TIP OF THE DAY: Try Farro, a.k.a. Emmer Wheat, A More Nutritious Type Of Wheat

Farro is the original wheat, one of the first cereals domesticated in the Fertile Crescent. It nurtured the population of the Mediterranean and Middle East for thousands of years. It was cultivated by the ancient Egyptians; it became the staple ration of the Roman Legions; it was ground to create the original polenta. It has…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Farro, The Original Wheat & A Moroccan Chicken Recipe

With all the focus on quinoa as the “it” grain, don’t hold yourself back from trying other ancient grains. Farro, an early, very tasty wheat subspecies, is also known as emmer wheat. Some people also confuse it with spelt (more about that below). But it shouldn’t keep you from seeking it out at better supermarkets,…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Try Farro, An Ancient Grain

A “leftovers” salad: farro with cooked carrots, peas and corn; diced tomatoes and ham; sliced olives and cooked yellow bell pepper. Photo © Denio Rigacci | Dreamstime.   Farro is the original wheat, one of the first cereals domesticated in the Fertile Crescent. It nurtured the population of the Mediterranean and Middle East for thousands…
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