Making Kefir Yogurt & Kefir Cheese at Home | Fermented Food of Many Uses

We walk you through the incredibly simple process of making kefir, a plain and sour drinkable yogurt made from milk kefir grains. This versatile ingredient can also be made into a soft delicious kefir cheese. You can enjoy both these nutritious fermented products in an array of recipes, even better all you need to get started is just two simple ingredients, milk kefir grains and whole milk.
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[@bonahisme]

I completely agree with agrooters. You guys really do need to think about writing a cookbook.

[@JoanneFong]

I would like that flatbread recipe to start with!

[@PNWShanaLee]

They do, they put their own spin on food and make good food seem relatively easy!

[@krystalsumner7662]

I would definitely buy it!

[@booksandbreggs]

YES!!! I would preorder it immediately!

[@twistedfrannie9311]

I freeze my extra kefir grains in ice cube trays when I get a bunch I give them away. I belong to a bunch of zero waste groups and fermenting groups and sharing is always welcomed.

[@DisabledandPrepping]

I'm interested and trying my hand at Kiefer milk but I was wondering can you use Nido brand full powdered milk? I was just wondering because I don't usually drink a whole lot of milk but I really love kefir milk. And I stack up on Nido whole part of milk just in case I need milk for some reason.

[@twistedfrannie9311]

@@DisabledandPrepping Not sure about powdered milk but I do use coconut milk on occasion bc it makes such a nice yogurt.

[@the.annethology]

@@twistedfrannie9311 do you just buy normal coconut milk? Do u you unsweetened?

[@twistedfrannie9311]

@@the.annethology just normal coconut milk....it's delicious.

[@wvbonbonqueen]

@@DisabledandPrepping I am going to answer this because I have done this. I have Kefir grains and have used Powdered Whole Milk in mine. It may take a few days for them to get used to the different milk, mine didn't but I have read in other places it could take a few days to get used to different milks for the grains to do their thing. You may want to search this fact, because there are many different opinions and options on this subject. But I have done it and it does work. I do only use the Whole Milk powder, as we don't like the taste of the non-fat kind. Good Luck!!!

[@GS-st9ns]

You two are finely-tuned machines. There is no grit in your gears. Everything runs very smoothly start to finish and then you shut down peacefully. That's a pretty Balanced Life I wouldn't call it simple but it's definitely balanced

[@ChevieLoverSalvatore]

Well said and how ideal too have such balance in life as well as your other half

[@its_not_it_apostrophe_s]

What an eloquent review!

[@agrooters]

Have you guys ever thought about writing a cookbook? I love your style of cooking and the creative use of home-grown, gathered, hunted, and canned foods, and it's clear you like to plate things in a beautiful way. Seems to me it's just begging for a cookbook!

[@laurenmia333]

I would totally buy their cookbook or canning book!!!

[@FlashatCalleva]

I agree! I’ve been asking for a while now.

[@donnageitz4701]

@@laurenmia333 a I agree a canning book would be great. It is somewhat of a lost art, but having a revival

[@emtkim94]

I agree! I have been canning since I was young and as an adult I have canned for years. I garden and provide for 3 families (my kids and us) with my harvest. I would love to enjoy a cookbook from them as well!!

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Would love to see them write a cookbook as well but since they don't seem to have time to even respond to ppls messages I don't think a cookbook will be coming out too soon!

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hi I'm a college student living in the middle of a city, you make me so happy I've been following you for a year and every video gives me so much calm and grounding thank you so much 💕

[@lovisabergstrom8316]

Just traded some heirloom peas for kefir grains and started making kefir and cheese a couple weeks back - and I love it! It feels super healthy! I strain it a bit more for a creamier yoghurt and use the whey for baking sourdough bread. Nothing goes to waste around here.

[@vernareed5534]

Was just thinking about the liquid(whey)& what to do with it!

[@sandrad518]

Stainless steel is just fine fire for the straining and rising process. Always use glass for fermenting and storing kefir.

[@danapertile106]

In my country (the Czech Republic, formerly Czechoslovakia in Central Europe), you can buy kefir in any food store. Everyone knows it and I doubt there is a single person who wouldn't have at least tasted it. It is good for one's stomach and guts, and it tastes awesome. No additives, no chemical conservants are needed. Very healthy and tasty. I recommend it to everyone. Thank you for the video - it is good that you tell people what kefir is and how easy it is to make it. I love your videos!

[@bluelilly22222]

One carrot, one onion, one green chilly, little mint n coriander all finely chopped n with some salt to taste mix all above with the yogurt...its called Raitha, it goes very good with those wheat bans you guys do. It tastes very good n good for stomach too.

