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Asparagus Omelet

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May 192010

The asparagus is ready in my garden! I have been anticipating this all winter. Asparagus really livens up the eggs we love to eat. Mostly me, I eat eggs almost every day for breakfast. I feel better when I do. The kids get tired of eggs every day so I have other real food options for them, Soaked Granola, Soaked Pancakes, Kefir smoothies, Cinnamon Swirl Sourdough, and Sourdough treats.

Asparagus Omelet

1 egg, beaten with 1 T. cream

1 stalk fresh asparagus, cut into bite-sized pieces

1 slice of cheese

Butter

Stir fry the asparagus in 1 tsp of butter. I use a cast iron skillet. When the asparagus is crisp tender, pour the beaten egg over the top. When the eggs is set on the bottom, flip it over, add cheese to 1/2, fold over and serve. 1 omelet.

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Mega Kefir Grains

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Mar 032010

Kefir Grains

Look at these kefir grains! They are the largest kefir grains I have ever seen. I was over at a friends house when she was straining her kefir. I have a few tiny grains that seem to have stayed the same for years. I make kefir once a week to use in my homemade cottage cheese. My friend has been making kefir everyday. Maybe I need to pick up the pace. I know the grains are supposed to grow and multiply but mine just don’t.

Can any of you kefir aficionados help with some questions?

Is it better to store the grains in milk or water?

I have tried both and it doesn’t seem to make a difference to mine. I have heard that milk is better because it feeds the grains.

How long can I store them in my refrigerator?

I have heard up to six months. I read that when you bring them out of “sleep” that they need time to “wake up”. Allow the milk to sit with the kefir until resembles the consistency of yogurt. Strain and start a new batch. The new batch should “gel” in 24 hours.

Please let us know your experience!

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