Farro (aka Emmer) is an old world heirloom grain found in traditional European and Near Eastern dishes (particularly peasant dishes from Tuscany).  Many preparations call for the whole grain farro berries to be soaked ahead of cooking to help tenderize them, but this recipe just simmers them on the stove, making it a very quick and convenient way to enjoy …

Crystal Grobe created her blog, Cafe Cyan, four years ago in an effort to share her adventures in food and inspire others to start cooking.  She loves discovering new ingredients and trying fun recipes. ————- When I received a bag of spelt flakes from the always-generous Marx Foods, my mind started racing with recipe ideas.  I started …

Melissa of the-wynk.net (My Own Little Dust Pile) was kind enough to take some of our organic rolled spelt flakes out for a spin, with delicious (and humorous) results:  —————- I’ll admit, I’m something of an oatmeal fanatic. I have been known to eat it for breakfast, lunch, and dinner (well…not all in the same …

with Pancetta and Root Vegetables   Ingredients: 3 lbs. farro berries ½ lb. pancetta, cut in ¼ inch cubes 2 onions, quartered 2 stalks celery, 1 inch chop 2 carrots, 1 inch chop 2 sprigs fresh rosemary 2 sprigs fresh thyme 4 beets 3 turnips, 3” diameter or less (or, use 2 larger turnips) 12 cups …