Just ate some last night...

I do not. However, I've seen non-dairy creamers in the markets. Oat, soy. You should be able to find.

It's been great! I add it to all my Latin inspired recipes!

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Thank you! It's not without challenges - but family first.

Oh no! I just let them grow! The grain start very small, but DO grow! Pasteurized is fine.

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He's around. Let gets tongue-tiedon camera.....lol

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Thank you!! The 'suspension milk" will be somewhat fermented. Depends on how long. I've consumed it. Used in cereal. As for going away: if you have a small amount of grains, just put in a higher volume of milk in fridge. Alternately, you could freeze with enough milk to cover.

Technically, you're correct. The cattle Act of 1663 and 1668 severely limited the importation of cattle into England, therefore it flooded the Irish market. Salt preservation of meat was nothing new, even then. And corned beef originated in England. During this period, Irish beef was superior, plentiful, and cheap. Ships routinely went to Ireland to reprovision on the beef for journeys, and corned beef became associated with Ireland. Hence its introduction to the new world. But the Jews in the new world -especially NY- actually took the corned beef to next level with their deli meat sandwich. All cultures actually have a version of corned beef. The traditional Irish version is heavily flavored with pickling spices, mustard see, etc. The Jewish version leans towards heavy onion/garlic flavors. So, yes, corn beef is technically English in origin that has been adopted and accepted as an Irish American tradition.

I went back and trimmed some off.

Does she get that pink color? I'm in brine about 4 days now. Seeing no color change...

@@twobearshomestead Yeah but not as pink as the grocery store stuff. I read that the fat cap can have something to do with that, if there is too much fat left after trimming. Maybe that is the issue? I bet it still turns red on the inside when you cook it. Could just be oxidation but that's just me grasping lol.

Thank you for the kind words. It's been a great journey.

I didn't mention it, I believe. From that batch, I just opened my last Jar. In my case-almost a year.

Thanks@@twobearshomestead do you know how long it would keep before going rancid if I was doing a big batch?

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You can flavor it pretty much however you want. You can make it plain, and add anything at the glass. Many throw in a blender with fruit, etc. I've taken to sprinkling cinnamon in , instead of the sticks. Experiment!!

Aside from the calcium, you'll be interested in the vitamin k2. On of the many things modern medicine doesn't discuss are vitamin k2, and it's role in calcium absorption. K2, in short, helps the body redirect calcium from the blood into the bones where it belongs. Helps reduce arterial calcification. I suggest further research if you're interested. Or, just know kefir is delicious, and great for you!

Lids are not screwed on tight initially. If you want tangy, then can late in process so yeast will proliferate over bacteria, creating bubbles.

Lol. One jar is fire cider. The tomatoes are Italian-with onion, basil, some fresh herbs, some garlic, peppercorn, and a few seeds of fennel. First Tim doing. I have ONE tomato plant that survived the cold blasts. Producing too much to fresh eat, but not enough to can, or freeze to can. Lol. So, I'm trying this.

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I don't know what this says...lol

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Awesome! I keep stumbling on sales. Last week, I was in Sams on my way to office to pick up dad's meds. I Always walk through the meats - generally to see what prices are. Lo and behold, there was an in-store mgr special on the 2 pack whole fryer chickens. $5!!!! limit 2 packages (4 birds) . Guess who brought 4 chickens to the office...LOL Video coming up...LOL

@@twobearshomestead STOOOOP!!!!!!!! That is a steal!! Around here each chicken is about 7 bucks or so each for a medium fryer. I keep lurking around the store ads waiting for a chicken deal like a vulture LOL. Clearly I need to go to Sam's or Costco.

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You can certainly do a broth. Onions would be acceptable. You would have to can to the longest time for the individual product in Jar. Meat would have to be pressure canned at at 75/pints. 90/quarts. 90 minutes at 11lb pressure would most likely render the beans to mush.

I'm in Lee County. Farner Joe's had them on sale. I'm unsure if it was a planned sale, or a stock buster manager sale. But I was thrilled!!

I was tempted to grab more. But I know myself, and intent.. 🤣

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They are AMAZING. ITS TOUGH AT $3/can. Never on sale.

Many of the doctors that are walking away from western medicine firmly believe the milk Kefir grain in a smoothie have amazing benefits. As for Water Kefir, I just don't know enough about it, to be honest. I cannot imagine it's BAD for you...LOL Check out Dr. Eric Berg. @drberg

Just wanted to thank you for your great video. My back story is that I am trying to control high blood sugars. Bad experience with medication left me with a poor stomach. I was recommended kefir, but as you said, "shop bought kefir is expensive ". I absolutely love it and feel better. Found your video a few days ago, and this morning, I have just made my first batch. It's a little loose but has a nutty flavour , feeling really proud. Thank you again, from Paul in the UK.

@@westpaul58 that is great to hear! Thank you for the kind words. Balm for the soul on a Monday morning. Wishing you increased health on your journey!

My Mother in law grabbed these for me. I am pretty sure they were Jonathan or Winesap.

Me too!! I put pumpkin in my oatmeal. Love it!