When the summer heat and humidity hit, I have strong cravings for cold sweet beverages - the kinds of drinks I rarely purchase - like coconut water, ridiculous froo-froo coffee drinks with lots of w hipped cream, and recently, overpriced chia seed kombucha beverages. Last week, our friend and neighbor Mike acquired some water kefir grains, and shared some with me.  I've been wanting to start making water kefir for a while, especially after reading my friend Lisa's post about how easy it is to make.  We began brewing some at once, and were amazed at how refreshing and delicious water kefir is.  With a hint of tart, a bit of sweet, and a little fizz, it's the perfect … [Read more...]