Fermented milk

Learn how to make real clabber milk the old fashioned way. Also learn the science and safety of natural dairy fermentation.

Kefir is a fermented drink made of cow, sheep or goat milk and kefir grains. Kefir grains are white particles consisting of bacteria and yeast mixture clumped together with milk proteins and lactose (natural milk sugar). You can drink milk kefir as is or use it as a replacement for milk or yogurt while preparing smoothies, and other beverages. Milk kefir can also be used for baking as an alternative to yogurt, or milk.

Kefir is a fermented dairy product that is tangy and packed with probiotics. We'll teach you how to make kefir in our step-by-step tutorial.

8 · 8 minutes · Great for your gut health, homemade Soured Milk is THE beverage for a hot, summer day. Here's a rule of thumb: You need 1 heaped teaspoon of sour cream per 1 cup of milk. P.S. If you're using raw milk, there's no need for sour cream at all.

2 · Making your own probiotic-rich milk kefir is easy. Just 2 ingredients and minimal equipment will set you well on your way to make delicious kefir at home.

1 · If you're looking for the best way to add flavor and activity to your homemade milk kefir, you have to try a second ferment! Adding fruit or other flavorings makes your kefir have more probiotic benefits, as well as a milder flavor. It's perfect for those who eat a nourishing traditions style diet, and great for using in all of your favorite milk kefir recipes. Whether you buy kefir from the store or make your own milk kefir using grains, this easy double fermented kefir method is for you!

Is your milk kefir separating? Don't throw it out. Here are six ways to use over-cultured kefir, and how to prevent it from curdling again.

If you don't have lactose intolerance, adding fermented milk products such as yogurt, kefir and certain cheeses might be an easy way to boost gut health.

4 · Homemade kefir is a probiotic drink. It’s made using a culture of yeast and bacteria (like a kombucha SCOBY) called, “grains”, a word used to describe the appearance not the ingredients.

Skip the grocery store and learn how to make milk kefir at home with this tutorial for a simple and beneficial fermented dairy drink.