grains

I tried something new for breakfast today.  I knew nothing about 9 Grain Cereal so I wasn’t sure what to expect.  What is 9 Grain Cereal?  It is a special blend of 9 cracked grains:  hard red wheat, soft white wheat, oat groats, flax, rye, millet, corn and buckwheat.  With so many grains altogether in one, you get loads of...

I’ve made cornbread for my family from a mix but never really used cornmeal before so I thought I would try it.  Cornmeal is a kind of flour that is made from ground sweet corn. After grinding it, you will sometimes see black specks in the cornmeal.  These are safe to eat. It comes in yellow, white, blue or red...

GM Foods I’ve decided that I’m not up-to-date with current issues because until 2 weeks ago, I had never heard of GM foods or GMO’s.  After hearing about it, I decided to do some research.  There is a lot of information available about it but I felt like some of it was difficult to understand.  Here is what I got...

I'm in the process of moving , which is always an exciting time.   What could be bad about more storage space and a bigger yard? However, trying to pack and move across town while still working full-time  doesn't leave me with a lot of energy for anything else.   This baked oatmeal is a great way to save time in the...

Have you ever tried buckwheat pancakes? Buckwheat is a seed, not a grain, and it grinds into a flour that can be used in place of most wheat flours. These are very hearty pancakes that will keep you full throughout the morning thanks to their high fiber content.  Freshly-ground buckwheat flour yields the best results and will have more nutrients...

I made a tasty quiche from food storage for my family's Easter brunch (I'll share that recipe later), but it made me think about how much more I cook from my pantry now than I did in the past. Some of you probably don't use long-term storage food in your daily cooking, or even at all. Although I'm not an...

Whether you're  a stay at home parent or a CEO, your job is sure to be full of surprises. There are probably some days when you get stuck at work for longer than you intended, or you just can't find time to fit in a full meal. I found myself unexpectedly working 10 to 12 hours per day last week...

3-4 cups sprouted or steamed wheat 1 cup imitation beef bits or strips ½ cup tomato powder 2 Tbsp dried onion 1 Tbsp brown sugar 3-4 Tbsp chili seasoning Place in crock pot and add 4-5 cups hot water. Simmer for several hours before serving. May add more water if needed. Click here to purchase

2 ½ cups whole wheat flour                              2 tsp baking powder ¼ cup brown sugar                                             ¾ cup cold butter 1 cup buttermilk powder or dried milk Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Mix first four ingredients together. Add buttermilk or milk to mixture. Bake in greased muffin tins or drop on cookie sheet. Bake 20 minutes. Click here to purchase

2 cups wheat flour                                            ½ tsp salt 2 tsp baking powder                                         2 cups & 5 Tbsp water 4 Tbsp sugar                                                     4 Tbsp oil 5 Tbsp dried whole egg                                   6 Tbsp dried milk Sift dry ingredients. Add water and oil, stir until moist. Cook on a griddle or pan at medium heat. Serve with your favorite topping. Click here to purchase