279 episodes

Discover how to make and serve delicious probiotic foods and improve your overall health with Donna Schwenk. In her weekly radio show "Cultured Food Life" (new episodes every Tuesday), Donna will de-mystify different probiotic foods such as kefir, kombucha, and cultured vegetables, and share how to add these foods into your diet. As a teacher and writer, Donna works with thousands of people to open the door to a world of foods that can help improve an array of health problems including high blood pressure, diabetes, and IBS. In her down-to-earth and informative style, Donna will walk you through the basic preparation techniques and teach you how to make these delicious probiotic recipes at home. You can find out all about Donna on her web site https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/

Cultured Food Life Donna Schwenk

    • Health & Fitness
    • 4.7 • 230 Ratings

Discover how to make and serve delicious probiotic foods and improve your overall health with Donna Schwenk. In her weekly radio show "Cultured Food Life" (new episodes every Tuesday), Donna will de-mystify different probiotic foods such as kefir, kombucha, and cultured vegetables, and share how to add these foods into your diet. As a teacher and writer, Donna works with thousands of people to open the door to a world of foods that can help improve an array of health problems including high blood pressure, diabetes, and IBS. In her down-to-earth and informative style, Donna will walk you through the basic preparation techniques and teach you how to make these delicious probiotic recipes at home. You can find out all about Donna on her web site https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/

    Episode 278: Understanding Kefir Cheese and Whey

    Episode 278: Understanding Kefir Cheese and Whey

    Making kefir cheese is one of my favorite things to do with kefir—and it’s a great way to sneak kefir into the diets of picky eaters because it tastes so much like cream cheese. I explain the nutritional side of whey and kefir cheese in this podcast. Tune in to learn more.
    Episode link: 
    https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-278-understanding-kefir-cheese-and-whey/
    Link(s) I talked about:
    Article: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/43-ways-to-use-kefir-cheese/ Check out these other links:
    My Story Video: https://youtu.be/CbX9Nv9OtGM For health tips and recipes, subscribe to our weekly emails. We'll also send you our free Getting Started Guide: http://bit.ly/2BnHpay
    For health tips and recipes, subscribe to our weekly emails. We'll also send you our free Getting Started Guide: http://bit.ly/2BnHpay
    Listen to all my podcasts: http://bit.ly/cflpodcast
    Become a Biotic Pro Member: http://bit.ly/2kkhwS1
    Cultured Food Recipes: http://bit.ly/2UIfY2x
    Health and Food Topics: http://bit.ly/2SdzIOS
    MY STARTER CULTURES
    Milk Kefir Grains: http://bit.ly/2rQ99PE
    L. Reuteri Superfood: https://bit.ly/LReuteriSuperfoodStarter
    L. Gasseri Superfood: https://bit.ly/LGasseriSuperfoodStarter
    Easy Kefir: http://bit.ly/2MQ1nPV
    Kefir Soda Starter: http://bit.ly/3YVErTa
    Kombucha Starter: http://bit.ly/2g2R9hE
    Vegetable Starter: http://bit.ly/2SzzVem
    Water Kefir Crystals:  http://bit.ly/2irmImW
    Sourdough Starter: http://bit.ly/2IjaaXK
    Other items in my store: http://bit.ly/2HTKZ27
    STAY CONNECTED
    Instagram: http://instagram.com/culturedfoodlife/
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CulturedFoodLife/
    Pinterest: http://pinterest.com/donnaschwenk/
    Twitter: https://twitter.com/donnaschwenk

    • 16 min
    Episode 277: Frequently Asked Questions About L. Gasseri Yogurt

    Episode 277: Frequently Asked Questions About L. Gasseri Yogurt

    We get a lot of questions about this L. Gasseri superfood yogurt. I hope to answer most of your questions in this FAQ podcast. You can check out the article, too. Tune in to learn more.
    Episode link: 
    https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-277-frequently-asked-questions-about-l-gasseri-yogurt/
    Link(s) I talked about:
    Article: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/l-gasseri-superfood-starter-faqs/ Thermometer: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/store/product/pocket-thermometer/ Check out these other links:
    My Story Video: https://youtu.be/CbX9Nv9OtGM For health tips and recipes, subscribe to our weekly emails. We'll also send you our free Getting Started Guide: http://bit.ly/2BnHpay
    For health tips and recipes, subscribe to our weekly emails. We'll also send you our free Getting Started Guide: http://bit.ly/2BnHpay
    Listen to all my podcasts: http://bit.ly/cflpodcast
    Become a Biotic Pro Member: http://bit.ly/2kkhwS1
    Cultured Food Recipes: http://bit.ly/2UIfY2x
    Health and Food Topics: http://bit.ly/2SdzIOS
    MY STARTER CULTURES
    Milk Kefir Grains: http://bit.ly/2rQ99PE
    L. Reuteri Superfood: https://bit.ly/LReuteriSuperfoodStarter
    L. Gasseri Superfood: https://bit.ly/LGasseriSuperfoodStarter
    Easy Kefir: http://bit.ly/2MQ1nPV
    Kefir Soda Starter: http://bit.ly/3YVErTa
    Kombucha Starter: http://bit.ly/2g2R9hE
    Vegetable Starter: http://bit.ly/2SzzVem
    Water Kefir Crystals:  http://bit.ly/2irmImW
    Sourdough Starter: http://bit.ly/2IjaaXK
    Other items in my store: http://bit.ly/2HTKZ27
    STAY CONNECTED
    Instagram: http://instagram.com/culturedfoodlife/
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CulturedFoodLife/
    Pinterest: http://pinterest.com/donnaschwenk/
    Twitter: https://twitter.com/donnaschwenk

    • 15 min
    Episode 276: When Are My Kefir, Kombucha, & Veggies Done Fermenting?

