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Pumpkin Pie Water Kefir

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 I looooove pumpkin season! Making Pumpkin Pie Water Kefir  makes so much sense to me.It is so versatile as it can be sweet or savoury. Packed full of nutrients and flavour, fermenting it makes it bang like the fireworks around this season! I started making this Pumpkin Pie Water Kefir recipe last year when I was playing with recipes for my book  Culture Your Life. We make it every year now!  Check out all my favourite recipes for pumpkin here. 

This Pumpkin Pie Water Kefir recipe is simple and you can use canned pumpkin or make your own very easily (and cheaper!). That way you have complete control over how much sugar you add as in the canning process the pumpkin is heated again thus caramelizing the sugar. 

Making your own water kefir is so easy

It is so easy to make your water Kefir as here. There is a video too to help you get started here;

Have fun flavouring it whilst the pumpkins are around! Fun to use this Pumpkin Pie Water Kefir to make cocktails with for family gatherings, BBQ’s and other fall festivals. I make standard Gin and Tonics much more fun, adding this Pumpkin Pie Water Kefir recipe!

Pumpkin Pie Water Kefir
A warming, delicious seasonal flavour of Water Kefir. Simple to make and great to boost immunity in Autumn.
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Ingredients
  1. 1 litre of water kefir ( I make mine with coconut and maple sugar)
  2. 3 tbsp canned pumpkinor pureed pumpkin
  3. Maple syrup to taste
  4. 1tsp canned pumpkinor pumpkin spice or cinnamon
Instructions
  1. In a small bowl mix the pumpkin puree and spice mix with the maple syrup to taste (until you like the flavour)
  2. Add the mix to the litre of water kefir.
  3. Allow to ferment on the counter for 1-2 hours. Or to taste.
  4. When you like the flavour and the fizz place in the fridge.
  5. Consume cool or room temperature.
Notes
  1. refreshing and revitalising.
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Lemon Sage Cordial

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Lemon Sage Cordial

Lemon Sage Cordial

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Sage has so many amazing benefits. It has seen to be effective at cooling down the body (especially during hot sweats) and reduce perspiration, it also helps to dry up excess phlegm and diarrhea.

It contains anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory compounds which helps to protect and heal cells all through the body. This maintains good circulation of blood and flexibility of muscles and blood vessels throughout the body.

Read more about how and why Sage is so great here. I absolutely love the smell and taste of sage too.

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Lemons are also amazing for the body. Rich in vitamin C, good for boosting the digestive system and restoring a ph balance to the body. Lemons stimulate the body and they go really well with Sage. Combined with the raw honey and water kefir, this cordial is great for an immune boost, hormone balance, is cooling and effective at helping to reduce any heat or irritability on the skin or in the digestive system. 

The water kefir helps you to absorb and digest the volatile oils in the sage and also help to support the body back to balance. To make it see here or check out my book- Culture Your Life.

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However, please consult your natural health provider if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, on blood thinners, or epileptic before using this recipe. It may have undesirable effects. As always listen to your body and try to take responsibility for your own health and knowing what your body needs.

Lemon Sage Cordial
A great cordial combining Sage, Lemon, Water Kefir and Raw Honey. An immune powerhouse and hormone balancer. Not to be used during pregnancy or breast feeding.
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Ingredients
  1. 5-6 Fresh Sage leaves or 1tsp dried organic sage
  2. 3 lemons- juiced
  3. 1tsp raw honey
  4. 1tbsp Water Kefir
Instructions
  1. Add all of the ingredients to a glass jar
  2. Leave out of the fridge for an hour or two then place in the fridge.
  3. Use 1-2 tbs of cordial to sparking water, warm water or filtered water.
  4. Also can be used to flavour water kefir or Kombucha
Notes
  1. Use sparingly. Good to help cool down the body- especially during a hot flush and also used to help balance hormones after breastfeeding.
  2. Gives an immune boost and can help to dry up excess phlegm and soothe sore throats. Also good for dental health especially chewing the sage leaves.
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Check out some of my other homemade recipes and articles for natural health;

Elderberry Cordial

Hibiscus, lemon, ginger and honey tea

Lemon, Orange and Ginger Curd

5 reasons to make Kefir

Kefir Gummies

5 Reasons to brew Kombucha

How the Immune System Works

How do I naturally boost my immune system

How to choose Essential Oils

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Lychee Kefir-tini

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Lychee Kefir-tini

After having a Lychee martini recently on a night out with my friends, I was reminded of how much I liked them! So for cocktail hour this weekend I decided to recreate them with some lychee water kefir I had in the fridge (like this one but made with water kefir). We have a pretty extensive liquor cabinet as we live with my dad and we also enjoy dabbling in cocktails (see my Kefir Pina Colada) since we stay at home all the time with the kids!

