefir at the store the grains included? Ok I read more about these grains from the link you provided. and was well pleased with what I read so I ordered some. Thank you
Just love u Mary. I get answers to my inquiries👍🏼😍 thank u
Mary Lee - So happy to help!😀
Thank you for all your information you are a joy to watch Aloha Barbara
Thank you for pronouncing it right. 🤣 but also your stories are great and make a nice addition to your videos.
Mary, thank you for the video and instructions. I used to make kefir and loved it but gave my grains away when we moved across the country. One question that I do have is could I use kefir as a substitution for cultured buttermilk? Specifically I use buttermilk in homemade pancakes and home baked goods. I'd love to hear your thoughts and thanks again!
Hi Irene, Yes, you can definitely use Kefir in place of buttermilk. BTW - 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: ruclips.net/p/PLkRuW3pBo2U3b4eu0QraZReKlGzA11h3y 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: ruclips.net/p/PLkRuW3pBo2U0JFsTi2N7sHSpU-vBR04CH
➡️How to Make Fermented Vegetables: ruclips.net/p/PLkRuW3pBo2U2EhVspEV5d4Xs2s4pcbHbr
➡️How to Make Fermented Condiments: ruclips.net/p/PLkRuW3pBo2U0hCKYoMMBeVD-9bA6TckEj
➡️The Complete Guide to Sourdough: ruclips.net/p/PLkRuW3pBo2U3NKN0GHvGCpiWNxcTefLof
➡️The Complete NO KNEAD BREAD Playlist: ruclips.net/p/PLkRuW3pBo2U0ZnA45FadK99NvKZLKh-6N
➡️How to Make Bread with or without Yeast Playlist: ruclips.net/p/PLkRuW3pBo2U344nspo8zPj3O3LfyNVHZS
➡️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: ruclips.net/p/PLkRuW3pBo2U2R7u0Ri26HwdLMjUa4iJJX
➡️Also...If you enjoy making homemade pantry type items, you might enjoy my playlist: ruclips.net/p/PLkRuW3pBo2U1MqC3YAw7ZRYjuL9FBGSwc 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: ruclips.net/p/PLkRuW3pBo2U1QPA95O2-oOvxwtO-v3L4L 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: ruclips.net/p/PLkRuW3pBo2U3apQRTzhfQBkR_x0rb514U And I have one more vinegar video where I show how to make vinegar from Strawberry Scraps. You can watch it here: ruclips.net/p/PLkRuW3pBo2U2M3dRA483q5KJ7JkJfn3fS
➡️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: ruclips.net/p/PLkRuW3pBo2U0p9nRAWldbyqYSbgwzARGd 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: ruclips.net/p/PLkRuW3pBo2U2w2-CiBrkNnZj_IIlqZc9h 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: ruclips.net/p/PLkRuW3pBo2U3YysV0OYOMsxsJuf_sxPTK
➡️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: ruclips.net/p/PLkRuW3pBo2U3HJRCmwVAvBNS90WjifR1U
➡️Oh…And here is my 2020 Channel Update for everything I have planned for this year: ruclips.net/video/qjOJh8Cb_-k/видео.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 ordered kefir grains from amazon from "fusion teas" came in a small plactic contqiner. took a few days to get it to wake up but I just drank my 1st successful cup and have some more started..thanks Mary ❤
Hi Mary I hope you are having a blessed day. I'm thankful for your videos I also was a bit intimidated but you made it look so easy. My kefir grains come in today and I'm so excited to try it. I'm still not sure what milk I'll be using but I'll update once I make it. I did make your yogurt and have really enjoyed. I made it for a niece but have made me 2 small bowls with fruit already lol. I'm lactose so I was afraid to try it and i was amazed it didnt upset my stomach. Thank you Mary for sharing your recipes, knowledge and wisdom God bless
I heard you can get the kefir to be more effervescent if it's open to air (cheesecloth and lid lightly on but not screwed is probably best,) and conversely less effervescent with a completely closed lid. I'm not a fan of effervescence that much, so I'll be going with the latter.
Hi Mary, I have enjoyed watching your videos. You are a great teacher. I wanted to buy grass fed milk for my kefir but all the ones in my store in California that were grass fed were also ultra pasteurized. Also most of the organic milk was also ultra pasteurized. I read it shouldn’t be used for kefir. What is your opinion.
Thank you,
Kim
I used it and had no issues.
I also mixed coconut milk with ultra past organic milk and it did great.
Thank you!
I am very glad to learn kefir can be made at home. Thank you. My only comment is that I find this video could have been shorter. The internet takes ups so much time that I want instructional videos to be to the point.
Hi Ms. Mary! Hope you had a wonderful Christmas! I have a quick question.
I've been making kefir since March of this year. I was a yogurt fan until I discovered kefir and all it's health benefits.
Recently, I left my kefir grains in milk in the fridge for quite a a while. I know you're supposed to change the milk weekly but I didn't for about 6 weeks because...well a long story.
I finally tried to make some kefir and they did but it took longer than usual. The kefir is good but was wondering if they're dying.
It is cold weather here now like in the 30s & 40s. My appartment can get pretty cool this time a year but not freezing cold.
I noticed that they float in the milk now and I remember they used to only float once kefir was done. The grains look plumpy and fluffy as usual.
Are they just cold and working slower? Or are they dying?
