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A My tea has a terrible odor. Is it safe to drink? Your kombucha should have a neutral odor at first, and then gradually take on a more vinegary smell.…
Read MoreA There is mold on my SCOBY. Is it still safe to consume the tea? No, it’s not safe! Throw the tea and the SCOBY out immediately. As for why…
Read MoreA What do I do with all these SCOBYs? Ahhh, the eternal question. Since you grow a new SCOBY each time you make kombucha, you’ll have to get creative. The…
Read MoreA What about that clear film that’s forming at the top of my jar? Don’t be alarmed! This is your new SCOBY forming! It will grow to the diameter of…
Read MoreThis is a Stick-on Digital Temperature Thermometer Strip. It detects Degrees in Celsius and Fahrenheit and is perfect for placing on a glass jar to test your kombucha brewing temperature.…
Read MoreTwo years ago my son and I developed eczema shortly after he was born. I knew that it was somehow connected to the IV antibiotics I received while I was…
Read MoreAs we close out 2016, I hope you will look to this next year as a chance to find the you that you were always meant to be – healthy and happy. This is our top content of the year that you may have missed. Below you’ll find some of our most popular blogs of the year. […]
Read MoreThis is the black tea we use most often to make kombucha. We often you a combination of Black and Green tea together. We have found it makes it more…
Read MoreThis is the green tea we use most often to make kombucha. We often you a combination of Black and Green tea together. We have found it makes it more…
Read MoreHello to all that are healing: I am 56 years old and have struggled all my life with weight issues, digestive issues, and hypoglycemia. I am a Naturopathic Healer, attended…
Read MoreI was taking my daughter to acting class this week, and I got a text from one of my team members. He told me to get a box of kleenex and to read the email. I stopped the car to read the email, and with tears streaming down my cheeks I was reminded once again how thankful I am for all the struggles that have brought me here. […]
Read MoreOur story of healing is quite a miracle to us! I play the role of supermom (without the cape) to five sons, the youngest of which became extremely ill for…
Read MoreA lot of suffering in this world comes from the fear of discomfort. In my own personal life, pain has come to teach me things and get me to change. I resisted it, fought it, and finally changed when I could do nothing else. […]
Read MoreNot sure how to start one of these, but here goes. Several years ago, about 6 or 7 years, I began to get really sick. Just all of a sudden…
Read MoreIt was a classic miscommunication. I was running out of the house to an evening meeting at the end of an activity-packed day. The night before we had shared a…
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Read MoreSo, let’s talk about starter cultures! I would like to clear up some confusion involving starter cultures and ratios. In my first book, Cultured Food For Life, the recipe for kefir called for 1 cup of milk to 1 tablespoon of kefir grains. […]
Read MoreThere are a lot of common misbeliefs when it comes to SCOBYs – the wonderful SCOBY (Symbiotic Culture of Bacteria and Yeasts) that makes our wonderful kombucha! Here are some of the issues I get asked about the most. […]
Read MoreA Do you ship outside of the U.S.A? No, we don’t ship outside of the United States. Sorry! When dealing with live cultures, there are just too many factors that…
Read MoreI started making my own kefir once I learned about your blog and I learned how to make kefir first I started making kombucha and now I’m a keeper and…
Read MoreThis little guy in the picture is my puppy Scoby (pronounced like kombucha SCOBY) enjoying his kefir. Kefir is incredibly good for dogs and we hear many stories of how it helps them in so many ways. Did you know that your pets need probiotics, too? […]
Read MoreA How do I store my scoby? Store your scoby with enough kombucha tea to cover the scoby, in a glass jar with a lid, preferably plastic. Store on your…
Read MoreA My tea has a terrible odor. Is it safe to drink? Your kombucha should have a neutral odor at first, and then gradually take on a more vinegary smell.…
Read MoreA There is mold on my SCOBY. Is it still safe to consume the tea? No, it’s not safe! If there is mold then you should throw the tea and…
Read MoreSkin Care Hi everyone! My name is Maci Dierking, formerly Maci Schwenk. I am Donna’s eldest daughter and I love cultured food too! I wanted to share with you some…
Read MoreMenu Member’s Area Videos Sorted Alphabetically Ask for directions: Can I have kefir if I am lactose intolerant? Ask for directions: Can you eat too much cultured food? Ask for…
