Bread
Aluminum and Grain Mills
Friday, April 15th, 2011I’ve had the question posed recently asking whether the Wonder Junior Hand Mill has any aluminum in it. In a nutshell, yes, it does, but at the same time, there is no measurable transfer of any alloy or aluminum from the auger drive to the food. The auger drive that guides the grain into the [...]
What Do You Grind?
Friday, March 19th, 2010The Wonder Junior Hand Grain Mill allows folks to grind pretty much anything. Some things grind very well (like grain and coffee). Other things may not work so well. We want to hear from you, whether a regular reader or just a passer-by. If you own a Wonder Junior, please let us know how it [...]
Millet
Friday, May 8th, 2009As we participated in one of the local farmer’s markets yesterday, we had several questions in regards to millet. What is it? What can you use it for? Why is it good for me? Hopefully this article will clear up some of those questions for you. The grain itself is produced predominantly in India and [...]
Sprouted Wheat Bread Instructions
Monday, June 16th, 2008A reader recently inquired about making bread. To learn about making sourdough, click here. Below are instructions for making sprouted wheat bread. Before you begin, you may want to know that sprouted wheat berries can be ground wet in a Vita-Mix or you can dehydrate them. (FYI – dried, sprouted wheat berries, when coarsely ground, [...]
Sprouting & Other Alternatives to Sourdough
Wednesday, March 5th, 2008Here is a question someone sent me: Question: OK, so I’ve been reading A LOT about sourdough, and I have a beginner’s understanding of the chemistry behind it and why it is more nutritious to eat bread leavened in this way. Could you give me a brief explanation of what my different options are for [...]
Sourdough Wheat Bread Instructions
Wednesday, March 5th, 2008I have tried many methods and recipes for making whole wheat sourdough bread. However, I had little success until I learned the proper techniques of bread baking in general. To do that, I had to take a step back, if you will, from what I considered “good for you” bread and (Gasp!) learn using white [...]
Whole Wheat Quiz
Thursday, February 1st, 2007Which is the best “staple of life”? A. Store bought whole wheat bread B. Store bought whole grain bread C. Store bought 100% whole wheat bread D. Homemade 100% organic whole wheat bread E. Homemade 100% whole wheat bread made with freshly ground organic wheat berries F. None of the above Answer: F Although “homemade [...]
