What do kasha and buckwheat have in common? They’re both triangular, gluten-free seeds that are treated as grains, and they’re both used to make everything from pancakes to pilaf. The only difference between them — and it’s a big one, flavor-wise — is that kasha is roasted buckwheat. I used to think I wasn’t keen [...]
With summer vacations over and kids heading back to school, breakfast time for most people probably just got a lot more hectic. But don’t worry — boxes of sugary pseudo-cereal aren’t the only option. I say “pseudo-cereal” because the original definition implied the whole cereal grain, not the modern stripped-out, starch-only version. Happily, though, we’re [...]
People are usually stunned when I say that I don’t have any cereal in my house, but there are so many great (read: healthier) options out there! From peanut-butter-banana-yogurt smoothies to toasted zucchini bread to scrambled omelettes, there are countless quick ways to prepare a tasty breakfast. Some–like pumpkin bread or lemon-coconut muffins–can be kept [...]
