Plain Grains Blog

From Los Angeles to Idaho: Experiencing Harvest

From Los Angeles to Idaho: Experiencing Harvest

As we descended, I pressed my forehead to the window and saw the Palouse for the first time—rolling hills stitched with wheat, chickpeas, and lentils, bordered by forests that seemed...

From Los Angeles to Idaho: Experiencing Harvest

As we descended, I pressed my forehead to the window and saw the Palouse for the first time—rolling hills stitched with wheat, chickpeas, and lentils, bordered by forests that seemed...

Whole Grain Cereals We Trust to Fuel Our Day

Whole Grain Cereals We Trust to Fuel Our Day

At Plain Grains, we believe choosing the right fuel for your family should be as simple as a bowl of cereal. We’re on a mission to help parents embrace whole-food, plant-based...

Whole Grain Cereals We Trust to Fuel Our Day

At Plain Grains, we believe choosing the right fuel for your family should be as simple as a bowl of cereal. We’re on a mission to help parents embrace whole-food, plant-based...

Ancient Grains: A Scientific Case for Better Digestion and Health

Ancient Grains: A Scientific Case for Better Di...

In today’s health-conscious world, ancient grains like einkorn, emmer, spelt, teff, millet, and sorghum are making a strong comeback—not as a passing trend, but as a scientifically supported choice for...

Ancient Grains: A Scientific Case for Better Di...

In today’s health-conscious world, ancient grains like einkorn, emmer, spelt, teff, millet, and sorghum are making a strong comeback—not as a passing trend, but as a scientifically supported choice for...

Why Every Kid Needs a Recipe for Redemption

Why Every Kid Needs a Recipe for Redemption

When the playful but disruptive behavior in school reached a tipping point, mom proposed an unexpected solution: baking bread as both penance and peace offering. Though initially met with resistance,...

Why Every Kid Needs a Recipe for Redemption

When the playful but disruptive behavior in school reached a tipping point, mom proposed an unexpected solution: baking bread as both penance and peace offering. Though initially met with resistance,...

Gut-Friendly Grains: Why Whole Wheat and Sourdough Belong in Your Wellness Routine

Gut-Friendly Grains: Why Whole Wheat and Sourdo...

Gut health is a growing wellness trend, and two simple kitchen staples—whole wheat flour and sourdough bread—can play a big role in supporting it. Whole wheat flour is high in...

Gut-Friendly Grains: Why Whole Wheat and Sourdo...

Gut health is a growing wellness trend, and two simple kitchen staples—whole wheat flour and sourdough bread—can play a big role in supporting it. Whole wheat flour is high in...

Beyond Bread: 5 Unexpected (But Totally Delicious) Ways to Use Ancient Grain Flours

Beyond Bread: 5 Unexpected (But Totally Delicio...

Ancient grain flours aren’t just for bread—they’re surprisingly versatile and add depth, texture, and nutrition to all kinds of dishes. From nutty teff pancakes to einkorn pasta and spelt crust...

Beyond Bread: 5 Unexpected (But Totally Delicio...

Ancient grain flours aren’t just for bread—they’re surprisingly versatile and add depth, texture, and nutrition to all kinds of dishes. From nutty teff pancakes to einkorn pasta and spelt crust...