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Originally Posted by BearMountainBooks
Thanks, Helen! I tried Craigslist in my area, but the only person out there wanted 15 dollars for the starter. I was pretty sure I could get it cheaper online. Thanks for the tips. I grow a lot of things, but I am only trying this because supposedly I need the probiotics to help with a sudden bout of eczema. I don't mind the taste and after reading up on it, lots of people swear by the various probiotics in different products (pickles, cheeses, etc). I did check the first link from Drake--they don't list the bacteria strains there, but have some other good info. I'll be checking all these other links as I go. I made yogurt a long time ago and remember it being pretty good (I was in high school. So a very long time ago!) I think I'd enjoy doing this a few times, but like a lot of projects they can get out of control. I already have a lot of gardening projects going at any given time, but I hope to work this in on a fairly regular basis.
I appreciate all the input. Thank you, all!
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It only takes about 5 minutes a day. My problem is remembering to do it. Just dozing off and I think oh no! the kefir.
The starter is even easier I think but you have to keep buying it.
Tips:
- Plastic strainer is cheapest at dollar stores. I like the really small (5 inch) size.
- I use a plastic insulated drinking cup as they are easy to clean and the lid with the drinking hole prestrains it which I find less messy.
- If you are adding flavour I save fruit scraps for that. Adding fruit peels or strawberry hulls and overripe ones during second ferment is supposed to make it more potent and does make it taste good.
Helen