A venture into kefir

Today is a fun day for me.... I was given some kefir grains by a friend! Okay, you may be saying, "WHAT are kefir grains?" Well, I'm not really sure myself yet but here's a good start to understanding them.  I'm super excited about using the yogurt drink/buttermilk substitute for all kinds of things - like smoothies and muffins.  yum!  But first you have to mix the grains...

with milk....

and cover it up with a breathable cloth to culture for 24-48 hours.  Then you have a thick, healthy liquid.... which I still have to figure out how to use.  I will have to get back to you about that part.

Hopefully, this hungry (all. the. time) boy will help me eat and drink it up in all sorts of ways.