Featured Discussions - Heal Thyself!2024-03-28T17:30:35Zhttp://heal-thyself.ning.com/group/sharingstartercultures/forum/topic/list?feed=yes&xn_auth=no&featured=1Resourcestag:heal-thyself.ning.com,2010-08-07:2814160:Topic:91402010-08-07T22:58:29.000ZPat Robinsonhttp://heal-thyself.ning.com/profile/PatRobinson
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Please share links to blogs, sites, videos and resources about Starter Cultures!<br/> How to mail kefir grainstag:heal-thyself.ning.com,2010-01-06:2814160:Topic:67302010-01-06T14:06:11.000ZPat Robinsonhttp://heal-thyself.ning.com/profile/PatRobinson
<p>I found a 10-pack of 'Bubble Wrap cushioned mailer' yellow envelopes for mailing CD/DVDs (7.25x7.25) with self sealing adhesive at <b>Office Max</b>. They only cost $27 for 30 envelopes!</p>
<p><br></br> I have sent fresh (not dehydrated grains) with a bit of liquid kefir, double baggied, with one page of instructions. The weight was under 4 ounces. So, it cost about $5 to mail out first class from my mailbox, with all the supplies.<br></br> <br></br> I wanted an easy system to send them out from…</p>
<p>I found a 10-pack of 'Bubble Wrap cushioned mailer' yellow envelopes for mailing CD/DVDs (7.25x7.25) with self sealing adhesive at <b>Office Max</b>. They only cost $27 for 30 envelopes!</p>
<p><br/> I have sent fresh (not dehydrated grains) with a bit of liquid kefir, double baggied, with one page of instructions. The weight was under 4 ounces. So, it cost about $5 to mail out first class from my mailbox, with all the supplies.<br/> <br/>
I wanted an easy system to send them out from home.<br/>
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I do not have extra grains brewing at the moment. Usually, I have a ton. I just have my stack of envelopes next to the computer and as someone requests grains, I address the envelope and send them along.<br/>
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Thanks for sharing your extra kefir grains too!</p>
<p><br/><br/><br/>[Can not ship above 85 degrees.]</p>
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<p>Can only ship in the US. If you'd like milk kefir grains or SCOBY, post to the forum or check at <a href="http://www.culturesforhealth.com/" target="_blank">Cultures for Health</a>.</p>
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<p>Pat</p> Water Kefir Questionstag:heal-thyself.ning.com,2010-01-05:2814160:Topic:67122010-01-05T20:24:34.000ZPat Robinsonhttp://heal-thyself.ning.com/profile/PatRobinson
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<p><span class="font-size-3"><b>Have questions about making water kefir?</b> Feel free to post here for assistance.</span><br/> <span class="font-size-3"><b><br/> Water Kefir</b></span><br/> <em><span class="font-size-3">Ingredients / Utensils</span></em></p>
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<li><span class="font-size-3">6 to 8 cup glass jar. I use a Mason jar.</span></li>
<li><span class="font-size-3">Plastic sieve or colander.</span></li>
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<li><span class="font-size-3">few tablespoons or more water kefir grains</span></li>
<li><span class="font-size-3">2-3 unsulphured dates (or other dried fruit: prunes, apricots, raisins) (optional)</span></li>
<li><span class="font-size-3">1/2 organic lemon (or peeled if not organic)</span></li>
<li><span class="font-size-3">1/3-1/2 cup sugar- brown, raw, white or Rapadura etc.</span></li>
<li><span class="font-size-3">1 tsp of unsulfured black strap molasses (for minerals) (optional)</span></li>
<li><span class="font-size-3">fill jar 2/3 with fresh water, preferably spring water or well water. ***MUST be <u><b>non-chlorinated</b></u> water!! No tap water.</span></li>
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<li><span class="font-size-3">Store covered in the cupboard at room temperature for 24-72 hours.</span></li>
<li><span class="font-size-3">Strain the grains from the liquid kefir, and repeat above.</span></li>
<li><span class="font-size-3">Store the liquid kefir in the refrigerator until use. Use within a week or so.</span></li>
<li><span class="font-size-3"><em><strong>Start consuming only small quantities of 1 tablespoon of kefir, gradually increasing (or decreasing) depending upon tolerance</strong></em></span></li>
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<p><br/> <span class="font-size-3">The water kefir grains will reproduce rapidly! Share the extra with friends and neighbors for improved health.</span><br/> <br/> <span class="font-size-3"><em>Water Kefir <b>photos</b> and instructions:</em> <a href="http://www.weim.net/homeovet/Docs/water%20kefir.pdf">http://www.weim.net/homeovet/Docs/water%20kefir.pdf</a></span><br/> <br/> <span class="font-size-3"><b>Instructions</b>: <a href="http://nourishedkitchen.com/water-kefir/">http://nourishedkitchen.com/water-kefir/</a></span></p>
<p><br/> <br/> <span class="font-size-3"><em><strong>Making Water Kefir (video):</strong></em></span></p>
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