[@the.annethology]

Just got done with work and now I get to relax and watch this! Thank you for showing us the beauty of simple living, Arielle and Eric. Thank you for inspiring me to reset, slow down and cherish the most important aspects of life. Happiness is not always rooted in the material things.

[@thaifoodlover5296]

So, I've basically been binge watching your channel for a week now, and I am impressed with just how dedicated you are to the subsistence life style. There are a couple of things I noticed that might be of help/use in the future for you to take advantage of. I noticed you dehydrate, but on a small scale (i.e. herbs, flowers, etc). There is so much more you can dehydrate, including turnip, radish and mustard greens (kale, too) simply by hanging them over a string. You have a perfect place to dehydrate vegetables with the "empty" space above your living area. You can just stretch a fine net across the area and let the warm rising air do your work for you. Three things I would like to suggest for you to try: Daikon Radish can be used fresh or dehydrated and used all winter. You are surrounded by bracken ferns. These can be harvested in early spring-mid summer. The curled tops (fiddleheads) can be eaten saute'd with butter or oil. One of spring's joys. The stems can be dehydrated and used as a vegetable, or added to soups and stews. Finally, fish can be dehydrated as well. It must be sliced really thinly, but it stores at room temp and can be used as a snack or added to broth for umami. Great channel. Good luck. Have you thought of making your own butter and freezing it since you have access to raw milk?

[@Digger927]

I'm pretty new to kefir, been making it for a couple months. I really enjoy it, I feel better with a daily dose of it both physically and mentally. I feel like it even helps my general mood. I have a pretty severe dairy allergy, not stomach but sinus...as long as my kefir is mature it doesn't aggravate my sinuses at all. It's the only dairy product I've ever had that I can enjoy without issue. I'm a bee keeper and I love it with honey on pancakes, waffles or just with bread. I can't wait to try the cheese and the over night oats. Thanks for sharing!

[@OffTheGrid_OnTheSpectrum]

I live in Maine and I can buy raw milk at my grocery store. I'm definitely going to try this in the spring! We're off grid on 15 acres, and your channel helped inspire us to do so! Love your content!

[@bethany493]

Maine here too 👋🏽

[@JamesCouch777]

It's prime time for programs on TV and I'm sitting here watching a video about kefir grains, nuff said.

[@marygorecki9057]

Most TV is garbage; would rather watch these authentic videos. Have to admit to re-watching some. Gonna re-watch this one!

[@stephanieclark796]

Great for dogs, I mix it (not the cheese) with fruits, coconut oil, peanut butter.....endless possibilities and mixes! and freeze in small cubes and give as treats to the dogs!!!! They absolutely love them!

[@streetcat3412]

I love kefir. I use it for baking, marinating chicken(for fried chicken) or when my belly "acts up" i just drink it pure. YUM

[@inbedduringcovid3005]

Oh WOW I did not think about the fried chicken. I watch a lot of Little house on the prairie and say them drink milk a lot and I'm sure it was kefir most likely. I need to subscribe to you just in case one day you make a what to use kefir for video. I think most of us don't try it only because we don't have a cow or raw milk. I wonder can it be done with powdered milk to. Trying to think of all options I can to keep it going when I start. Been learning this for years. Psalm 27:14 King James Version 14 Wait on the Lord: be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thine heart: wait, I say, on the Lord Amen

[@wvbonbonqueen]

@@inbedduringcovid3005 Thank You for that verse. I must have needed to read it!!! It did touch my heart today. Thanks!!!!!!!

[@caitlinr9874]

I bet that would make some awesome ranch dressing.

[@pambeckman6362]

It does make wonderful ranch dressing. I use the Kefir in place of buttermilk in recipes too.

[@chocochar19]

Kefir is pretty standard where im from (norway), so this was extra fun! Norway is like a mini Alaska (similar weather, animals and nature) so everything your eating is what I grew up eating. My dream is to move out of the city and live a similar life, making our own food etc. We usually drink Kefir when we have tummy trouble, but also its great addition to other dishes. Never thought of making kefir cheese like this, thank you guys so much for having one of the most wholesome channels on youtube

[@turkeybird7679]

I'm so glad you incorporated the Everglades seasoning into your video! I hope you like it as much as my family and I do. Another excellent recipe using Everglades is to take a box of button mushrooms, cut each in half through the middle, coat them in olive oil, dust them with the the Everglades Original, and grill them on the BBQ 5 min on one side and about 3 on the other. Serve these with your favorite grilled red meat (not fish) and see if you feel like you are in a gourmet restaurant! A nice sauce with the mushrooms is simply ranch dressing or equivalent, but they can stand alone all day long. You'll get sick because you will want to keep eating them!

