Greetings Friends,

I want to start this message with a giant shout out into cyberspace: WELCOME!

It seems this newsletter had a record month - with new subscribers across the globe signing up to get their fix. Personally, it is so encouraging to discover readers from as far away as New Zealand interested in my thoughts on food and health (or at least stealing my recipes). :)

This month I've been writing a lot about dairy. I've become more interested in these foods lately after finding a farmer who sells grass-fed dairy products in Brooklyn. It has led me to experiment with new foods like kefir, a fermented milk product. While I still might not have a taste for it as a beverage, it definitely makes some yummy pancakes. And this month I feature my wheat-free creations - Oatmeal Kefir Pancakes. I also share my thoughts on calcium, after listening to Dr. Anne Marie Colbin speak about her new book A Whole Foods Guide to Bone Health.

I hope you enjoy this month's newsletter. And whether you are new or old reader, I invite you to take part in the community, commenting on Rice of Life or even shooting me an email. Would love to hear from you.

Sincerely,
Ameet

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Recipe: Oatmeal Kefir Pancakes
Vegetarian, Wheat-Free

Have you ever tried kefir?

I've always heard a lot about this fermented milk drink, loaded with probiotics. And last week I thought I'd try it out, as I've been experimenting with high quality dairy products lately.

A couple of sips into it, I had to stop. It was much too thick and sour for my taste - nothing like the 'yogurt drink' I had expected.

As someone who hates to waste food, even when I don't like it, I started to think of other alternatives for my kefir. Then on Saturday morning, it hit me. I'd use it for making pancakes! Similar to buttermilk, kefir's batter-like consistency was actually a plus in this case. So I tried, using an old recipe for oatmeal pancakes, and was amazed by how good they turned out.

Read recipe on riceoflife.com
Posted on March 25, 2009