BTW I am your BIGGEST fan. Just did my first chicken bone broth this weekend. Looking forward to cooking with a healthier broth and in a traditional kitchen! Thank you!!
I bought Lifeway coconut kefir from the grocery store a few years ago and have always been interested in learning to make it. I have no idea whether it was started with coconut water or coconut milk or whether it was just milk kefir flavored with coconut. If you have any ideas about how I can recreate this, please let me know!
It's milk kefir flavored with natural coconut. It also has other natural flavors and cane sugar.
You can make coconut milk kefir with milk kefir grains. Just put them in coconut milk and wait for it to ferment. If it separates just give it a stir. Tastes nice!
I just watched a segment on the local news this morning about Lifeway. Their plant is in the town I grew up in. They talked about the health benefits. Now I want to try making it. Of course I looked at Mary’s videos and sure enough…she had a kefir vid. Hopefully I can find someone I know who makes it so I can get the grains.
Oh Mary I can't believe how easy it is to make it. I use it quite alot as love Indian food.
Oh I had a giggle about your husband. He sounds lovey !!!
Many thanks Mary xxx
Patricia Griffiths - Thanks so much!!❤️😘❤️
I recently found your channel. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge. ❤ love your videos.
Welcome!
Hi mary, good day to u
After straining the cultured milk in bottles n kept into the fridge, how long can it stay in the fridge?
Can't consume all in one day , that's why I do 2glasses a day. And everyday I hv to culture new.
Mary Lee - Yes, I understand completely. I think it stays fresh for about a week. Hope this helps. Love, Mary❤️😘❤️
Good evening Mary..
Another question
When is the best time to drink kefir n how much to drink in a day?
I make 2cups at a time
Hi Mary, I think you can never go wrong with drinking a lot of kefir if it agrees with you. 2 cups per day would be wonderful. As to time of day, I don't think it really matters but making sure that you drink it with a meal will probably be helpful if your meal is rich in prebiotics in order to feed the probiotics in the kefir. Prebiotic foods are usually foods that are high in inulin fiber. Hope this helps!! :-) Love, Mary
Hello Mary, i just joined your channel. I found you with the Sauer crout one. I have milk kefir grains and I have never used metal on them. One thing I've always done, is washed them with tap water. They are healthy but I've always wondered why they don't reproduce as fast. That might be the reason!!! So, from now on, I will avoid rinsing them with tap water and see how it makes them feel. Finally, I also love milk kefir. When I find that I need to slow down the production I just place them in the fridge and that keeps them in course but at a much slower pace. Regards from Queretaro, Mexico! 😊
I use a coffee filter on top of mine, and secure it to top. Lets the gasses escape. Then i wait until it just starts to seperate at bottom. At that point i refrigerate. When im ready to use, i seperate, and start again. It has a very nice, fresh flavor when i do it that way. Otherwise its very tart. After i seperate, i do use a regular lid on jar to store in refrigerator. It is a great base or additive for smoothies. I love your videos. Take care, be safe. It also can be seperated from whey and used for cheese that is soft. Just season your way.
My daughter and I love kefir!
Thanks for this information
I love milk kieffer I've been making it for years. Yum. I tend to mix it with fruit and honey or chocolate if I wasnt a dessert.
Thank you.
Thank You
I used to buy it at the store but its verrry expensive so i purchased my grains about three weeks ago and now im making beautiful kefir
Hi Mary! I am wanting to start making kefir and truly appreciate your video making the directions so clear as usual. I have enjoyed so many of your videos! I went to natural grocers and bought the kefir starter because they didn't have grains. I was hoping after a batch I would have grains left over, however when I strained my kefir there were no grains. I am a Texas resident as well and wondered if you might be able to send me grains? I have asked around and cannot find anyone I know who does kefir and has any grains to share. I would gladly pay for shipping if you would be willing!
Thank you Mary for these yummy healthy recipes.
Hello to all the viewers.
Can someone please let me know what the grains used to make Kefir
I'd really appreciate it.
My kefir grains arrived today! They are digesting in the back of the cupboard - can't wait to try the kefir milk! Thanks for the instruction.
Wonderful!! Keep me posted!! Love, Mary
@@MarysNest I have used them for a week. They were a little off at first - strange smell and taste of kefir (didn't like the travelling maybe?) but I have coaxed them back and now they deliver one cup of yummy thick kefir per day, and it's lovely to drink. I am following a zero carb diet, so often have a kind of sweet taste in my mouth from the ketosis, but a glass of kefir is perfect to offset that.
I'm using good morning Mary I'm not sure how often you look at your messages that have been aired months or years ago I haven't seen it in your video list but I was wondering if you could make kefir cheese? I recently subscribed to your channel and have watched probably 30 of your videos I'm just loving them not sure if anyone's told you but you definitely could be a good book reader for audible because you have a beautiful voice for that type of work!
Hi there only seen this kefir few years ago at a supermarket I loved it .thankyou for your very informative homely video .I realy enjoyed this I live in the UK right by super stores bit always lovely to make something your self .hope you and your family are well x
Thank you so much 🙂
I found that a second ferment might help to mellow the sourness a bit. You can blend with fruit and other flavors and second ferment for 1-24 hrs. I second ferment till it's bubbly, but before it separates. The length of the second ferment depends on your room temperature. This also adds more of the benifial bacteria and yest. If it is still sour, just sweeten to taste. I recommend natural sweetners. If you use stevia, I'd recommend stevia without erythritol or other sugar alcohols.