Thanks to the low-carb movement and the updated USDA food pyramid, we all know we should be eating more whole grains (the “good carbs”)...
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Apr 26, 2010
Kara
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I lost my copy of this book, but thats ok.
There are a lot of different grains out there, I would never have tried if it weren't for this book. Teff, amarynth, polenta, hominy, kasha, were all mysteries to me before this book.
I tried many recipes, and what I liked about them is I could use a different grain if I don't like the one featured, or if you can't find it locally (most stores just don't carry kamut, wheatberries, and spelt). I also liked the authors tip, of cooking More...
There are a lot of different grains out there, I would never have tried if it weren't for this book. Teff, amarynth, polenta, hominy, kasha, were all mysteries to me before this book.
I tried many recipes, and what I liked about them is I could use a different grain if I don't like the one featured, or if you can't find it locally (most stores just don't carry kamut, wheatberries, and spelt). I also liked the authors tip, of cooking More...
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Jan 07, 2012
AJ
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Considering how meat-centric this book is, I think the target audience would do well to get some extra fiber in their diets by way of the whole grains featured in this book! (Seriously, even some of the pancake recipes call for bacon. Gross.)
I was hoping that this cookbook would give me (a vegan) some ideas for incorporating some more whole grains into my white pasta and white rice centered diet. Although I was turned off by a lot of the flesh-centric dishes, I did get a few good ide More...
I was hoping that this cookbook would give me (a vegan) some ideas for incorporating some more whole grains into my white pasta and white rice centered diet. Although I was turned off by a lot of the flesh-centric dishes, I did get a few good ide More...
Feb 24, 2009
Rukshana
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So I was motivated to read this cookbook because I always get stuck staring at the bulk bins in my fave health food stores wondering what the difference is between pearled barley and hulled barley, or why there are so many different wheat berries!
This book does a really good job of dividing the grains into their respective families and discussing the different forms of the same grain. For example, I never understood the difference between steel-cut oats and rolled oats until I read t More...
This book does a really good job of dividing the grains into their respective families and discussing the different forms of the same grain. For example, I never understood the difference between steel-cut oats and rolled oats until I read t More...
Apr 20, 2009
Audra
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This is probably the best healthy cookbook I've ever come across. The author has helpful hints throughout the book to make this style of eating easy to do. The first part explains each of the whole grains she includes, one by one, and gives basic instruction on how to cook, store, and sometimes freeze the different grains. Then come the recipes, and we have enjoyed all the ones we've tried. If it wasn't so darn expensive, I would buy it and mark it up like a textbook!
Mar 24, 2009
Amy
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Oops, I think I reviewed the wrong whole grains book first time around!! This is one I will be buying to keep as a reference in the kitchen since I never quite know what to do with whole grains. It gives information about choosing, storing, and cooking them as well as including some interesting-looking recipes.
Oct 09, 2008
Robert
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Lorna Sass, Whole Grains Every Day, Every Way (Clarkson Potter, 2006)
Interesting combination of cookbook and whole-foods guide, this opens with a lengthy section describing an imposing number of whole grains and what one can do with them, then gets to the recipes. You've seen most fo the recipes before in other configurations, but unless you're a hardcore foodie, you've probably never thought of making some of the substitutions here. I mean, who even knew a grain called Job's Tears e More...
Interesting combination of cookbook and whole-foods guide, this opens with a lengthy section describing an imposing number of whole grains and what one can do with them, then gets to the recipes. You've seen most fo the recipes before in other configurations, but unless you're a hardcore foodie, you've probably never thought of making some of the substitutions here. I mean, who even knew a grain called Job's Tears e More...
Nov 03, 2009
Lindsay
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Interesting facts on grains and some recipes I would really like to try! (Others, not so much). Spelt chocolate chip cookies so there is finally something to feed my gluten-free friend, and beef and barley stew...yum!
Feb 03, 2010
Susan
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Excellent resource for cooking whole grains, including lots of helpful cooking methods & times, plus charts that list possible variations of a grain (for example: corn - popcorn, grits, hominy, etc.)
Mar 06, 2011
Michael
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A fantastic book, loaded with everything you need to know about grains. The recipes are all delicious!! Definitely a go-to cookbook for me.
Jan 13, 2012
BeccaJane
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Definitely the best book about grains I've read. Very clear and easy to understand. I might have to purchase this for future reference. I don't think I'll be trying very many of the recipes in it though, which is why I had to give it 4 instead of 5 stars. I actually prefer to eat my grains and vegetables more plainly, with just some salt, so the recipes were all a little too much for my tastes.
May 18, 2008
Jennifer
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I cannot rate this book fully yet, as I tried only two recipes or so while I had it rented from the library, but the author is VERY thorough on her explanations of different grains, where they come from, how to cook them etc. I plan to purchase this cookbook for staple grain recipes. One other thing of note, many recipes appear to have quite long ingredient lists, of things that you wouldn't nec. find in my pantry, and that is a detractor, but the foundation information for each grain would be
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Apr 18, 2011
K.
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Excellent book on whole grains. First quarter of book gives extensive introduction to various whole grains, how to select them, store them, cook them. Rest of the book offers numerous recipes, divided into common divisions -- soups, main courses, side dishes, breakfast & brunch, and desserts -- that help you incorporate whole grains into your life in a tasty and uncomplicated way.
Jan 09, 2009
Stephanie
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This cookbook has wonderful information on the gamut of whole grains, and I'll want to check it out from the library again. But I am a vegetarian and while I sometimes want to find good recipes that contain meat to make for my husband, this book seemed too meat-heavy for me to want to own.
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Jun 25, 2011
Susan
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Pretty good! So far, everything I've made has been delicious, I just wish there were fewer recipes involving meat. It seems a little counterintuitive to be so into the health that whole grains provide but based the majority of your recipes around meat. But, since whole grains are largely ignored in a lot of my cookbooks (criminal!), I'm excited about this book anyway.
Jul 11, 2008
Elizabeth
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Most of the recipes were way out of my price range, but the Italian soup with farro (I used wheat berries), cannellini, and kale made the whole book worth reading. Also, the author provides instructions for cooking each specific grain, which I found especially helpful.
Mar 16, 2008
Sarah
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Tells you about different kinds of grains and how to cook, store and buy them. Also has some great recipes. Quinoa (KEEN-wa) is my favorite grain, very good for you too!
Aug 04, 2008
Shawna
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Wondering about different whole grains and ways to cook them? This is your book. Great section on each grain and the "best" preparation methods.
Jan 01, 2008
Elizabeth
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Skimmed this. Lots of interesting info and some recipes that look good. Maybe one I'd like to own.
Oct 18, 2008
Sarah
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good primer on whole grains. i particularly like the charts for cooking times.
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