Root-fir

I had decided that I didn't want to give up root beer entirely, but I couldn't justify the amount of sugar and fizz, so I got some of that awesome Sodastream concentrate, but the new "all natural" kind, since I abhor the taste of Splenda.  Oh, dear.  I might be hooked.  48 hours sitting using sugar in the raw as my sugar, and with 1/2 an eggshell in to provide the minerals my little factory, erm, grains, needed and BAM!  Have some awesomely carbonated water kefir.  Pour into re-purposed glass bottles, add the root beer, and let sit for 12-24 hours (not more, or they may pop, they're THAT fizzy!) then refrigerate.  Pop a top and enjoy.  Even the husband is enjoying it!

One major problem though.  My grains are trying to imitate rabbits.  First batch had 1/4c, it doubled.  I gave away 1/4c to my mom two days ago.  When I poured out my TWO  1-quart glasses, I had a cup, A CUP, of grains.   If you're local, you're welcome to some.  I'll GIVE em to you, because presently, I'll be neck deep in grains.

Side note:  My milk kefir arrived today, so I will be working on that, but apparently, it takes 3 cycles of 48 hours for it to bounce back.  What I'm supposed to do with the "discard" milk, I dunno, but I'm thinking "here puppies!" I've been told that kefir makes beautiful coats, easy shedding, as well as helping dogs with less than ideal digestion.  I've got one of them, so lets see how that works.

Kinda begs the question of can I give the water kefir to the horses and save copious quantities of money on probiotics and coat conditioners?  Le gasp!