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...
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J House
jbluejay8
Jul 1, 2008 12:57 pm
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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Alex Stanley
j_alexander_...
Jul 1, 2008 1:17 pm
... I've been buying cold-filtered whey protein isolate from them for several years. I get just the plain whey protein and add my own flavorings, coconut milk,...
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Mrs Daniel Bernstein
mrsdanielber...
Jul 1, 2008 2:00 pm
Good Morning! Last Monday, I had to put my cat to sleep. Wednesday I started having itching under my chin...NO Rash or bumps. Then I started constantly...
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castella@...
castella56
Jul 1, 2008 4:06 pm
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...
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jeremyfox
Jul 1, 2008 4:47 pm
... "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...
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captainmikee
Jul 1, 2008 4:58 pm
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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carolyn_graff
Jul 1, 2008 6:51 pm
NT recommends Life Start by Natren for the baby formula. you can get it here http://www.radiantlifecatalog.com/prod.cfm/ct/4/pid/1090...
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haecklers
Jul 1, 2008 9:29 pm
Fleas are so quick that they can bite you without you seeing them. If you put a lamp on the floor with a shallow pan of soapy water under it, theoretically the...
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haecklers
Jul 1, 2008 9:31 pm
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! ... ...
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chriskjezp
Jul 1, 2008 10:56 pm
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. ...
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Sharon Ericson
notmyown_1cor6
Jul 1, 2008 11:11 pm
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...
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Bryan
oz4caster
Jul 2, 2008 1:07 am
... 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...
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chriskjezp
Jul 2, 2008 3:56 am
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...
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ccbmamma
Jul 2, 2008 4:24 am
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...
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sabine luis
impendingbloom
Jul 2, 2008 4:45 am
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...
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cstraq1
Jul 2, 2008 11:57 am
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...
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inasnit@...
ammichaels
Jul 2, 2008 7:22 pm
Kefir is much better than yogurt according to Dr. Natasha Campbell McBride. Ann Marie...
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lynchwt
Jul 2, 2008 7:53 pm
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....
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lynchwt
Jul 2, 2008 7:56 pm
Ah, I should have read on--this is what I do. I even used the cream layer as a sour cream substitute for some kohlrabi-carrot slaw. ... and...
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Jennifer Steinbachs
bluets11
Jul 2, 2008 8:56 pm
Yes, more casein is broken down over the longer time period. And for those of us who are casein intolerant, this is a good thing :) -jennifer...
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De Bell-Frantz
bllfrntz
Jul 3, 2008 3:55 pm
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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De Bell-Frantz
bllfrntz
Jul 3, 2008 5:07 pm
Like most things recommended by WAPF, Natren is cost-prohibitive for many people- if a local store doesn't carry it, cold shipping is astronomical. Jarrow...
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Carolyn Graff
carolyn_graff
Jul 3, 2008 9:22 pm
has anyone ever ordered from this company? http://soaperschoice.com/products_list.php their extra virgin organic coconut oil is only $27.30 for 7 pounds. I ...
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Carolyn Graff
carolyn_graff
Jul 3, 2008 11:07 pm
http://www.abc.net.au/unleashed/stories/s2280137.htm While they might be considered unattractive, or looked upon disdainfully in our culture, in others they...
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sabine.
impendingbloom
Jul 4, 2008 3:10 pm
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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michael g
cherimoya_kid
Jul 4, 2008 4:53 pm
... do ... Find someone who has one, and try it out. Ask some dealers if they know anyone in your area who owns one, or call a couple of chiropractors to see...
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Michael Anton Parker
michaelanton...
Jul 4, 2008 5:25 pm
... I use a lot of whey protein everyday. My use of it is eating it. When I eat it, at the same time I also eat the other components of milk it comes combined...
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KerryAnn at CookingTF...
cookingtf
Jul 4, 2008 5:54 pm
Happy Anniversary to me. I became seriously ill 2 years ago today, long after I started a TF diet. The last two years have been a slow, upward climb, but I'm...
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KerryAnn at CookingTF...
cookingtf
Jul 4, 2008 8:12 pm
... Personally, my using one has stopped me from having to go to the chiropractor except on a rare occasion when I sleep wrong. I used to have to go at least...
