I panicked when I realized I'd neglected to switch my kefir grains into fresh sugar water for 2 and a half weeks. The water was incredibly strong and I tossed it, but the grains looked ok so I put them in fresh mix with a little mineral water treat. We're just starting the third round since the neglect and I am happy to report that they are reproducing at record speed!
With two batches split off, I'm going to start experimenting more. First comparing results of apple slices in the first and second fermentations.
I have realized that I have a strange attachment to the grains, not apparent by the neglect, but still... I have more than I know what to do with, but I cannot bring myself to toss them out. None of my acquaintance want to adopt a batch. I thought of naming them, but wonder if that's a step too far toward obsessive. I already added a section to the recipe box for successful recipes.
