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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…
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This 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.…
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Two 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…
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As 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. […]
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This 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…
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This 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…
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Hello 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…
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I 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. […]
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Our 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…
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A 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. […]
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Not 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…
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It 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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Proudly Made in the USA: Our half gallon glass jars are USDA certified food grade. Our glass jars are perfect for displaying food in cafes, bakeries, restaurants, or in your…
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So, 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. […]
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There 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…
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I 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…
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This 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…
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Skin 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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I 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. […]
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I 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. […]
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You 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…
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Many 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. […]
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Why 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. […]
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Have 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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I have made it my mission to help you find who you’re meant to be: happy, healthy, and well. This is why I created my online course The Probiotic Powerhouse:…
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I 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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This 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. […]
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One 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…
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Have 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. […]
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3″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…
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“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…
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Hi, 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…
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Hi 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…
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My 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…
Read MoreTo get your free gifts: exclusive lifetime access to my newest video: “How to Heal Your Digestion and Allergies” plus a downloadable PDF Guide to go with it, and Twelve printable…
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Having 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…
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These 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…
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Donna, 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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Kefir Kombucha Cultured Vegetables Sprouted & Sourdough Starter Cultures Books & DVDs Membership View All Categories If you like this, then please share! Kefir Kombucha Cultured Vegetables Sprouted and Sourdough…
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Frequently 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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