I'm a regular lurker:bigglass:, and have learned so much from all the threads. Thanks to all who post!! I have a question regarding freezing grains, rice, beans before storage. Do you do it? What other options do I have for killing out any bugs? If you do freeze your grains etc., how long do you...

I'm trying to get the family more whole grains. They are already use to whole wheat bread and at least half whole wheat is many other bakes goods. The kids call wheat germ crunchies and eat them on top of things, sometime with a spoon. More so when they were little. How do I ease them to...

I am interested in storing dry goods. How do you guys store yours. What is the shelf life for them? I would like to store rice, sugar, flour or wheat. What about fat sources used in baking such as oils, Crisco, etc. Any ideas?

Anyone else seem to be intolerant to whole grains? My doctor keeps shrugging it off when I complain. Being diabetic they keep stressing the importance of eating them but I just can't seem to stomach them.

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I would like to start buying grains in bulk, i.e. flour, grits and oatmeal and start splitting the cost with some nearby friends. Has anyone does research on the best deals? I currently go to Aldi's or Walmart for such items. :rollsmile

I want to start a thread that is dedicated to eating healthy. I realize it is not always as cheap but SOOO much better for you! Recipe (LOW CARB) Cabbage & Beef SERVES 4-6 depending on your eaters 1 beef bullion cube (if you have chicken use that) (.02) 1/4 cup HOT water (free) 1.5 llbs...

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The proper term, in reference to grains, is cereal grains. The word "cereal" comes from Ceres, a pre-Roman goddess of agriculture. Cereal includes any plant from the grass family that produces an edible seed. Cereals are inexpensive, have an available source of protein and the highest...