So we already had this Lychee Liqueur

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and this Oriental Apple Vodka in the house!

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Really delicious (consume responsibly and please make sure you are of age to drink alcohol when making this recipe)

Lychee Kefir-tini
Using Kefir to help the body process alcohol can make some tasty cocktails
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Ingredients
  1. Per drink;
  2. 1 measure of Lychee Liqueur
  3. 1 Measure of Vodka
  4. 1 tbsp Lychee Water Kefir (or any water Kefir)
  5. 1 Lychee per glass
Instructions
  1. Peel lychee and place in glass, muddle with the bottom of a wooden spoon with the lychee water kefir.
  2. Add the measures of vodka and liqueur to a cocktail shaker or another glass with some ice and allow them to cool down. Shake and strain into the glass with the lychee and kefir.
Notes
  1. Drink as the sun goes down!
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Cherry Vanilla Kefir

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Cherry Vanilla Water Kefir

I play with kefir flavours all the time-I love to introduce new ones in my classes. Whatever is in my fridge or cupboard gets tried out! I use dried fruit, fresh fruit, stewed and juiced fruit! I use vegetables too (cucumber and mint water kefir is lovely) I even use cacao nibs. Some I love and so I then make a huge batch of it. This is a recipe that I love!

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Black Cherries are in abundance and the tart fizzy flavour of the cherries in the water kefir is so well balanced by the vanilla. I use very concentrated vanilla essence (like this one). I have tried it with fresh vanilla pod and it is nice too. Also it goes the prettiest colour! 

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I normally ferment with an open vessel because in the humidity and heat of the summer- potential for explosion is very high. However I decided to use a shorter fermentation time. I used the fido lid this time and fermented this for 8 hours and then refrigerated it. You may need to adjust the timings of the ferment so that it is suitable for your climate. I always taste my ferments as I go past to see if it needs longer- and the key to good flavour is fermenting to taste.

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This recipe is a second ferment. If you want to learn how to make the initial water Kefir please see here for my How to; Make Kefir or buy Culture Your Life (hardback version is out very very soon)

Cherry Vanilla Water Kefir
This tart, fizzy and rich vanilla water kefir is delicious and refreshing. Its also amazingly good for your digestive and immune system.
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Ingredients
  1. 1 litre of water kefir ( I make mine with coconut and maple sugar)
  2. 7-8 cherries pitted
  3. 3 drops of vanilla essence
Instructions
  1. Once the water kefir is strained pour into a flip top topped bottle like this one
  2. Add cherries to the bottle and close
  3. I fermented this for between 8-10 hours but you may need to leave it for up to 24 depending on your climate.
  4. Store in the fridge when you like the taste
Notes
  1. Be careful when you ferment with lids as carbon dioxide is a by product of fermentation.
  2. Ensure you allow gas to escape by opening your bottles periodically.
  3. See here for how to make water kefir
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Ultimate Kefir Bath Soak and Body Scrub

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Ultimate Kefir Bath Soak and Body Scrub

I have loads of homemade cosmetic recipes in my book Culture Your Life. Here is why I love using Kefir on my skin, I wrote this for Thank Your Body. We have been using Kefir and Kombucha inside and ourside our bodies for a couple of years now and I can honestly say I will never go back. Shampoo, laundry detergent, after sun, face masks and many more. I have been using homemade scrubs like my coffee scrub and salt scrub but plain water kefir grains make a great body scrub on their own.

My kids have pink himalayan salt and epsom salt baths every night with various essential oils and sometimes water kefir and coconut oil goes in the bath. It occurred to me to mix all of this together and come up with the Ultimate Bath Soak or Body Scrub! 

Multi-purpose, simple and incredibly effective at nourishing, soothing and healing- this may be my best cosmetic invention yet! It is in the hardback copy of the book out soon!

Here is the basic recipe and underneath some essential oil combinations you may like to try.

Ultimate Kefir Bath Soak and Body Scrub
This blend of water kefir grains, epsom salts and pink himalayan salt is great for all ages.
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Ingredients
  1. 1 cup epsom salts
  2. 1/2 cup ground pink himalayan salt
  3. 1tbs water kefir grains
  4. 1tbs coconut oil (or here in Hong Kong)
Instructions
  1. Mix all the ingredients together. Try adding essential oils.
Notes
  1. Great blends of essential oils to try;
  2. Lavender and Chamomile
  3. Frankincense and Vanilla
  4. Mandarin, Rosemary and Black Pepper
  5. Clary Sage, Marjoram and Juniper Berry
  6. Peppermint and Lemon
  7. Ginger and Lemon
  8. Please check with your Aromatherapist when using oils in pregnancy and for children.
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Here are some other bath salt recipes;

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