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Last week, we discussed the new Food Pyramid, the relocation of whole grains within it, and the concept of how a balanced, whole- food diet can contribute positively to long -term health. Let's dig a bit deeper! Whole spelt, an ancient grain. How Freshly Milled Whole Grains Are Different- and How They Fit in the New Food Pyramid In a whole-food diet, grains occupy a supporting- but important role. Highly processed flour products, such as those found in commercial bread products, can spike...

We’ve shared a bit about how making bread has been a part of our life since the beginning. What you may not know, is that my husband and I began our whole food journey after a struggle with infertility early in our marriage. Starting a family turned out to be more difficult than we anticipated, and the conventional solutions we sought did not provide solutions for our health challenges. Thankfully, holistic medicine put us on a path to an ‘ingredients only kitchen’ where eating real food...

As Thanksgiving approaches, our oven is full- but our hearts are fuller. This season is all about sharing gratitude, and what we have with others. In our family, we treasure quality time, good health and the neighbors who have become friends. We are also grateful for this community that is rising together- and fresh, homemade sourdough goodies, of course! We’ve always believed that bread tastes best when it’s ‘broken’ with our neighbors. That’s why this Thanksgiving, we’re donating one loaf...