Plain Grains Blog

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...

What’s in a Label? How to Spot Truly Clean Flour (and Why It Matters)

What’s in a Label? How to Spot Truly Clean Flou...

In today’s wellness-focused world, “clean label” is more than a buzzword—it’s a call to know what’s really in your food. Many conventional flours are chemically bleached, stripped of nutrients, and...

What’s in a Label? How to Spot Truly Clean Flou...

In today’s wellness-focused world, “clean label” is more than a buzzword—it’s a call to know what’s really in your food. Many conventional flours are chemically bleached, stripped of nutrients, and...

How to Read Grain Labels Like a Pro (So You Don’t Get Tricked at the Store)

How to Read Grain Labels Like a Pro (So You Don...

Navigating the bread aisle can be confusing, thanks to misleading food labels. This blog post breaks down how to identify truly whole grain products by debunking common label tricks like...

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How to Read Grain Labels Like a Pro (So You Don...

Navigating the bread aisle can be confusing, thanks to misleading food labels. This blog post breaks down how to identify truly whole grain products by debunking common label tricks like...

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The Order of Things: A Life-long Practice of Mise En Place

The Order of Things: A Life-long Practice of Mi...

On a quiet Thursday afternoon, I learned one of the most important lessons of my life—not just about baking, but about how to live: mise en place, the order of...

The Order of Things: A Life-long Practice of Mi...

On a quiet Thursday afternoon, I learned one of the most important lessons of my life—not just about baking, but about how to live: mise en place, the order of...

Wheat Berries 101: What They Are and How to Use Them

Wheat Berries 101: What They Are and How to Use...

Move over quinoa—wheat berries are stepping into the spotlight, and for good reason. These whole, unprocessed wheat kernels offer a rich source of fiber, protein, and essential nutrients that refined...

Wheat Berries 101: What They Are and How to Use...

Move over quinoa—wheat berries are stepping into the spotlight, and for good reason. These whole, unprocessed wheat kernels offer a rich source of fiber, protein, and essential nutrients that refined...