It's Whole Grains Time for Life Long Learners

Whole Grains Sampling Day has become a tradition among life long learners locally. Today's event focused on brunch. Today's participants enjoyed porridge, waffles, parfaits, salads and cookies.

Guests sampled 9 different whole grains today. Most folks have only tried a handful of whole grains in their entire lives. Guests were asked what new whole grain they'd make at home and Millet was the most selected grain. Winners of a drawing received prizes from a local grower of buckwheat, wheat, corn (grits and popcorn).

The grains enjoyed with links for recipes is here:

Millet Porridge  http://cindyshealthymeals.blogspot.com/2024/11/diversify-your-grains-with-millet.html

Amaranth, Oat and Brown Rice Waffle http://cindyshealthymeals.blogspot.com/2025/03/try-new-recipe-every-week.html 

Teff Parfait http://cindyshealthymeals.blogspot.com/2024/11/try-teff-parfait-for-breakfast.html
 

Millet, Amaranth and Teff are C4 Grains . The C4 grains have reduced environmental impact. They are more water efficient and climate tolerant. Amaranth is a complete protein. Teff has 2X the iron of other grains and 3X the calcium.

 

Freekah Salad http://cindyshealthymeals.blogspot.com/2024/11/fire-roasted-freekeh-adds-flavor-to.html

Freekah is a smoky bulgur. Bulgur has more fiber than quinoa, oats, millet, buckwheat and corn.

Ezekiel Cookies http://cindyshealthymeals.blogspot.com/2025/01/ezekiel-cookies.html  

Ezekiel flour has 4 grains (spelt, wheat, barley, millet) and 4 beans.