It’s Better with Buckwheat
Did you know that buckwheat is not really part of the wheat family? Find out what buckwheat is and how to cook with it!
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Fall in Love With Millet
Millet is a lightweight whole grain flour with a texture like corn. It is something like Bisquick. It rises well and makes recipes soft and flaky. It is great all-purpose flour. Millet is very popular in Africa and contains B vitamins, including B17 (anti-cancer), calcium, protein, manganese, magnesium, phosphorus, and antioxidants. It is useful in…
Egg Casserole Bites
Egg casserole bites are perfectly portioned and protein packed. Make them for dinner or breakfast. Kids love these bite-sized casseroles!
List of Ancient Wheat Varieties
I am here to tell you that modern wheat is just one of many different family members, some of which are worth exploring. Some of the varieties of ancient wheat are making a comeback today.
The Dangers of Commercial Sunscreen
Commercial sun screens are full of chemicals that could be a bigger risk for developing skin cancer than the actual sun itself. Recent studies even link the development of skin cancer to the chemicals and ingredients found in sunscreen.
How to Make Sourdough Bread
Grains have been eaten for centuries and there is evidence as far back as Egypt that bread was a part of the ancient’s diet. It appears that some of this bread was even made with refined flour.
The Thriftiness Of Interest-Led Learning
You homeschool? Oh that must be expensive! What curriculum do you use? I get those comments a lot. Usually they come all in one breath, expressed as more of a statement than a genuine question. People that don’t homeschool are usually surprised when I tell them that we don’t spend nearly as much on books…
Should We Be Eating Grains?
So what is the problem with grains? Why are people having so much trouble with them? Should we be avoiding certain grains or avoiding them all together.
How to Make a Bread Poultice
Bread poultice is useful for treating bruises, boils, and skin infections. Learn how to make a bread poultice and how to apply it to the skin.
The Intimacy of Learning
Because every person has their own experiences, thoughts, and personalities, it would be impossible to describe the learning process for each person. One of the things that I admire about teachers who are passionate about their profession is that they work hard to relate the subject they are asked to teach to the students they…