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Contributor: Antipova Antipova
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Originally posted by Kristi :)
You mentioned you can buy kefir online. Any links?
I've seen FOTVN.com as being a nice small business that does kefir grains.
03/18/2013
Contributor: Wicked Wahine Wicked Wahine
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Originally posted by Antipova
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Great! Here's everything I know : link
/cheese.html

Just kidding.

Basically, you usually heat a milk up to an incubating temperature, introduce a culture (and sometimes rennet), and give the milk ... more
Thanks! I just haven't gotten around to it yet. I'm going to wax my cheeses as well so I don't have to worry about power outages, etc. - I will always have cheese!
03/18/2013
Contributor: ZZ ZZ
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Originally posted by surreptitious
Is there anything that you shouldn't put in cheeses? Like, anything that reacts badly or causes it not to form properly?
Interesting question! I second it
03/18/2013
Contributor: Antipova Antipova
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Originally posted by bog
Where to get kefir grains

Dom's site is the #1 most amazing source on the internet re: kefir.
Yes, I've been reading this lately to bone up for the meeting.
03/18/2013
Contributor: Antipova Antipova
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Originally posted by ZZ
Interesting question! I second it

You know, I have never heard of anything like this...

I know that I *have* seen cheeses that included everything from dill, to red pepper flakes, to stout or porter or wine...

I think so long as you allow the milk to separate into curds and whey in an acidic environment, I can't imagine anything going wrong...

Nothing to do but experiment, I guess?
03/18/2013
Contributor: Kristi :) Kristi :)
This was interesting. Thank you for the tips.
03/18/2013
Contributor: bog bog
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Originally posted by Wicked Wahine
I've been reluctant to try keeping grains because I'm afraid of the commitment, lol! Do you do the Japanese bran pickles, too?
Not yet! I have heard they are amazing! I have a jar of habanero lacto-fermented hot sauce going right now, and it makes me tingle
03/18/2013
Contributor: Antipova Antipova
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Originally posted by Wicked Wahine
Thanks! I just haven't gotten around to it yet. I'm going to wax my cheeses as well so I don't have to worry about power outages, etc. - I will always have cheese!
Ooh, you helped me realize that my link was incomplete. http: // biology. clc .uc .edu/ fankhauser /cheese/ cheese . html
03/18/2013
Contributor: XxFallenAngelxX XxFallenAngelxX
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Originally posted by Antipova

You know, I have never heard of anything like this...

I know that I *have* seen cheeses that included everything from dill, to red pepper flakes, to stout or porter or wine...

I think so long as you allow the milk to separate into ... more
Experimenting is the best thing about cooking
03/18/2013
Contributor: Antipova Antipova
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Originally posted by Kristi :)
This was interesting. Thank you for the tips.
Thanks for coming!
03/18/2013
Contributor: surreptitious surreptitious
(Review Program Mentor)
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Originally posted by Antipova

You know, I have never heard of anything like this...

I know that I *have* seen cheeses that included everything from dill, to red pepper flakes, to stout or porter or wine...

I think so long as you allow the milk to separate into ... more
Hey - any excuse to make (and eat) more cheese.
03/18/2013
Contributor: XxFallenAngelxX XxFallenAngelxX
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Originally posted by bog
Not yet! I have heard they are amazing! I have a jar of habanero lacto-fermented hot sauce going right now, and it makes me tingle
Wow! I bet it does make you tingle!
03/18/2013
Contributor: ZZ ZZ
One more question from me. It was mentioned that some people drink the whey and I was wondering if anyone knows if this would be similar, or possibly better than drinking the powdered whey protein you can buy
03/18/2013
Contributor: Lildrummrgurl7 Lildrummrgurl7
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Originally posted by XxFallenAngelxX
Experimenting is the best thing about cooking
It definitely is! At least the experiments that work...
03/18/2013
Contributor: Antipova Antipova
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Originally posted by Wicked Wahine
I've been reluctant to try keeping grains because I'm afraid of the commitment, lol! Do you do the Japanese bran pickles, too?

The secret is, make some, convince your friends it's delicious, give them some grains, then if you ever get lazy and stop keepign them, you can hit up your friends for a re-share!
03/18/2013
Contributor: bog bog
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Originally posted by surreptitious
Is there anything that you shouldn't put in cheeses? Like, anything that reacts badly or causes it not to form properly?
Farmer's cheese or labneh are great ones for experimenting, because there is no cooking, just draining. Anything works in there!
03/18/2013
Contributor: XxFallenAngelxX XxFallenAngelxX
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Originally posted by Lildrummrgurl7
It definitely is! At least the experiments that work...
SO true. Ha Ha.
03/18/2013
Contributor: Antipova Antipova
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Originally posted by ZZ
One more question from me. It was mentioned that some people drink the whey and I was wondering if anyone knows if this would be similar, or possibly better than drinking the powdered whey protein you can buy

It will be less concentrated, because the whey protein is dried out, and then I think when you mix up a shake with it you add more whey than would naturally have been in that amount of fluid.

