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Thank you so much for your guidance through this GAPS journey. Your tutorials are making it significantly easier. You are helping so many children transform their lives, including my daughter. Feel great joy from this.

Wow! Never realized how easy this is😊 Can’t wait to try this!

@BumblebeeApothecary

5 жыл бұрын

It really is! 😊

Hello marissa thanks for sharing this gorgeous recipe

@BumblebeeApothecary

5 жыл бұрын

You're very welcome! 😊

Thank you thank you and thank you for making these videos

@BumblebeeApothecary

4 жыл бұрын

You're very welcome, thank you!

1 Tbs of whey from the same milk source works great. A tight lid is just fine, with sour cream the pressure does not build up before it solidifies.

@BumblebeeApothecary

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing!

Hey Marissa. Thank you for all of these videos! They have been super helpful for me in my GAPS journey. A few questions- I get raw milk from a local farm, but it doesn't yield much cream. Any suggestions on the brand/where to get raw cream? Also, the milk kefir product you linked to Amazon is now sold out, do you have any other brand recommendations?

@BumblebeeApothecary

3 жыл бұрын

You're welcome! I use a lot of cream, and can't get enough from our raw milk far, either. I buy some organic, grass fed cream from a brand called Kalona SuperNatural from a local health food store. I'm not sure how widely it is available, but maybe you can find something similar. It is small batch pasteurized, which is so much better than ultra pasteurized. I culture it with kefir culture. Sorry about the link! You should be able to find kefir grains at culturesforhealth.com Hope that helps!

Thanks for the video. I’m trying this but how do I know if the sour cream has gone bad or not? I’ve made a couple batches with little success

Do I need to keep the raw milk in the fridge or on room temperature to get the cream on top of the milk? 😊

Hi thank you this is really helpful. Trying to find the free printable kitchen checklist you mentioned?

@BumblebeeApothecary

2 жыл бұрын

Here you go! wp.me/PaqwCB-h1

Hi! Your daughter has a beautiful hair.. Do you use your tallow shampoo bar for her hair?

Thanks for the video though

hi! where i live its not possible to get raw cream, can i use normal bio cream?

The kefir grains are just the grains right you didn’t add anything to the grains before adding to the cream right?🤗

Could you make this with coconut cream using kefir grains? Thanks for this video.

@BumblebeeApothecary

2 жыл бұрын

I'm not sure, that's a great question! I think these grains only work with milk, but you can get specific cultures to make coconut yogurt.

I never would have imagined myself eating spoonfuls of sour cream out of a jar but here I am killing it! Have been making it for several months and just this last batch seems to have frozen in the fridge and now won't reconstitute. Has anyone else have this happened? Some others re: regular sour cream had recommended whisking it or blending it to reconstitute it but mine would not. Any ideas?

Cool! I'm gonna start making my own raw cream. Thx :) Question: What if one was to add a healthy natural sweetener to the cream during culturing would that feed the culture and allow it to be reused? P.S. Ever thougght about getting your own cow?

@BumblebeeApothecary

5 жыл бұрын

You're welcome! I would add a sweetener to it after the culturing is done. I've actually used this same recipe to make GAPS ice cream! I culture the cream this same way, and then after the grains are strained out, add the other ingredients 😊 Yes I would LOVE to have a cow some day! 😊

So after straining out the kefir grains, can I just put them back in the milk and then use them again when I’m ready to make more sour cream?

@BumblebeeApothecary

Жыл бұрын

Yes you can!

Hello can u please tell me what grass does a grass fed cow eats, is it just the grass, no dry fodder, no oil seed cakes etc

@BumblebeeApothecary

4 жыл бұрын

Yes, just grass and hay :) Ideally, they should have access to high quality pasture that includes a wide variety of plants.

How long does it keep in the fridge? Is it weird that I’m a little apprehensive about adding it to my meals? The taste is a bit off to me. I used raw cream and homemade kefir made from raw milk. It took about 4 or 5 days before it looked thick enough to me. Is that why the taste is a little funky?

@BumblebeeApothecary

3 жыл бұрын

It keeps a very long time in the fridge, as fermentation is a traditional food preservation method :) You might just be getting used to the kefir cream taste. It does taste a little different from commercial sour creams.

Hi Marissa, I have a question for you that I'm hoping you can answer. I tried making cultured cream with raw milk... the issue was I had thawed frozen raw milk in a gallon jug... the cream rose to the top as expected but when I poured it into a container to add the culture and make sour cream, I must've accidentally added liquid milk along with the cream... I say this because after fermenting for 2 days the cream still seems runny/ not thick enough ...I know you're supposed to make sour cream using solely cream so IDK what the ferment even is at this point? sour cream? kefir? next time I'll pour the milk from the jug into a bigger container, but I'd hate to waste all this milk....is it even useable or should I toss it? Thanks! you're always so helpful, love your mission and attitude 🙂

@BumblebeeApothecary

3 жыл бұрын

I replied by email I believe last week - hope that helped! Thank you!

