Posts Tagged by kefir

Coconut Milk Kefir

Coconut Milk Kefir via Homemade Mommy

If you have a dairy allergy or intolerance, are Paleo or vegan, this recipe is for you! You can enjoy all of the benefits of kefir with coconut milk! This is actually how I started making my kefir because I thought was intolerant to cow’s dairy (it turns out I was just intolerant to pasteurized cow’s milk – fancy that). I was also making cow milk kefir using raw milk… more

Your Kefir Questions Answered!

Your Kefir Questions Answered!

There is plenty of good information out there explaining the basics of making kefir. However, I found when I started making my own that it wasn’t quite as simple as to put the grains in milk and leave them there for 24 hours. Here is a little FAQ on making kefir that addresses the tougher questions. Q. How do I know when the kefir is ‘done’ and ready to strain?… more

Raw Pumpkin Kefir Cheesecake

Raw Pumpkin Kefir Cheesecake via Homemade Mommy

I have made the Nourishing Traditions (page 566) all raw cheesecake before and it is delicious. This is a variation on that recipe using kefir and pumpkin and crème fraiche. It is so good! This will serve quite a few people (12-16) so it is good for a holiday party or for eating leftovers! Ingredients 2 cups crispy pecans (I buy a version that is apple pie spiced that conform… more

REAL Ranch Dressing

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Just tried this today and it was too good not to post.  I got the recipe from Kelly the Kitchen Kop’s blog. Enjoy this on a salad or as a very nourishing veggie dip for snack time…I adjusted it a bit since I didn’t have seasoned salt. 3/4 c. homemade mayo (lacto-fermented!) 1/2 c. sour cream or creme fraiche or kefir (I used the latter because it is cultured) 1/4… more