Tag Archives: whole grain

Let us help with your whole grain questions.

One of the biggest joys of what we do is help teach others learn how to add whole grains into their diet in an enjoyable and easy fashion.  Incorporating whole grains doesn’t have to be a daunting task Are you: Just starting out? Riddled with questions? Confused by techniques? Need help troubleshooting? One option is [...] Read more

Quinoa

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

Whole Grain Fruit Cobbler

~~~~~~~ Recipe of the Month from 2008 Newsletter ~~~~~~~ - Whole Grain Fruit Cobbler- Ingredients: 3 Cups of sliced fruits (berries, apples, pit fruits are best) **Option – 2 Cans Fruit Pie Filling of choice** 2 TBS Corn Starch **omit if using canned 2 TBS Organic Evaporated Cane Crystals **omit if canned 2 Cups Organic [...] Read more
Category: oats, organic grains

Grain Specific on Tonight’s Radio Show: Oats

Getting Grain Specific: Sewing some (wild) oats on tonight’s Radio Show! Home-made Granola, High Protein Granola Bars, Healthy ‘flavored’ Instant Oats, and more ideas for oats to go  where  no oat has gone before! Tune in and get your links,  recipes and inspiration to turn this ‘gruel’ into a useful  menu  Read more
Category: Grain Resource, oats

Couscous confused with whole grain

By: Donna Miller Couscous (pronounced kuskus or kooskoos) is a typical North African food that has become popular in many countries. Couscous is often confused with being a grain, but in fact is more of a pasta and not a whole grain at all. The couscous granules are made by rolling and shaping moistened semolina [...] Read more

Whole Grains; a vital part of a plant-based diet

The CDC, FDA and many other American government agencies are taking a serious look at supporting a plant-based diet. Why the sudden turn? Perhaps they are finally realizing that a plant-based diet has long time been recommended by experts in the fight against cancer, diabetes and obesity. All of which are hot topics and health [...] Read more

Cinnamon Swirls for a dear friend!

I made these for a dear DEAR friend who was allowing three of us to invade her home for four straight days!! She and her husband were so gracious to allow us there! They are easy and fun to make….. Just a variation of my practically “Fool Proof Whole Wheat Bread” Recipe… here Just add [...] Read more

New Fat Free Whole Grain Recipe

The next set of recipes in the series of whole grain recipes is going to focus on low to fat free recipes. In the oven – right NOW is the last ‘tweak’ I’ve made to a tasty granola! Newsletter due out this week with this recipe!! Read more

Why do I mill at home? – Part 1

Okay, I will be the first to admit it, I was not raised to be a domestic person. When I first heard of milling grain at home I was puzzled and thought it was a far fetched idea, time consuming and a big mess. It didn’t take me long to see how wrong I was. [...] Read more

More Q & A's: Hard, Soft, Red, White – what wheat for what?

Greetings! Below is a question from a dear customer who is really excited about learning the value of healthy food storage and milling at home. As I answered the question privately, my thoughts were that many people may be wondering the same thing! So, I wanted to share it with you all! Please feel free [...] Read more