[@cedarwoman2]

This is the 2nd video in a week talking about making keifer that I have watched. Definitely going to take the plunge. Loved the spin on a bagels and lox recipe. If you grow any nasturtiums this year the buds can be pickled just like capers. Thank you so much and have a blessed evening.

[@user-dj7id8jv3i]

Thanks a million! We have seen you guys use the kefir cheese in other videos and just touch on it and it's versititly but this was exactly what I needed to see to get my own kefir on! Thanks guys. Another great video!!

[@billthompson4197]

That looks like a great way to make the kefir cheese. I have always just used a coffee filter in a strainer. It turns out like cream cheese but the reason I do it is to get the whey to make my sauerkraut.

[@maricarol85]

I make kefir cheese the same way. Really don't have anywhere to hang it, so it works for me. ;-)

[@leighwindell3003]

I inherited a set of those same turquoise bowls from my grandmother! They are my favorite ☺

[@extendedpinky]

I have the gold ones and brown ones I love them. U can throw a whole chicken in it throw in oven and serve from oven to table. They are fantastic.

[@dougmassey1807]

Eric & Arielle Thank you so much for this video I/we (at 71& 75)started our Kefir journey a couple of weeks ago and like Arielle says its fun trying to keep up with the production technique. My kefir seems a little thin for making cheese but I am having a go next week. Great videos of 'simple living Alaska'

[@Deninex]

I get excited when your new videos pop up! So informative and such a pleasure to watch you both.. My all time favorite, when you cook up your magic..

[@jennygirl8849]

I'm so inspired to make kefir cheese...been thinking about it for a couple years now. You both have a great way of teaching. 💙🤍💙

[@dfertefwergwergrfgwr]

A few months ago I took a break from making kefir, put the grains in the air fryer under the proof setting at 105 or so and let the grains thoroughly dry, flipping them over half way through. Eventually, I started making kefir again, putting the kefir in an inch of milk and increasing that amount for a couple of days. The grains works fine.

[@michelleshorey1399]

I have been wanting to try this for years. Seemed complicated before but after watching you I am going to make the leap and order some grains! Thank you for this video!!

[@sylviafoust9545]

Ok, I just stirred up my first batch of Kefir and set on my counter. I can't wait to see my results tomorrow! You and Eric were my inspiration to try this. I've heard good things about Kefir. May try the oats to!

[@susannegalligan8600]

I had no idea what makes up kefir. You did a great job explaining how to use it. Not sure as a single person I could use enough to justify making it, but I’ve always liked the taste of it. Thank you, I learned a lot.

[@Lunchpgap]

i started making/drinking kefir milk after seeing you mention it in one of your old videos. thanks so much. love the stuff. i feel like it's soothing.

[@laurapriestley3679]

Some Kefir cooking we like is to add the whey and grains to chopped cabbage for sauerkraut, gives it a bit of a different taste then salt only kraut. On Perogies (with salsa) is another love.

[@dinahscarlett307]

We make Kefir every day, have been for several years, and use if for fruit smoothies every night. We have Kefirko jars and the Kefirko cheese press which we use if we over culture, makes a great soft cheese which you can mature with herbs etc. As an addition, you guys have got to produce a cook book!

[@offgridwolfshut5529]

Awesome,I make kefir yogurt for years now.the best thing ever

[@andreasm1317]

Thanks for this Arielle & Eric. The content and delivery were excellent. I've been making milk kefir since ~2022 but had only been consuming it as a drink. Usually I would process normally through the first ferment, let it ripen for a day then start a second ferment - adding some honey, chia seeds and a superfood powder - in a sealed jar for a day or two. An acquired taste, I came to enjoy it. About a week ago I heard you guys mention the cheese option. So after buying some cheesecloth I gave it a go, and just finished my first batch of kefir cheese. And made the second batch today. I seasoned it with salt and pepper, mixed it in and put it in a container. I likely wouldn't have thought about making it into a cheese if I hadn't heard it somewhere. Thanks for stepping it through. And also for the thoroughness of the whole process. I think my grains have been getting too numerous and left too long so I'll see about tightening that up and tracking if the products change any. Climate is wildly variable here also, though not nearly as cold. Hopefully I can source some raw milk when I move also. Peace.

[@SweetOsoka]

I also make pancakes with kefir. They are nice n fluffy on kefir.

[@mariaslibeck9984]

You totally read my mind! I was just watching some old videos of yours and wondering "she uses kefir all the time, but what exactly ARE those little beads?" Perfect timing! LOVE, Love, love, LOVE you guys! Keep the vids coming!!!

