{"product_id":"introduction-to-milk-kefir-cultured-dairy","title":"Introduction to Milk Kefir \u0026 Cultured Dairy","description":"\u003ch1\u003eIntroduction to Milk Kefir \u0026amp; Cultured Dairy\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDate:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Sunday 8 November 2026\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTime:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 10am–12:30pm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLocation: The Hive (Home of Delea), Liskeard PL14 4BH\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGroup size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Maximum 8 participants\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrice:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e £75 per person\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiscover the art of transforming fresh milk into a beautiful range of cultured foods using one of the most versatile traditional ferments; milk kefir.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn how to make and care for your own kefir grains and discover how this living culture can be used to create a variety of delicious cultured dairy products at home.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrom creamy yoghurt and cultured cream to homemade butter and fresh soft cheeses, you’ll explore the many possibilities of milk kefir fermentation and leave with the skills and confidence to continue creating your own cultured dairy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Morning of Cultured Dairy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDuring this 2.5-hour workshop, you will discover:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat milk kefir is and how this living culture transforms milk\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to care for and maintain kefir grains at home\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to use milk kefir as the foundation for creating other cultured dairy products\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe principles behind successful dairy fermentation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to incorporate cultured dairy into everyday life\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou’ll make your own milk kefir, with kefir grains to take home so you can continue fermenting at home.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUsing milk kefir as your culture, you’ll learn how to create:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCultured butter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCultured cream\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYoghurt\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoft cheese\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCottage cheese\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThrough hands-on making, demonstrations and tastings, you’ll discover how a simple living culture can transform milk into foods with incredible flavour, texture and versatility.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy milk kefir?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMilk kefir is one of the oldest cultured dairy traditions, created using kefir grains which is a living community of bacteria and yeasts that ferment milk.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnlike a single-use starter, kefir grains can be cared for and reused again and again, allowing you to continue creating cultured foods at home. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCultured dairy brings richness, tang and depth to cooking, as well as providing many potential health benefits.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis workshop includes:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIntroduction to milk kefir and cultured dairy fermentation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHands-on milk kefir making\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKefir grains to take home and continue fermenting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaking cultured butter, cultured cream and yoghurt\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLearning how to create cultured cheeses using milk kefir\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDemonstrations of soft cheese and cottage cheese\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTastings throughout the session\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIngredients and equipment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecipe and guidance notes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOngoing support through the Consciously Cultured WhatsApp group\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClasses are intentionally small, with a maximum of 8 participants, allowing plenty of time for questions, discussion and individual guidance throughout the session.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat to bring\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease bring a few clean glass jars with lids for taking your ferments home. Reusing jars you already have is encouraged. 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