The kefir crystals like rapadura and other types of natural sugars. So, it’s just a matter of putting in pure water (non-chlorinated) into a jar that has some kefir crystals along with some dried fruit and your choice of sugar. Usually done in 24-48 hrs. Also, once your kefir colony has grown, you could share some with your friends.

The same kefir colony likes coconut milk too, so I’ve been making that and using it in smoothies. One important thing is to not expose the kefir to metal. It seems that metal utensils impair the growth of the culture, also try to stay away from plastic containers too if possible. Glass works great.

As for bees, we’ve noticed more native bees this year. Last weekend we planted 2 large lavender plants in the garden for the bees. Also thinking of adding a honey bee home (hive) to the garden and NOT harvesting their honey. The idea would be to let them thrive and outgrow their home creating multiple new swarms of bees for which we have plenty of local bee loving people who would gladly come to collect them.

Thanks for the great shows!

I don’t like fermented foods. I used to eat them because of what they were supposed to do for my intestinal flora however I was not getting the results that I was looking for. I did some more research and have been moving towards a diet that is more in line with the principles of the 80/10/10 diet (high fruit low (or no) overt fats. My candida has completely disappeared whereas when I was taking the probiotic/fermented food/low sugar route I always felt like I was on the edge of it coming back. I also cleared up some major urinary track issues eating this way. It’s so much simpler for me! No more crazy expensive packaged stuff, just sweet ripe juicy fruit and lots of local organic greens. soooo grooovy! anywaym we all have to do what works for us, right? I know that you did a show that touched on how you felt about the 80/10/10 diet-I’d love to hear more if you have more to share. Happy trails! i