I had a very interesting experience last week. One of my packages of fresh kefir grains was lost in the mail for 42 days when it was finally returned to me....
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freeminded53
Nov 2, 2008 7:03 pm
--Hello, I received mine last week and I have put them in milk every night since that day. Up to now, they have grown bigger, but the kefir is not there yet, ...
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Marilyn Kefirlady
marilynjarz
Nov 2, 2008 7:32 pm
Hi Diane, Nothing made sense until I looked up your record. You received dried kefir grains. It may take a couple weeks before you get really nice kefir. Make...
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SweetEvil Woman
sweetevilwoman
Nov 3, 2008 5:45 am
Marilyn, WOW, 42 days?? I would not have thought it possible for them to survive that long without milk or air. It is wonderful testament to know that our...
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Marilyn Kefirlady
marilynjarz
Nov 3, 2008 10:52 am
Hi Rae, You ask a good question. That I'll never know the answer to. And after I mixed those few kefir grains with my three cup batch I realized I should have...
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siobhan w
romans_832
Nov 3, 2008 2:21 pm
I am wondering if I can use canned coconut water and /or the creamy coconut milk in making kefir with water kefir grains? And can I use reconstituted powdered...
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Marilyn Kefirlady
marilynjarz
Nov 3, 2008 2:46 pm
Questions like this that perhaps no one has had experience in require that you do your own experimentation. But... always use your extra kefir grains in a...
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michael
mikem10029
Nov 3, 2008 6:11 pm
Hi, I'm new in the group and would like to get some grains here in NYC and save the hassle of shipping by mail. I'm not always home to receive packages and...
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Mindy Dickason
mindydickason
Nov 3, 2008 7:51 pm
My kefir grains, within the last week, when straining they are kind of sticking together and are resulting in a bit of "stringy" consistancy?? I don't know...
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Marilyn Kefirlady
marilynjarz
Nov 3, 2008 9:32 pm
That's kefiran, the good stuff. Rinse it off when it gets too much. I have a well so I can use running water. People with chlorine can put the kefir grains in...
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Marilyn Kefirlady
marilynjarz
Nov 4, 2008 3:48 pm
Someone just told me their water kefir culture jar exploded today. Glass all over. I always brew in glass but I don't have the lid on tight. If your brew is...
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Beryl Eismeier
cropcircling
Nov 4, 2008 7:56 pm
Those are some MIGHTY kefir grains ! Whoa. Beryl Eismeier Creative Memories... have you been away? www.mycmsite.com/beryl Home office (410) 827-8293 Cell...
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nmcanally81301
Nov 4, 2008 8:04 pm
You might try this list: http://www.torontoadvisors.com/Kefir/kefir-list.php I don't have any experience with any of them; there were two or three listed n...
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Marilyn Kefirlady
marilynjarz
Nov 4, 2008 8:15 pm
Yeah, well. I talked to my husband and he said there must have been turmoil in the jar beforehand and this person failed to take notice. The glass was weak and...
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Israel Ysrayl
true.knowled...
Nov 4, 2008 9:58 pm
Hi Michael I live in NYC myself "Manhattan island to be exact"I have extra grains to spare (Milk & Water). Send me a direct email to make arrangements for you...
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Michael Marshall
mikem10029
Nov 5, 2008 12:50 pm
Thanks for your quick reply, Israel. I too live in Manhattan, in Washington Heights, and can travel to wherever is convenient for you. My phone number is...
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Marilyn Kefirlady
marilynjarz
Nov 9, 2008 5:37 pm
Does anybody here have water grains they can sell me? I pay $15 per cup plus your priority mail shipping costs. You can write to: marilynjarz@... Thanks,...
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BJDMohr
jdeamohr
Nov 9, 2008 6:28 pm
Well, I've really been enjoying my new "toy" (or should I say "pet"?). I definitely had some die-off for several days when I first started drinking the water...
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Marilyn Kefirlady
marilynjarz
Nov 9, 2008 7:03 pm
I have found that lemon makes them deteriorate. I drink about a pint per day. The goats, chickens, and turkeys get the rest. Don't forget that I am making...
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Del
ufoxyzabc
Nov 9, 2008 7:09 pm
Hi: I am making raw milk Kefir, but I am also interested in water Kefir because my wife cannot drink milk. Can I use the same grains to make water Kefir? If...
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Marilyn Kefirlady
marilynjarz
Nov 9, 2008 7:27 pm
Hi Del, You can convert some of your milk grains to a water medium. *Converting milk kefir grains to a water medium* You can make water kefir from converted...
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mindydickason
Nov 10, 2008 11:11 pm
Thanks Marilyn! Would distilled water be okay as well? Thank you :) Mindy, CO ... have a ... kefir...
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Marilyn Kefirlady
marilynjarz
Nov 11, 2008 3:18 am
Distilled would work for rinsing. Marilyn ... [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]...
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Elisheba
tarquinius999
Nov 12, 2008 3:15 am
You can make water kefir from converted milk kefir grains. The main drawback is that they will not reproduce." I have found that mine have grown slowly ie...
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hestiakay
Nov 12, 2008 7:00 pm
* mixed it with Ruby Reds powdered superfood * mixed it with applesauce * used as the "milk" in making french toast * gave some to the dog. Cats don't want it...
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April McCart
sweetlotuscr...
Nov 13, 2008 11:53 am
I make mine into fruit smoothies using raw unfiltered honey, agave or a banana for a sweetener, adding in fresh fruit in season or frozen when it's not in...
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sharon
aronrichkid
Nov 14, 2008 10:23 am
It's an enzyme-rich food filled with friendly micro-organisms that help balance your "inner ecosystem" to maintain optimal health and strengthen immunity. ...
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BJDMohr
jdeamohr
Nov 14, 2008 3:12 pm
I thought I would try dried mango in my water kefir grains and it was sort of a flop so I thought I would share that with the group. The flavor was not great,...
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thsu168
Nov 15, 2008 10:06 am
Today is the second day with my home made kefir project. I've been given kefir grains 2 cup of raw milk per day and change it every 24 hour. On day one,...
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Marilyn Kefirlady
marilynjarz
Nov 15, 2008 5:44 pm
Please sign your post and then I'll answer you. Marilyn ... [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]...
