Socks, buckwheat and kefir

 

My friend loved her socks! 🧦 She sent me a photo of her wearing them 😄  And because she's creative herself she really appreciates the work needed to knit socks.

I've already started work on my next pair.   One completed so far!  This was a ball of sock yarn I've had for years.   I don't remember buying it, might have been given to me to use up in my sock yarn blanket.  I'm not keen on the black/orange/blue combination but my DIL loved it so they're for her!

In an effort to boost my heath and my immune system, I've been looking more carefully at my diet and I'm trying to eliminate processed foods.  I bought some buckwheat to try as it's naturally gluten free and seems quite versatile.  My first attempt was simply to use it as a sub for rice.  I cooked it as per the packet instructions and it was a bit more akin to porridge!!  Heyho, still tasted ok with my minced beef mixture and some greens.  My next attempt was pancakes (see above.)  I soaked some grains overnight, drained them and blitzed them with coconut milk to make a batter.  Turned out ok!  I got the idea from a new to me YouTube channel I found called Fifty Sister.  Interesting lady!  Recipe video HERE.  I sprinkled some mixed seeds over the top while they were cooking to boost the goodness!  I've also been watching some videos on sprouting buckwheat so I might give that a go as well.

I'm also having a go at making water kefir.  I've known about the benefits of  kefir grains for a while but I've always seen them done in milk or people making kefir cheese.  I can't eat dairy.  I didn't know water kefir grains even existed until last weekend!  So, I ordered some and have started the ferment.  I loved making my kombucha last year but as it's fungus based it didn't agree with my digestive system (me + mushrooms = serious digestive issues!!)  Side note, same issues with Quorn!  I'm hoping kefir is a bit more gentle as the probiotic benefits are worth having.  Fingers crossed 🤞