Health

Ancient Grains

Cooking with Ancient Grains

Ancient grains are nutrient-dense, high in fibre and linked to health benefits like decreased cholesterol and lower risk of stroke. Discover some of our favourite ancient grains like farro, spelt, millet, bulgur and teff, and learn how to prepare and cook them.

Sorrel

Sorrel (Rumex scutatus)

You may have encountered sorrel as a garden weed. It produces bright-green, shield-shaped leaves on square stems. These lemony-flavoured leaves are one of the traditional plants harvested as spring greens. They are used in soups but also eaten as salad greens and in omelettes and sauces.

Pine Nuts

Pine Nuts

Pine nuts are the small, buttery seeds of pine trees, Archaeological evidence shows they were eaten nearly 10,000 years ago prized for their high energy content and easy portability.