Wheat berries – Nancy on the Home Front

Why Wheat Berries?

Making my own bread is one of the steps I do in living a self-reliant lifestyle. Not only do I make my own bread but also I grind my own wheat berries! For the last twenty years wheat berries have been a common household staple. Wheat berries are a true whole grain! Without these kernelsContinue reading “Why Wheat Berries?”

Wheat Berries – More than One Kind?

Recently I mentioned that oatmeal was a pantry staple I always had on hand. Another item you will always find in my pantry is wheat berries. Wheat berries, when stored properly, will last for years. You can grind them for flour, sprout them or even cook them for a hot cereal. Unfortunately, once wheat isContinue reading “Wheat Berries – More than One Kind?”

Prudent Pantry: Wheat Berries

One of the items found in my pantry are wheat berries. Wheat berries are a true whole grain! Without these kernels there would be no flour. They are loaded with nutrients and are as easy as rice to prepare, perfect for a meal any time of the year. Did you know that raw wheat, ifContinue reading “Prudent Pantry: Wheat Berries”

Recipe Box: Whole Wheat Bread

Several months ago I took a class at King Arthur’s called Cooking With Whole Grains. It was a wonderful class full of valuable information and I came home with this recipe! I’ve tried various whole-wheat recipes before but this is now my favorite. It’s also a perfect recipe to share with the Whole Grain ChallengeContinue reading “Recipe Box: Whole Wheat Bread”

Judy’s Famous Cookies

I decided to make a batch of Judy’s Famous Cookies. This chocolate chip oatmeal recipe is best using fresh ground wheat berries for your flour.

Frugal Tips: Homemade Bread

I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas weekend. I feel like I’m still on vacation, after all our boys are home from college and they are enjoying time off. It also feels like a Monday when it really is Tuesday. It’s a lazy morning here, the boys are still asleep as I write andContinue reading “Frugal Tips: Homemade Bread”

Prudent Pantry: Soft Wheat Berries

A few weeks ago I wrote about wheat berries. There are actually two types of wheat: hard and soft. The key difference between them is protein content. Where wheat is grown can determine protein content: Northwestern US and western Canada produce a hard wheat that’s very high in protein, while the southern US states growContinue reading “Prudent Pantry: Soft Wheat Berries”