tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2100129777020187124.post2679933900923189636..comments2023-10-28T07:25:00.244-07:00Comments on Tarot with Ashley: Taking Delight in Fermented FoodsAshley Hainhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06748856168980836844noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2100129777020187124.post-70038398509786492272012-06-06T16:31:40.707-07:002012-06-06T16:31:40.707-07:00Hi Christine,
I just prepared my first batch of c...Hi Christine,<br /><br />I just prepared my first batch of coconut kefir. I am playing musical houses right now, so I decided to start with the easiest and one of the most nutritious fermented foods. SO EASY!!<br /><br />I basically took a mason jar and emptied the contents of one tin of high fat coconut milk (low fat one does not work) into the jar. Then I filled the remainder of the jar with purified water to almost fill the top. I then put my kefir grains that I received from Sharon, the workshop leader, into the jar, put a cloth on top, and put the jar in a warmish spot on the counter. It needs to sit for 2-3 days there, and then I'll put it into the fridge. When ready to use, you simply strain out the kefir grains, put them in a separate container with a little water, and store in the fridge until you are ready to make the next batch. There you have it. In terms of size, 2-3 tbsp is needed for a one litre mason jar. I am starting with 1 tbsp and hence a 500ml jar.<br /><br />The key is to find someone who has kefir grains to gift you. You can purchase them in the health food store; however, these grains are one time use only. Best to find out who has some in your area.<br /><br />I will post on the Kombucha process when I make it...likely next week. I want to attempt the fermented gingered carrots soon too! :O)Ashley Hainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06748856168980836844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2100129777020187124.post-67374002078802671162012-06-05T18:46:14.537-07:002012-06-05T18:46:14.537-07:00"For the workshop we got to play in the Creek..."For the workshop we got to play in the Creekside Commons kitchen for a couple hours, tasting various fermented foods and then making a few of them."<br /><br />Wow, looks great. By the way, can you tell us the steps on how to prepare fermented foods? I read in some articles that fermented foods are really good for the health, that's why I already prepared <a href="http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2012/03/18/mcbride-and-barringer-interview.aspx" rel="nofollow">fermented foods list</a> here :)Christine Eubankshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12488700188981303629noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2100129777020187124.post-81663438730860449552012-06-05T08:53:59.966-07:002012-06-05T08:53:59.966-07:00So interesting, thank you for sharing!! Going to ...So interesting, thank you for sharing!! Going to look into this...Jasminhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12517238491705637229noreply@blogger.com