But I would think the proteins would be all the better since they don't have to go through the trouble of being dried and turned into powder.

So give it a try! Just be aware that it will taste a little salty.
03/18/2013
Contributor: Wicked Wahine Wicked Wahine
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Originally posted by bog
Not yet! I have heard they are amazing! I have a jar of habanero lacto-fermented hot sauce going right now, and it makes me tingle
I was intrigued by the idea that the microbes specific to your hands will affect the bed as you care for it & you will have personalized pickles, cool concept! A lot of people don't realize a proper hot sauce is fermented!
03/18/2013
Contributor: bog bog
Quote:
Originally posted by ZZ
One more question from me. It was mentioned that some people drink the whey and I was wondering if anyone knows if this would be similar, or possibly better than drinking the powdered whey protein you can buy
I'm sure it tastes better when it's fresh
03/18/2013
Contributor: Lildrummrgurl7 Lildrummrgurl7
Quote:
Originally posted by Wicked Wahine
I was intrigued by the idea that the microbes specific to your hands will affect the bed as you care for it & you will have personalized pickles, cool concept! A lot of people don't realize a proper hot sauce is fermented!
I didn't know that. Personalized pickles, who knew
03/18/2013
Contributor: ZZ ZZ
Quote:
Originally posted by Antipova

It will be less concentrated, because the whey protein is dried out, and then I think when you mix up a shake with it you add more whey than would naturally have been in that amount of fluid.

But I would think the proteins would be all the ... more
I've never actually tried the powder but my brother drinks it all the time, so i was just curious
03/18/2013
Contributor: Antipova Antipova

Okay everybody, this has been a really awesome meeting, and I learned a heck of a lot of new things to try!

If you want kefir grains, just look up "kefir share" and find somebody friendly. If you want yogurt or buttermilk cultures, just buy a fresh bottle from the store and get to work!

Our next meeting is scheduled for Monday the 15th of April, and we're scheduled to take an in-depth look at how to make sushi! But let's all stay tuned for details.
03/18/2013
Contributor: bog bog
Quote:
Originally posted by Wicked Wahine
I was intrigued by the idea that the microbes specific to your hands will affect the bed as you care for it & you will have personalized pickles, cool concept! A lot of people don't realize a proper hot sauce is fermented!
Yes, some research is coming out now saying our gut "microbe type" may be the next blood type and affect health and healing just as much. Totally fascinating! Makes a lot of sense to me, since nine out of every ten cells in the human body is microbial!
03/18/2013
Contributor: XxFallenAngelxX XxFallenAngelxX
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Originally posted by Antipova

Okay everybody, this has been a really awesome meeting, and I learned a heck of a lot of new things to try!

If you want kefir grains, just look up "kefir share" and find somebody friendly. If you want yogurt or buttermilk ... more
I'm super excited about the Sushi!!!!
03/18/2013
Contributor: Antipova Antipova
Quote:
Originally posted by bog
Yes, some research is coming out now saying our gut "microbe type" may be the next blood type and affect health and healing just as much. Totally fascinating! Makes a lot of sense to me, since nine out of every ten cells in the human body ... more
That is really interesting. And sort of explains why when I have a stomachache I want milk, and others have a stomachache and want ginger ale. Totally opposites, and you sure couldn't change either of our minds!
03/18/2013
Contributor: ZZ ZZ
Thanks Antipova!

And to everyone else who shared info! I'm going to have to read back through this later.
03/18/2013
Contributor: Antipova Antipova
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Originally posted by XxFallenAngelxX
I'm super excited about the Sushi!!!!
Hooray!
03/18/2013
Contributor: surreptitious surreptitious
(Review Program Mentor)
Quote:
Originally posted by Antipova

Okay everybody, this has been a really awesome meeting, and I learned a heck of a lot of new things to try!

If you want kefir grains, just look up "kefir share" and find somebody friendly. If you want yogurt or buttermilk ... more
Thank you very much for the lesson! I'm excited that sushi is coming up next! That's something that I have a lot more experience with, so I'll be much more helpful and much less like a deer in the headlights. =)
03/18/2013
Contributor: bog bog
Quote:
Originally posted by Antipova

Okay everybody, this has been a really awesome meeting, and I learned a heck of a lot of new things to try!

If you want kefir grains, just look up "kefir share" and find somebody friendly. If you want yogurt or buttermilk ... more
Thank you so much for hosting it! This was so much fun, and I learned a ton! You all rock!!
03/18/2013