    Episode 276: When Are My Kefir, Kombucha, & Veggies Done Fermenting?

    Do you wonder when your kefir, kombucha, and cultured vegetables are done fermenting? I have a few tips to help you understand how and when they're at the perfect place with lots of probiotics and will taste the best.
    Episode link: 
    https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-276-when-are-my-kefir-kombucha-veggies-done-fermenting/
    Link(s) I talked about:
    Article: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/when-are-my-kefir-kombucha-and-veggies-done-culturing/ Article: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/the-thick-and-thin-of-kefir/ Article: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/10-ways-to-use-your-over-fermented-kombucha/ Article: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/can-cultured-foods-hurt-me/ Check out these other links:
    My Story Video: https://youtu.be/CbX9Nv9OtGM For health tips and recipes, subscribe to our weekly emails. We'll also send you our free Getting Started Guide: http://bit.ly/2BnHpay
    For health tips and recipes, subscribe to our weekly emails. We'll also send you our free Getting Started Guide: http://bit.ly/2BnHpay
    Listen to all my podcasts: http://bit.ly/cflpodcast
    Become a Biotic Pro Member: http://bit.ly/2kkhwS1
    Cultured Food Recipes: http://bit.ly/2UIfY2x
    Health and Food Topics: http://bit.ly/2SdzIOS
    MY STARTER CULTURES
    Milk Kefir Grains: http://bit.ly/2rQ99PE
    L. Reuteri Superfood: https://bit.ly/LReuteriSuperfoodStarter
    L. Gasseri Superfood: https://bit.ly/LGasseriSuperfoodStarter
    Easy Kefir: http://bit.ly/2MQ1nPV
    Kefir Soda Starter: http://bit.ly/3YVErTa
    Kombucha Starter: http://bit.ly/2g2R9hE
    Vegetable Starter: http://bit.ly/2SzzVem
    Water Kefir Crystals:  http://bit.ly/2irmImW
    Sourdough Starter: http://bit.ly/2IjaaXK
    Other items in my store: http://bit.ly/2HTKZ27
    STAY CONNECTED
    Instagram: http://instagram.com/culturedfoodlife/
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CulturedFoodLife/
    Pinterest: http://pinterest.com/donnaschwenk/
    Twitter: https://twitter.com/donnaschwenk

    • 28 min
    Episode 275: Help My Kombucha Is Not Bubbly

    Episode 275: Help My Kombucha Is Not Bubbly

    Bubbly, fizzy kombucha is one of my favorite things. Understanding the science behind how it works can help you create the carbonation that most people are looking for. Tune in to learn more.
    Episode link: 
    https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-275-help-my-kombucha-is-not-bubbly/
    Link(s) I talked about:
    Article: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/my-kombuchas-not-bubbly/ Article: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/10-ways-to-use-your-over-fermented-kombucha/ Kombucha Time Lapse: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LX8j-EitaNM Check out these other links:
    My Story Video: https://youtu.be/CbX9Nv9OtGM For health tips and recipes, subscribe to our weekly emails. We'll also send you our free Getting Started Guide: http://bit.ly/2BnHpay
    For health tips and recipes, subscribe to our weekly emails. We'll also send you our free Getting Started Guide: http://bit.ly/2BnHpay
    Listen to all my podcasts: http://bit.ly/cflpodcast
    Become a Biotic Pro Member: http://bit.ly/2kkhwS1
    Cultured Food Recipes: http://bit.ly/2UIfY2x
    Health and Food Topics: http://bit.ly/2SdzIOS
    MY STARTER CULTURES
    Milk Kefir Grains: http://bit.ly/2rQ99PE
    L. Reuteri Superfood: https://bit.ly/LReuteriSuperfoodStarter
    L. Gasseri Superfood: https://bit.ly/LGasseriSuperfoodStarter
    Easy Kefir: http://bit.ly/2MQ1nPV
    Kefir Soda Starter: http://bit.ly/3YVErTa
    Kombucha Starter: http://bit.ly/2g2R9hE
    Vegetable Starter: http://bit.ly/2SzzVem
    Water Kefir Crystals:  http://bit.ly/2irmImW
    Sourdough Starter: http://bit.ly/2IjaaXK
    Other items in my store: http://bit.ly/2HTKZ27
    STAY CONNECTED
    Instagram: http://instagram.com/culturedfoodlife/
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CulturedFoodLife/
    Pinterest: http://pinterest.com/donnaschwenk/
    Twitter: https://twitter.com/donnaschwenk

