Over the past few weeks the Lifeway Kitchen team has been experimenting with straining our kefir into a thick cream. The results are amazing (check out this recipe to see for yourself), but we’ve run into one problem: what should we do with all of the whey. Wait, whey? What’s whey? Milk, and therefore kefir, is […]
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Eating Healthy as an Active Family
Between work, school, errands and activities, finding time to eat healthy as an active family can be tough – but it doesn’t have to be! Eating a balanced diet and avoiding the drive-thru isn’t hard but it does take some planning and preparing. Though it might seem like a lot of work upfront, planning meals for a […]
Healthy Ingredient Spotlight: Superfood Round Up
Since beginning our Healthy Ingredient Spotlight series in January, we’ve broken down the health benefits of 12 different fruits, vegetables, herbs and spices that we love using in our kitchen. We’re excited to keep the series going and to bring you a slew of new spotlights as the cooler months roll in (they’ll be here […]
Chef’s Playground Takes School Lunch to the Next Level
Continuing our partnership with Chicago’s Academy for Global Citizenship, we’re proud to be the presenting sponsor this year’s Chef’s Playground benefit, which brings together some of the nation’s most elite chefs for a school lunch-themed night of food and fun. The Academy for Global Citizenship With a mission is to empower all students to […]
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo, Lifeway Kitchen Style
We’re celebrating Cinco de Mayo in the Lifeway Kitchen with some of our favorite kefir-ized recipes, inspired by Mexican favorites. Nothing says, “fiesta” like a delicious spread of dips, dressing and snacks to share with a group of friends, right? Even better, all of these great dishes are lightened up and pack powerful probiotic punches! […]
We’ve Got a Strawberry Crush
While they’re not in season just yet, we couldn’t pass up the bright boxes of strawberries we saw at the store earlier this week. Maybe it’s a longing for sunny days and warmer weather, but before we even reached the office, our culinary team was chowing down on this summertime classic. We’ve Got a Strawberry Crush Taste […]
Feed Your Mind with Pilot Light and Lifeway
We’re excited to announce our support for another awesome non-profit in Chicago – Pilot Light! We’re honored to be help sponsor and participate in their second annual Feed Your Mind charity event (happening TONIGHT!), which will feature chef tastings from some of Chicago’s best restaurants, a silent auction, great music, and, of course, our fabulous […]
WBEZ Chicago Chef Challenge
Foodies, listen up: WBEZ’s 7th annual Chicago Chef Battle is back! This year, five of Chicago’s finest chefs will stretch their culinary creativity by cooking up dishes using delicious craft cider from Michigan’s Virtue Cider. They will be vying for your vote to win awesome WBEZ prizes and the coveted title of Supreme Chef. It’s […]
Probiotic Popsicle Mocktails
We’re putting a chilly spin on mocktails today with our Probiotic Popsicle Mocktails that are made by adding a touch of probiotic-rich Lifeway Kefir for extra protein and gut-friendly cultures. This recipe couldn’t be simpler to make and is a fun approach to traditional mocktails. You can serve these outdoors during all your summer gatherings […]
How to Support Your Microbiome During the Summer Months
Summertime is wonderful for many things: outdoor events, beach days, picnics, pool days, and more. But when the temperatures rise, so does your body’s need for extra support! Luckily, we make it easy for you to take care of your gut health and entire body in more ways than one. We’ve rounded up some of […]