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Once you have been brewing Kefir for a while you will soon have more grains than you know what to do with, one of the most commonly asked questions we have is "what do i do with all these grains?" ....... i recommend once you have enough grains it is always best to have a back up set of grains either dehydrated or frozen. Then if for some unexpected reason you loose your grains, all is not lost you just grab your spares. There are two ways to keep grains long term, both of these methods will keep grains for...

   The bacteria and yeasts of Kombucha are healthful not just for humans, but for many other animals as well.  Depending on your dog’s (or cats) diet, your pet may be subsisting on processed food that may not digest well and can cause issues, just like processed food does to humans. This can lead to many ailments – halitosis, overweight, skin conditions and more. Kombucha may help to restore balance to your pet’s digestive system. Especially after being administered anti-biotics, Kombucha can restore a healthy balance of flora to your pet’s gut.  But remember, they aren’t people and the dosage...

If you want to make really thick and creamy Milk kefir then the fat content of the milk you use is important. Don't be concerned if you have just received your grains and the kefir they are producing is a bit thin. This is normal and is part of the settling in process that your grains will naturally go through. this can take a few days to a week or so but then your kefir will thicken up and will be of a pourable smoothie yogurt consistency. If once this has happened you are still looking to make even thicker...

People keep asking me for a recipe for Rejuvelec...so here it is... Enjoy...  Rejuvelec is a fermented drink that is inexpensive and fun to make. It is very refreshing and full of wonderful nutrients for your body. It is a probiotic beverage and also contains healthy vitamins (B, K and E) as well as enzymes. It helps to promote a healthy intestinal environment making it great for your digestive system (It can also be used as a starter for raw nut cheese) Looking for something new? Try rejuvelec! To make Rejuvelec you will need: 1x Bean Sprouter wheat seeds (rye, quinoa, buckwheat...

  Summer is upon us so i thought it might come in handy to mention how to look after your Kefir and Kombucha while you are away on holiday so that you don’t come back to a lot of dead cultures. I’ll Start with Kombucha… Kombucha is the easiest to look after while you are away, the best thing to do is simply start a new brew a day or two before you go. You need to make sure that your scoby is in plenty of tea for the time you are away but if you start a new brew...