    • 14 min
    Episode 274: Yogurt Plus FAQs

    Episode 274: Yogurt Plus FAQs

    Here are a few of the frequently asked questions about making Yogurt Plus. We have lots of help with making a thicker curd, raw milk Yogurt Plus, and much more. Tune in to learn more.
    Episode link: 
    https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-274-yogurt-plus-faqs/
    Link(s) I talked about:
    Article: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/yogurt-plus-faqs/  
    Check out these other links:
    My Story Video: https://youtu.be/CbX9Nv9OtGM For health tips and recipes, subscribe to our weekly emails. We'll also send you our free Getting Started Guide: http://bit.ly/2BnHpay
    For health tips and recipes, subscribe to our weekly emails. We'll also send you our free Getting Started Guide: http://bit.ly/2BnHpay
    Listen to all my podcasts: http://bit.ly/cflpodcast
    Become a Biotic Pro Member: http://bit.ly/2kkhwS1
    Cultured Food Recipes: http://bit.ly/2UIfY2x
    Health and Food Topics: http://bit.ly/2SdzIOS
    MY STARTER CULTURES
    Milk Kefir Grains: http://bit.ly/2rQ99PE
    L. Reuteri Superfood: https://bit.ly/LReuteriSuperfoodStarter
    L. Gasseri Superfood: https://bit.ly/LGasseriSuperfoodStarter
    Easy Kefir: http://bit.ly/2MQ1nPV
    Kefir Soda Starter: http://bit.ly/3YVErTa
    Kombucha Starter: http://bit.ly/2g2R9hE
    Vegetable Starter: http://bit.ly/2SzzVem
    Water Kefir Crystals:  http://bit.ly/2irmImW
    Sourdough Starter: http://bit.ly/2IjaaXK
    Other items in my store: http://bit.ly/2HTKZ27
    STAY CONNECTED
    Instagram: http://instagram.com/culturedfoodlife/
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CulturedFoodLife/
    Pinterest: http://pinterest.com/donnaschwenk/
    Twitter: https://twitter.com/donnaschwenk

    • 15 min
    Episode 273: Kombucha vs Kefir Soda: What is the Difference?

    Episode 273: Kombucha vs Kefir Soda: What is the Difference?

    Kombucha and Kefir Soda are fermented probiotic drinks, and boy, are they delicious. They are bubbly, living, raw beverages that tend to have minds of their own. Each of them has different species, so they do different things. Let me tell you about the benefits of each of these probiotic sodas. Tune in to learn more.
    Episode link: 
    https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-273-kombucha-vs-kefir-soda-what-is-the-difference/
    Link(s) I talked about:
    Article: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/kombucha-vs-kefir-soda-what-is-the-difference/  
    Check out these other links:
    My Story Video: https://youtu.be/CbX9Nv9OtGM For health tips and recipes, subscribe to our weekly emails. We'll also send you our free Getting Started Guide: http://bit.ly/2BnHpay
    For health tips and recipes, subscribe to our weekly emails. We'll also send you our free Getting Started Guide: http://bit.ly/2BnHpay
    Listen to all my podcasts: http://bit.ly/cflpodcast
    Become a Biotic Pro Member: http://bit.ly/2kkhwS1
    Cultured Food Recipes: http://bit.ly/2UIfY2x
    Health and Food Topics: http://bit.ly/2SdzIOS
    MY STARTER CULTURES
    Milk Kefir Grains: http://bit.ly/2rQ99PE
    L. Reuteri Superfood: https://bit.ly/LReuteriSuperfoodStarter
    L. Gasseri Superfood: https://bit.ly/LGasseriSuperfoodStarter
    Easy Kefir: http://bit.ly/2MQ1nPV
    Kefir Soda Starter: http://bit.ly/3YVErTa
    Kombucha Starter: http://bit.ly/2g2R9hE
    Vegetable Starter: http://bit.ly/2SzzVem
    Water Kefir Crystals:  http://bit.ly/2irmImW
    Sourdough Starter: http://bit.ly/2IjaaXK
    Other items in my store: http://bit.ly/2HTKZ27
    STAY CONNECTED
    Instagram: http://instagram.com/culturedfoodlife/
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CulturedFoodLife/
    Pinterest: http://pinterest.com/donnaschwenk/
    Twitter: https://twitter.com/donnaschwenk

    • 22 min

Customer Reviews

4.7 out of 5
230 Ratings

230 Ratings

Bml63 ,

Appreciate the details!

This podcast and Donna’s website have been so helpful while learning best practices for yogurt and kefir making! Vegetables are next!

CEOStacy ,

Love This Podcast!

This is such an informational & fun podcast filled with so much practical and great info. Donna presents in such a friendly, helpful & kind way… you feel her genuine spirit come through. Highly recommend!

healingfeelsgood88 ,

Thank you

Your podcast is invigorating and so informational and you are such a real person but I can tell such a big heart. Thank you for all you do to teach and help

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