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Amaranth

August 22, 2011 0 Comments

Amaranth, like Quinoa, is often referred to as a grain, because of its taste and the way it is cooked, but it is actually a seed. Amaranth, an ancient crop originating in the Americas, can be used as a high-protein grain or as a leafy vegetable. The largest acreage of Amaranth grown was during the [...] Read more
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Millet – a versatile grain.

August 1, 2011 0 Comments

Millet is one of the most versatile,  yet not widely used grains America. It is more often used for bird seed than people food! Millet can be ground and used as flour as well as cooked whole in a variety of methods such as: steaming, broth, juice and roasted. It is often soaked and added [...] Read more
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Nutrimill Grain Mill Review

July 19, 2011 0 Comments

In 2004, I bought our very first grain mill  and began a lifelong passion for freshly milled grains! Given my current state of domestic dysfunction, I was very unsure of what I was getting into and  doubted that I could even accomplish this task of home milling, but the features of the Nutrmill soon gave [...] Read more
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Quinoa

July 13, 2011 0 Comments

Quinoa (pronounced KeenWah) has been enjoying a rebirth from its origin as a sacred grain to the early Incas, thanks to its high protein and calcium content and sweet and nutty flavor. Most quinoa is ..... Read more
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My manual grain mill grinds so fine.

July 15, 2010 1 Comment

If you are looking for a hand powered manual mill for milling grains, and dry items into flour, but also want to mill moist, sprouted and oily seeds – there are very few on the market. The BEST manual grain mill I have EVER had the chance to get my hands on is: The Wondermill [...] Read more
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Wondermill (electric) & Junior Deluxe (manual) MILLS ON SALE!

June 25, 2010 0 Comments

The sale will end August 31, 2010 or while supplies last! The Wondermill (electric) Is down from $269.95 to $239.95 Save: 11% off and Shipping to the lower 48 US States is FREE The Wonedermill Jr. Deluxe (manual) Is down from $219.95 to $199.95 Save: 9% off and Shipping to the lower 48 US States [...] Read more
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Why do I mill grains at home? Part #2

December 16, 2009 0 Comments

If you already read Part One of this tip, then you may or may not have peaked the curiosity of former nay-sayers. You may still need more explanation for why you are thinking of or currently milling at home. After all, inquiring minds want to know. The second tip to answering the questions of why [...] Read more
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Tip #2 to milling grains for fresh flour – measuring.

November 30, 2009 0 Comments

Measure correctly to avoid excess flour after grinding. One of the BIGGEST reasons for grinding grains is the immediate release of all those nutrients. If you end up with a cup or more of flour just sitting there, oxidizing, dying and loosing nutrients…it not only wastes precious fresh flour – it defeats the purpose. A [...] Read more
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TIPS TO REMEMBER WHEN USING FRESHLY GROUND GRAINS: #1

November 10, 2009 0 Comments

1. Rainy weather will have some effect on your bread rising. The moisture gets trapped more easily in the wheat or grain that has just been ‘cracked’ by milling. It’s more susceptible to absorbing moisture than dead flour that has sat on a shelf for months. So you may need to slightly adjust the water [...] Read more
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Diagnosis of gluten sensitivity…leads to home milling.

September 18, 2009 3 Comments

This could be either a really long post or a short and simple one. I’m not sure how it will turn out. What I mean is I could make it long, but the outcome is quite simple so it could be brief. Anyway, here goes nothing…. ?????? ????? ???? Several years ago I was diagnosed [...] Read more
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