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admin on August 10th, 2011

Because grains are dried (like beans and legumes), they must be rehydrated during the cooking process.  They’ll absorb the liquid in which they’re cooked, swelling and gaining volume.  The amount of time it takes to cook grains and the amount of liquid are very dependent upon a number of factors: A larger grain takes longer [...]

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admin on October 28th, 2010

Bulgur’s greatest claim to fame is it being the major component in Tabbouleh Salad.  But to stop there is to be missing a world of interesting dishes. Bulgur is crushed whole wheat that has been precooked and then dried. This makes it quicker and easier to cook with. Don’t confuse bulgur with cracked wheat, which [...]

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The average American is only eating about 11 grams of fiber when most should be eating from 25-35 grams of dietary fiber.  Check out the Nutrition Facts on a food label the next time you pick up a box of cereal or crackers.  How many grams of Dietary Fiber does it say the product contains?  [...]

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