[@dinahquillen9380]

I thought I was the only one that rewatched their videos.

[@dinahquillen9380]

You made that look so easy. Can't wait to try it. Your kitchen is so beautiful and organized. Thanks again.

[@AfterTheRains]

What a clear and precise explanation on how to make kefir.

[@chepi6419]

The way arielle looked eric at 20:58 is the most true feeling someone could've transmited without saying a single word

[@juliesimpson3729]

You two are such great chefs as well as outdoor role models. So well rounded it makes for a great channel that many look forward to. Myself included!

[@judyrobinson9556]

You two are so creative & versatile, not only with food, but in all aspects of life. I enjoy your videos & your zest for life in Alaska!

[@philipcongilaro5869]

Thanks again for sharing Eric & Arielle. All looks and sounds good.

[@daniellelandre8309]

WOOO thank you for this video! I knew you were the right people to look up for kefir.

[@lunamaria9883]

I just started my first small jar of milk kefir. I used to buy it ready made in the grocery store in my 20s and I'll be 65 next month. Within an hour I'm already seeing bubbles. Ready to go back to making my own fresh smoothies and take care of my aging tummy issues. Wish me luck.

[@jchambers2045]

I have watched this video about 3 times and y’all have become interested in kefir. A lady made for my brother, who had cancer. I did not try it so I really didn’t have an interest. After watching you video, I started researching it. Well, I have just started making kefir. People don’t realize the health benefits you get from kefir milk. Thanks for getting me interested. It makes a great fruit smoothie sweetened with a little honey. I blend 1 cup each of kefir milk and fruit plus honey or any natural sweetener and the pour it back into a jar and let it do a second ferment for around 2 hours at room temperature. It is a great fizzy healthy drink that is full of probiotics from the milk and prebiotics from the fruit. I just made my first kefir cream cheese. Thanks.

[@AliciasInTheKitchen]

Thank ya'll for putting the bloopers in at the end of your videos. Your edits are so seamless that you would never know you make goofs along the way.

[@mariannereno8501]

Thank you! I've been wanting to make keifer. I had no idea, it's that easy & versatile. I'm going to do it!

[@stephaniegunnison5908]

I think I’m going to try my hand at this...you made it look so very simple and I believe I can do this I’m so excited! Thank you for sharing!

[@micheleharris2361]

Thank you so much for this one! - I was definitely wanting to see how you made the kefir cheese and you guys came through! I'm going to do some research on this - but it all looks good - the cheese, the yogurt and the yummy dish! :)

[@PatNetherlander]

Wow, I learned so much from this vid! I didn’t now anything about the Kefir growing process before I stumbled onto your channel. And now I’m thinking: this sounds good! Very good indeed! Especially the Kefir cheese! Arielle you are a great teacher!

[@westpaul58]

Just started my first kefir and am now excited to try your salmon recipe. Many thanks for a great video.

[@jessicahagan]

Very excited to try that recipe! Thank you!

[@vineyardchickshomestead]

We used to do this year's ago and forgot about it. Now that we have goats, we need to revisit this!

[@mendistuwe8554]

you guys are amazing....your food is gourmet OMG your show is the best thank you for all you do!!!!

[@DogChefCuisine]

I love yogurt and this is an awesome process to follow thank you! And that salmon with the spread looks so heavenly!!

[@djshortt357]

I would love to try some of your salmon/cheese spread on your sour dough bread. It looks so delicious. I can't watch your vids without getting so hungry. The variety of different foods you guys make amazes me. I love your work ethic. You guys are awesome.

[@andreeadumitru4764]

With each food related video thay you put out I am looking forward more and more to having a cook book written by you guys!!

[@allegra1236]

Loving your more relaxed style!! Less professorial and more down to earth Thanks!! Learning lots from you both Woof woof to the pups! Take care

[@evablcher8788]

Thank you so much, now I will start with the Kefir adventure. I will absolutely try the Kefir cheese as well.

[@faiza9707]

So wholesome and sooo delicious.This is what food is suppose to look like.

[@101life9]

Ferment Old fashioned roll oats in kefir overnight, delicious. Serve it with mix fruits in the morning ..yum !!! I love it!!!

[@kmart010]

Adore you both! Thanks for sharing your life with us!

[@josephsauve1921]

Thank you for covering this topic

[@jennievpollard77]

Thanks for your excellent video. I just made kefir cheese for the first time, and I am pleased with the results.

[@lisaclark361]

Ya'll made my Florida heart happy using the everglades seasoning, the flat bread looked amazing😊

[@kimberlypuravida5690]

Thank you so much!! I loved this, it was just what I wanted!

