I hope we get some blackberries this year! Two seasons in a row with not much to show. That summer drought a couple of years back really set them back.
Okay could you give some more details on Kefir? Where did you get the grains, and how do you make your own? I was looking at Walmart to see if I could even find some just to drink, but nada zip nothing, so I will have to make my own or do with out.
I make my yogurt in a crock pot and once a month I buy one 4 oz container for a starter, then just reserve half a cup for the next week’s starter.
I got the grains from Amazon and I pretty much went on price but I will be glad to give you a link to the ones I bought if you like. Think it was about $8.
The process reminds me of sourdough starter. Put them in milk to get them started growing. Pretty soon you have a nice sized clump and it’s just a matter of leaving them in the milk. Strain them out and the remaking liquid is kefir. I blend it with strawberries or blackberries for flavor.
I think it’s easier than yogurt so it should be a slam dunk for you.
Oh, I don’t use organic or low pasteurized milk as many recommend. Regular old milk from WM works for me.