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Field Trip: Gourmandise Grain Conference

Posted on October 25, 2016 by Christy

When someone says “whole grains” my ears perk up. Homesteaders try to make food as often as possible with unadulterated ingredients. Whole grain baking and cooking is an ongoing effort that requires education, persistence, and experimentation to get right. Enter … Continue reading →

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Harvesting Wheat

Posted on May 26, 2015 by Christy

We grew White Sonora Wheat over winter, and now that it’s May in Southern California, it is time to harvest. Our 4×4 foot raised bed was filled with tall, slender wheat sheaths that turned progressively more golden brown. The seed … Continue reading →

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Growing White Sonora Wheat

Posted on January 28, 2015 by Christy

Every year we experiment with growing a new grain, not only to enjoy it in the kitchen, but to generate biomass for the compost bin. This year we chose White Sonora Wheat, and heirloom wheat. According to Slow Food USA, … Continue reading →

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