[@paulk1322]

What a great video. I will give this ago. I backpacked through Alaska in 1990, what a wonderful place. I did the Chillcute trail one of the best things I ever did.

[@tidelovinyankee1368]

Man, you guys can cook. You come up with outstanding recipes.

[@jo-anasuchanski3705]

Thanks for explaining about kiefer. I look forward to making our own.

[@beinlovewithlife]

This is quite exciting and informative! Thank you for sharing this valuable information with us, Arielle.

[@TheDebbiesaelee]

I like the presentation about the kefir yogurt and it quite simple to replicate. It reminds me of the mother for kombucha.

[@maricarol85]

Wonderful video, thanks! Love all the ways you show how to use all that kefir. I really haven't seen that in many other videos. 🙂

[@tarras3292]

That looked really good and thank you for sharing 💕 y'all are amazing

[@aly_b]

Omg this is a Godsend, made me remember that I need to feed my Kefir grains. 😅

[@saskiaseaglass9504]

Enjoy watching the wonderful life have built for yourselves. Thanks for sharing all your wisdom. Great, entertaining vids. Beautiful landscape footage and music choices ALWAYS.

[@thefrostywalrus7095]

Having previously bought Kefir yoghurt I've now started to make it myself thanks to your great videos. Really enjoying the routine of it !

[@billkrueger7549]

I am reminded of my Grandfathers, when I watched them cook. Handful of this, dash/sprinkle of that, add some of this and adjust for what you have. I enjoy tasting the changes (in my mind)as the ingredients are added. The smells are great...and you both can do it.... thanks.

[@theoneandonlyowl3764]

Ma still cooks like that (77 this year), mind you she hates cooking now after a couple of years in our pub kitchen (Aust.) years and years back, but back to the point, I think it becomes intuitive after a while when done continuously... and you love to eat. The old cookbooks The Country Women's Association put out here always had the best recipes in them. No idea if those old girls are still going or not anymore. Usually for cakes and biscuits (cookies I think you blokes call them) and the like, mostly. It's not like anyone needed to know how to cook meat, lol, that was a given.

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Love your creativity! Your one of our favorites!

[@mikaso30]

Dear, thank you for information. Used to used it in the past. It helped to tackle liver ilness succsesfully. You can preserve it in freezer for longer time - up to 3 month.

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[@bossaudio12]

From Minnesota love the channel thank you for longer videos!

[@joannecomanic5940]

This is wonderful !! Thank you for sharing

[@cassil.g.455]

Yummy, that cheese looks amazing. Great ideas, thanks.

[@journeytoasimplelife7834]

Thank you for that - you make it look so simple! And I’m loving that salmon dish - definitely one to try!! You guys should definitely consider doing a cookbook!!

[@mayettepalculio5407]

So excited for this new video from you guys. I'm a big fan of yogurt but have not tried kefir yet.

[@mrpatrickwilson1]

Brilliant, tried this a couple of years ago. I now know where we went wrong.

[@karenwingler1647]

I would love to make that!! Another great idea on what appears to be a pretty easy recipe!!

[@SLFYSH]

Thank you. Im excited to try.

[@Stephanie-lu2yx]

I laughed when you said “mishaps” I had to evacuate because of two hurricanes here in Louisiana and my kefir (and sourdough starter) suffered big time. I was going to save the kefir grains and start a new starter but accidentally dumped the wrong jar AND ALL OF THE GRAINS WENT DOWN THE SINK! 😭 never again and I am definitely ready to get some more. Thanks for the video!

[@johnnydookes7769]

Awesome instructional as usual! We have access to fresh whole cow milk so looking forward to giving this a go in the near future. Much love from North BC.

[@barbaravollmert9508]

Great video!!!! I'm going to try this for sure!!! Thankyou!!

[@joannedevetter6673]

Love watching you, Ariel & Eric! (Love making kefir cheese too)

[@renamaemcdonald2075]

Another great video! We love overnight oats as well. Really interested in making the kefir yogurt now!

[@Coastal.Redwood.Homestead]

Definitely going to try this

[@kathia4455]

I just got kefir grains a few days ago and I really like the kefir! Now I want to try to make cheese 😊

[@timoteokoyout887]

Ahhh. Yes. The video that started me on my cheese journey.

[@connielikens3415]

Yum! My mouth is watering!!

[@glorialange6446]

Really enjoyed the video and the kefir yogurt and cheese lesson! Simply Living Cooks should be a book!

[@user-tl2pp6pi5d]

Mmm sourdough bannock,salmon and keifer cheese! Can’t go wrong with that combo!