Sunshine! At least today, with purple finches singing from the bare aspen limbs. Owls fill the night and on cue today, I heard the first red-wing blackbirds along the lower marsh. Yes, it makes one think of spring, even those of us who love winter. An on and off winter it has been here in… Continued
by Ashley Lodato Bluebird Grain Farms staff writer Although Marlene Beadle was met with “moans and groans” from her family when she introduced a new, healthier way of eating at home, Marlene was undeterred. “Our family came to realize how fresh and flavorful the meals were that she… Continued
Yield 8 Ingredients 2 large very ripe bananas, mashed 2/3 cup sugar ¼ cup milk 1/2 cup melted coconut oil or butter 1 teaspoon vanilla 3 large eggs 2 2/3 cups Einkorn baking mix ½ cup shredded unsweetened coconut plus additional for sprinkling ½ cup chopped macadamias or pecans Method Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease… Continued
Recipe yields 10-12 medium-sized biscuits Copyright Bluebird Grain Farms Ingredients 3 cups Bluebird Whole Grain Einkorn Flour or Einkorn Baking Mix 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder (omit if using Einkorn Baking Mix). 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt 8 tablespoons of chilled organic shortening or butter, cubed 1 cup of milk 1 teaspoon white vinegar Parchment paper… Continued
Copyright Bluebird Grain Farms Serves 8 Ingredients Slaw 1 cup Bluebird einkorn 1 head broccoli 2 cups thinly shredded purple cabbage 1 cup julienned or shredded carrot Dressing ½ cup plain Greek yogurt 1/3 cup mayonnaise 2-3 tablespoons cider vinegar 1 tablespoon sugar ¼ cup finely chopped shallot Pinch red pepper flakes Salt and freshly… Continued
by Ashley Lodato Bluebird Grain Farms staff writer photos courtesy of Cow & Clementine Like many people, Cow & Clementine bakery owner Joe Cowan found himself having trouble digesting wheat. But unlike many people, Joe sought and found a solution. After consulting with his father, the renowned holistic physician Dr. Thomas Cowan, Joe began baking… Continued
Yields 1, 9-inch Quiche Recipe by: Brooke Lucy Ingredients Einkorn Crust 1 1/2 cup Bluebird’s Einkorn Flour 1 teaspoon salt ½ cup (1 stick) chilled butter, cut into small pieces 3-4 tablespoons ice water Filling 2 cups asparagus, chopped in 1-inch segments 1/2 medium onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, sliced 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 6… Continued
by Ashley Lodato staff writer, Bluebird Grain Farms photos courtesy of Sage Mountain Natural Foods As if farming, running a fermented vegetables business, teaching in Wenatchee Valley College’s sustainable agriculture program, and raising three kids under the age of 12 weren’t enough, Danielle Gibbs had to go… Continued
Recipe Serves 6-8 Ingredients: 1 cup Emmer farro 2 cups sweet potatoes, diced in 1-inch cubes 1 cup sweet onion, diced 2 large cloves garlic, finely diced 1 large bunch of spinach, chopped & steamed (or 10 oz. package of frozen spinach- thawed) 2 cups of milk 6 eggs, whisked with 1 tablespoon of… Continued
This moist spice cake is a white gingerbread, made with sugar and maple syrup rather than molasses. The pear compliments the sweet nutty flavor of Einkorn is easy to make and dresses up nicely for a special holiday meal. Serves 8, Preparation Time: 1 hour 15 minutes *Recipe adapted from The Art of Quick Breads… Continued