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 “The cookie that has a little bit of everything” Surprise cookies from Rainy Day Foods products. Still have some left over candy from Christmas? Try chopping them up to bake a batch of cookies! They can make for a very special dessert for Valentine’s Day, along with a little note saying, “Here’s a sweet treat to help show you that...

Spelt is probably the most delicious grain you’ve never heard of.  Spelt (Triticum spelta) is an ancient grain which should not be confused with common bread wheat.  It was one of the first grains to be used to make bread and can be traced back to about 6000 B.C.  It is even mentioned in the Bible. Known for its slightly...

I figure I can’t possibly be the only person who doesn’t know anything about the many varieties of wheat that are available. I am going to blog on a few of these in the next few weeks as I learn more about them.  The first one is KAMUT. KAMUT, pronounced Ku-Moot, is a brand name for an ancient, recently revived...

Grain grinders come in three basic types: stones and burrs Stone Burr Impact   Stone Grinders are the oldest type of grinder there is and was the only kind until only a few years ago. Stone grinders have two circular grinding stones. One stone turns against a stationary stone. Grooves are cut, radiating out from the center of the stone...

 Introduction Hand vs electric grinders Types of grinders Good and negative attributes of grinders How to pick the right grinder for you     Purchasing the right grinder for your food storage and emergency preparedness is a big decision.  There are a lot of manual and electric grinders used every day, but many have been sold that have never ground...