How To Make Milk Kefir (and why it's so good for you!) | We are really enjoying kefir! Its fresh and slightly sour taste reminds me of plain yogurt, which is a staple in Middle Eastern cooking. A side benefit (that I didn't expect) of having cultured foods around -- foods that satisfy me and replace my cravings for sweeteners. Kefir fits the bill! | TraditionalCookingSchool.com