Packaged Facts reports that for the first time whole grain bread sales outpace white bread. In 2004 more than 50% of us chose white bread, today that is down to 40%. Whole wheat bread now accounts for almost 54% of all breads eaten. Consumers are shopping for whole grain and multi-grain breads and the use of … Read More
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We love to try new foods. Some are great. Some don’t measure up and some become staples in our kitchen. See what you think. Mighty Rice is a brand with a story that is still unfolding. The rice is grown in Mauritius, a small island nation off the coast of Africa in the Indian Ocean. Rice has always … Read More
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We love to try new foods. Some are great. Some don’t measure up and some become staples in our kitchen. See what you think. Dave’s Killer Bread is not only an intriguing product but the back story of its evolution is equally intriguing. Jim Dahl purchased a small neighborhood bakery in Portland, Oregon in 1955. Since then … Read More
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We love to try new foods. Some are great. Some don’t measure up and some become staples in our kitchen. See what you think. We are always encouraging people to eat more whole grains but many consumers are unsure what to do with the more unique products on the market like quinoa and wheat berries. … Read More
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We love to try new foods. Some are great. Some don’t measure up and some become staples in our kitchen. See what you think. Woats are an oat-based snack that is a twist on traditional granola. Rather than crunchy and dry Woats are moist clumps of oats plus. They come in three flavors. Cookies ‘n’ Dream – are … Read More
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The National Foundation for Celiac Awareness addressed two concerns for those that need to avoid eating gluten, a protein found in wheat, barley and rye. There is some confusion about vinegar and gluten avoidance. For those with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity distilled vinegar is OK and can be used. The vinegar distillation process breaks down … Read More
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Oats are a great addition to anyone’s diet. A 1-cup serving costs 20 cents or less, has only 150 calories, and is a rich source of soluble fiber which helps lower your risk for heart disease. Groats are the least processed. They are the husked whole oat kernel and need at least 40 minutes to … Read More
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We love to try new foods. Some are great. Some don’t measure up and some become staples in our kitchen. See what you think.
Before modern food processing many of our grains sprouted accidently. Any plant kernel will begin to grow when exposed to the right temperature and degree of moisture. Just a small amount of germination produces sprouted grain. Left to sprout too long and the grain turns into new grain stalk which we cannot digest without further processing… … Read More
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We love to try new foods. Some don’t measure up and some become staples in our kitchen. See what you think.
Bob’s Red Mill Natural Foods, already known for its back-to-basics healthy whole grain flours, cereals, meals and mixes, has extended its product line to include 3 varieties of pearl couscous. Couscous is well-known and considered a staple in countries such as Israel, Morocco, Algeria and Libya. Many in the US do not realize that these tiny pasta pearls can make a healthy, interesting, quick cooking substitute for rice or traditional pasta. … Read More
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