@mariep612

3 жыл бұрын

@@BumblebeeApothecary I ended up chucking it cause I think it became too yeasty but I appreciate your time and response! Love your channel!

Those didn't look like the little jelly kefir grains that I have. It looked like it was powder?

How did you get cream to develop in your raw milk? I bought some raw milk but it's all at a watery consistency. There's no cream in it.

@Meliai.

Жыл бұрын

A lot of times it depends on what breed of cow it came from. Some don't produce really any cream. And some, like Jerseys, are known for the cream they put out. There's also the possibility that the milk you purchased already had the cream taken off.

Can I use keifer grains from Goats milk keifer to make sour cream with raw cow heavy cream? Or could I use raw goats milk?

@BumblebeeApothecary

Жыл бұрын

Yes you can use those grains, but cow's milk cream works best. Cream in goat's milk doesn't separate out the same way.

Is this the same thing as cultured cream? 🤗🥰

@BumblebeeApothecary

3 жыл бұрын

Yes! :)

Now how do we make a second batch of cultured cream (sour cream)? Do we have to wait on the kefir grains or can we use some of the sour cream as a starter?

@BumblebeeApothecary

4 жыл бұрын

It's best to use the kefir grains for the next batch 😃

@faithahora

4 жыл бұрын

@@BumblebeeApothecary do you think just using probiotic powder would have any benefits . I don't have any kefir grains.

@BumblebeeApothecary

4 жыл бұрын

@@faithahora You can make sour cream with yogurt, and I show how to do that here: kzread.info/dash/bejne/aIqaqKixkdmXnJc.html I don't think using a probiotic powder would give good results. Hope that helps!

My raw milk from my cow share isn't as thick as yours. The Jersey cow they are milking now has even thinner cream than their original milking cow. Will this thinner cream make kefir sour cream also?

@BumblebeeApothecary

2 жыл бұрын

Yes! The cultures thicken it :)

Is there anywhere to get Kefir. Amazon says they are out

@BumblebeeApothecary

3 жыл бұрын

I'd check culturesforhealth.com and they should hopefully have it!

sour cream is easier to digest than raw cream I guess. How much of it can you it in one serve. Thanks for sharing

@BumblebeeApothecary

3 жыл бұрын

You're welcome! Yes, that's true, the fermentation process "predigests" the lactose and casein, which makes it easier for the body. Dr. Natasha recommends working up to as much sounds good, as much as 1/2 or 1 cup per meal. Hope that helps!

@rikkou1509

3 жыл бұрын

@@BumblebeeApothecary It does, thank you :)

What is your favorite thing to eat with sour cream on it?

@achievealpha1

3 жыл бұрын

You talk too much

@vivianwalter5257

11 ай бұрын

as a splurge snack, tallow based potato chips with french onion sour cream dip with salmon roe on top...going to try it!

Can you reuse kefir over and over just to continue to make kefir? I bought a starter and it tells me I can re-culture 2-7x within 7 days, but I swore I heard another homesteader say you can re-use your kefir grains over and over.

@BumblebeeApothecary

2 жыл бұрын

Yes! You can reuse kefir grains over and over and they multiply when they're healthy :)

Hi Marrissa would you say its 'safe' for pregnant women to consume?

@BumblebeeApothecary

Жыл бұрын

It's an individual decision, but I do :)

Could I use a quart of raw cream with 3 tablespoons of homemade raw kefir? I just realized I got quart and pint confused 🤦🏻‍♀️ so I just mixed a pint of raw cream with 3 tablespoons of kefir..... is it going to be ok? 😅

@BumblebeeApothecary

3 жыл бұрын

Yes you can! It's very flexible :)

Hi Marisa. I have had to cut out all dairy because of allergy/sensitivity issues. I had been eating homemade ghee, sour cream, yogurt and had actually started having some Kefir as well. I am on stage 6 of intro. I would say after about 4-5 days of eating more dairy I started having congestion, sneezing, coughing and little pimple outbreaks on my face. I stopped the dairy and seems things are getting better. I know more healing is probably needed but I’m a little confused. My sister is also doing the GAPS diet and recommended that I take out all dairy including ghee. So that’s what I have done. Kinda depressing, feels like I’m having to start all over again. I am wondering and looking into A2A2 milk. Hoping that might possibly make a difference? Also, when making the sour cream should I initially make it with yogurt culture like the book says or just go ahead and do the Kefir grains? Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks!

@BumblebeeApothecary

2 жыл бұрын

This is beyond what I can cover in a comment, but please send me an email and I'm happy to help. My contact info is in the description box. Sending well wishes!

@sataniscringe

Жыл бұрын

Hey did you ever find out if A2 made a difference for you?

Looks easy to make but where to get raw milk & kefir?

@BumblebeeApothecary

2 жыл бұрын

I'd check on here to find the nearest source by you: realmilk.com

Can you use cream from the store. Just heavy cream.