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Read MoreI love kefir grains, but I didn’t start my journey making kefir using kefir grains. I started with the powder kefir and was very glad I did. I was pretty much a wreck at that time in my life and I needed something easy and foolproof or it wasn’t going to happen. […]
Read MoreI couldn’t figure out what was wrong with me. I felt off, kind of loopy in the head and couldn’t think straight, and not myself. I was tired and wanting to rest a lot and didn’t want to exercise. This was not like me, and it scared me. Then I got a cold. […]
Read MoreYou will my new book Cultured Food for Health explores the science behind the benefits of cultured foods and shows how incorporating “The Trilogy”—kefir, kombucha, and cultured vegetables—into our…
Read MoreMany years ago, I was desperate to feel better. I had no one to help me get started with cultured foods. In fact, everybody I talked with told me I was crazy and not to consume them. But I had an overwhelming desire to figure it out. Little did I know they were calling me to wellness. […]
Read MoreWhy on earth am I writing about bacteria? A few years ago I was nearly non-functional. I felt terrible. I had zero energy. All food made me sick – especially healthy food. I didn’t want to go anywhere or do anything and was seriously thinking I would end up going on disability at work. […]
Read MoreHave you heard about The Trilogy? Kefir, kombucha, and cultured veggies are three cultured probiotic foods that can change you life and your body. These are three of the most powerful superfoods you can eat and Donna wants to teach you how to make them a part of your life.
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Read MoreI wanted to say how grateful I am to you and your quest for the whole world to experience the power of cultured foods! I began reading your blog and…
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Read MoreThis last month my husband and I had our 30th wedding anniversary. Ron and I and our three kids are a tribe and we’ve always done everything together. This was the first vacation we have had alone since our honeymoon which we spent on a houseboat in Lake Powell, Utah. […]
Read MoreOne gallon see-through glass food storage is perfect for fermenting kombucha, kefir, and also for fermenting vegetables. Comes with a plastic continuous thread lid, ideal for multiple purposes and company…
Read MoreI posted a blog and asked for your questions on cultured foods. I am going to attempt to answer these questions in short videos and blog posts. Helping you have…
Read MoreHave you heard of the fermented probiotic drink called Rejuvelac? The first time I heard of it I was just beginning with all things fermented and this drink intrigued me. […]
Read More3″x20″ Wrap Around Kombucha Fermentation Heating Strip MULTIPLE USES – Perfect for Brewing and Heating your Kombucha, and Yogurt. Simply wrap around or place under your container. Comes with two…
Read More“Donna, this is so emotional! I can’t believe I was privileged enough to be the mother of a miracle – and YES, I truly believe he is a miracle! I…
Read MoreHi, Donna! I have some exciting news to pass on. I remember reading last summer about how probiotics had helped reduce your allergy symptoms, and thinking how wonderful that would…
Read MoreHi Donna, I just have to tell you ( as I hope you’ll be as excited as me considering everyone around me thinks I’m looney) however… I had tickets to…
Read MoreMy beautiful daughter Layla has a great story as well. Layla is recovering and healing with kefir and kombucha, she has autism spectrum disorder. When we found out that she…
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Read MoreHaving babies is a big event. For me, it was life-threatening and life-changing. My third pregnancy was actually the catalyst for this blog, my website, and my books. My pregnancy was a scary event – things quickly went from bad to worse and they delivered my baby 7.5 weeks early to save my life and hers. […]
Read MoreGet My First Book Cultured Food for Life What if I told you that not only are these foods easy to make and taste absolutely delicious, they will literally transform…
Read MoreThese are my cultures and I love them: Kefir, Kombucha, Cultured Vegetables, and Sourdough. They have brought me years of well being, love, and joy! I hope they will do…
Read MoreDonna, Reading your article and I had to share our Christmas holiday. We eat a primarily Paleo diet at our house with me, my wife, and our 3 kids 9.5…
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Read MoreFrequently Asked Questions About Water Kefir My water kefir has changed and smells yeasty or funny? If your water kefir has a yeasty aroma you may be over-culturing, which can…
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