A couple of things might be going on. It is now summer (well, depending on where you are) and the warmer temps speed up fermentation. You can try gently...
Just in case this might be of help...my kefir grains were knocked for a loop when we painted our kitchen, even though it was low voc paint.(I found I was ...
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You do not need to add any kefir to the next jar. The trick is adjusting the amount of grains to milk so it arrives at the right taste and consistency by 24...
... "Thanks for this. I know some of the glucose is used up when making yogurt, but do you think the amino acids remain in a form and are usable for this...
That's interesting. I never liked stew made in my crock pot (I actually liked it better after 3 hours on high than at 12 hours on low or keep-warm). Let me...
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I've noticed "off" flavors in foods cooked in the crock pot too. But I had to stop using mine because the lid cracked. Guess I won't replace it now! ... ...
Thanks to everyone for your suggestions. We're going to try resting the grains in yogurt. Dom is the master and we've usually had good luck with his advice. ...
To me, the bigger issue seems to be that few crock pot manufacturers claim "LEAD FREE" glazes but instead, say that amounts of lead leaching into food from the...
... Chris, I've been making kefir for two years now and only once several months ago have I ever had a batch come out bad. It was so bad tasting that I tossed...
Bryan, I've also been making it for a few years and have not had a problem until now. I suspect you may be right about some microbial "contamination" from the...
Hi Sharon - thanks for sending the link to Debra Lee Dad's site - I know that site and page well! Rival has lead along with most other crockpots, but Hamilton...
i've been having this problem lately too, and reducing the grains per batch has helped. i guess too many spoil the party. also, i rinsed them and put them in...
Yes, I thought about Kefir. He's too young for yogurt, correct? If anyone has any thoughts on Kefir, please let me know. Thanks for the suggestions on the...
I've actually let my kefir grains get larger and cultured for 48 hours and it turns out nice and thick like a yogurt with a tart sour cream-like layer on top....
I don't cook in the crock pot much, but when I do I generally use the warm setting, rather than low, and I crack the lid and/or open the lid periodically....
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don't quote me on this, but i seem to recall sally mentioning somewhere that cooking meat at 200 for preserving enzyme content (?). i was told by a friend that...
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