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The development of fermentation is lost in the mists of time, although some anthropologists have suggested that it was making alcohol that motivated primitive people to settle down and become farmers. There is evidence from Iraq that fermented drinks were being brewed more than 7,000 years ago in what was then Babylon and in Egypt more than 5,000 years ago. Fermenting is a very old technology indeed.

What is Kefir?
Kefir is a fermented milk drink. The word kefir is said to have originated from the Turkish word "Keif" which means "good feeling"...

How to Make Kefir
How to make kefir complete with photos, variations and storage tips.

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Making Water Kefir
Using water kefir, a different grain from the milk kefir. Instructions and recipes.

Using Kefir as a Natural Preservative

Kefir FAQ

The uses and benefits of Kefir and Yogurt
A look at the health benefits of kefir and yogurt by Dr. Alva Irish. It also has some interesting recipes.

The Great Yogurt (and Kefir) Conspiracy .