@BumblebeeApothecary

5 жыл бұрын

You can! It just wouldn't be raw anymore. And it can be very hard to find heavy cream without added and unwanted ingredients, like stabilizers. But some health food stores carry okay options 😊

I dont get my raw cream as thick as yours, I tried to keep it in a very warm place for 28hrs , I tried it for 3 days.. on both occasions the whey separates... but still no thick cream , used 1 teaspoon of kefir grains in a small jar. :(( what am i doing wrong?

@BumblebeeApothecary

3 жыл бұрын

It doesn't sound like you're doing anything wrong; sometimes it takes longer to culture, like when the room is cooler. I sometimes let mine go for several days until it looks thick enough, especially in winter. Cream has less lactose in it than milk, which makes the fermentation happen slower anyway. Hope that helps!

What would happen if i ferment just raw milk for extended period of time, would that turn to sour cream?

@BumblebeeApothecary

5 жыл бұрын

If you let raw milk sit out on the counter, it will turn to sour milk. 😊 I’m not sure what would happen to just raw cream with no starter culture; you get the most reliable results by using a culture 😊

@FreddieSn

5 жыл бұрын

Bumblebee Apothecary thnx

@BumblebeeApothecary

5 жыл бұрын

@@FreddieSn You're welcome 😊

Hey Marissa, thank you for all your wonderful guidance through your videos and also the responses to other subscribers. Watching your videos and reading your responses certainly help a great deal. I’m wondering whether I’m doing things wrong. Want to know your take on this- I make whole milk raw kefir using kefir grains and whole milk raw milk yogurt. In both cases the soured cream rises at the top and I just scoop out and put them in a jar. I have found this much easier than dishing out cream from top of the raw milk each time to save it and make sour cream at a later date. Do you think I’m doing something wrong here?

@BumblebeeApothecary

3 жыл бұрын

That's an idea! The only concern I have is that the leftover kefir and yogurt will be skim without much cream, and that doesn't sound very tasty. But if it works for you, it's probably fine :)

@littlejoys8487

3 жыл бұрын

@@BumblebeeApothecary. Ah...I see! I started to do this only because I have gallbladder issues and I’m upping my fats very slowly in small increments. I agree, full fat yogurt and kefir tastes so much better. Thanks for your prompt response.

I've never seen anyone use kefir grains to make sour cream, great idea!

Where do you get kefir grains?

@BumblebeeApothecary

2 жыл бұрын

I bought them here :) amzn.to/3AuguWs

I use homemade cream ( the thicker layer of the boiled milk) and buttermilk. Is it normal that it become like a sponge. It's rise and dry but went back to thick creamy texture after I stir it a little. My mom said "maybe it's rotten" . Or is it because of the homemade buttermilk? But can I still use it??

@ary8119

4 жыл бұрын

Not sure if it's called curdle. I wasted a two damn day making a cream just to make sour cream. 😂😂😂

@BumblebeeApothecary

4 жыл бұрын

I'm not sure, I always use raw cream to make this.

@ary8119

4 жыл бұрын

@@BumblebeeApothecary i threw it away because I'm not sure 😂😂😂. Regret using a litre of milk😂😂😂😂

@BumblebeeApothecary

4 жыл бұрын

@@ary8119 Oh no! How sad!

@ary8119

4 жыл бұрын

@@BumblebeeApothecary it is sad but I get over it. Each time I think about it I laugh😂

Can I use buttermilk instead of kefir grain??

@BumblebeeApothecary

4 жыл бұрын

Yes, you can make sour cream that way! I do it with buttermilk sometimes. It is a milder flavor than kefir sour cream :)

@ary8119

4 жыл бұрын

@@BumblebeeApothecary thank you.

I just use my yogart as yogart and or sour cream, from my goats milk

@BumblebeeApothecary

5 жыл бұрын

That works, too! 😊

You didn't mention how much grains we should use?

@BumblebeeApothecary

3 жыл бұрын

It doesn't matter a ton, just a tablespoon or two should work :)

Is that cheesecloth

@BumblebeeApothecary

3 жыл бұрын

The cloth for the top of the jar is just organic cotton muslin :)

The raw milk sales ban in Canada is beyond frustrating 😤 I'd love to be able to make your dairy recipes.

@BumblebeeApothecary

2 жыл бұрын

I'm sorry! Dr. Natasha says that if you cannot get raw milk, find the best pasteurized milk that you can (grass fed, organic, not ultra pasteurized, not homogenized) and culture that. Hope this helps!

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Pretty yellow cream. Jersey? It's about impossible to get raw milk around here unless you can find someone selling it labeled as pet food. A new law changes it next year to make it legal. Till then we still have to use cultures,

@BumblebeeApothecary

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, from Jerseys :)

If only people would know the origin of yoğurt, kefir and fermented food. They would not be looking back to the western world and actually learn the real wisdom from the east and its benefits for health and human etiquettes.