Kale and açaí are so last year. These nutrient-rich seeds and grains are poised to become the next superfood, and their benefits are more than just a trend. But can you guess what these 8 ancient grains and seeds are?
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In Awesome Ancient Grains and Seeds: A Garden-to-Kitchen Guide, Dan Jason provides gardening advice and recommends varieties of grains and seeds that are adapted to Canadian conditions, empowering us to tap into a rich food source that we can grow in our own backyards.
Once the harvest is in, turn to the recipe section, where bestselling author and cooking columnist Michele Genest puts forward fifty delectable vegetarian recipes for hearty comfort food, everyday fare, and intricate delights ranging from the simple—such as Whole Grain Granola, Flaxseed Crackers and Pumpkin Seed Butter Cookies—to the sophisticated, like Beet and Triticale Gnocchi with Kale Pesto and Chocolate Soybean Turinois.
Dan Jason will be launching Awesome Ancient Grains and Seeds on April 18 at Salt Spring Island Public Library.