This post was written by Tiana Yom Today — April 3rd — is Whole Grain Sampling Day, a nationwide, annual initiative by the Oldways Whole Grains Council (WGC), designed to introduce consumers to the health benefits and great taste of whole grains. This year, events will take place in supermarkets, on the streets, and in foodservice establishments. And today at…
I guess you could say I’ve been on a grain kick lately, especially the ancient grains. First I told you about barley, next about einkorn, and now bulgur. You may have never heard of bulgur, but if you’ve ever had tabbouleh salad you’ve likely eaten it. Bulgur is an ancient grain that is very commonly used in Turkey and other…
One of the biggest culinary trends for 2011 is the emergence of ancient grains, both on supermarket shelves and restaurant menus. Some ancient grains you may already be familiar with include quinoa, amaranth, and spelt. But have you heard of einkorn? I hadn’t until I received an email from the nice folks at Jovial Foods. They wrote to tell me…
