Chapter 1
The grain foundation: choosing your ancient base
Chapter 2
The protein powerhouses: building a hearty core
Chapter 3
The rainbow crunch: adding color and texture
Chapter 4
The final splash: dressing with global flair
Ch 1 · The grain foundation: choosing your ancient base
alicecooks Inca emperors planted this sacred mother grain with golden shovels, celebrating a rare plant containing all nine essential amino acids.
alicecooks Fonio grain provides a nutritious foundation for building balanced global grain bowls.
Quiz
In West African history, who was traditionally reserved the privilege of eating fonio?
Fun Fact
Ancient grains: Quinoa was sent into space by NASA in 1993 as an ideal food for long-term astronaut missions.
Glossary
farro (noun)
An ancient variety of hulled wheat grain that is typically cooked in water until soft. Originating in the Fertile Crescent, this heirloom crop serves as a hearty, chewy base for Mediterranean bowls.
An ancient variety of hulled wheat grain that is typically cooked in water until soft. Originating in the Fertile Crescent, this heirloom crop serves as a hearty, chewy base for Mediterranean bowls.
Quiz
Which pigment gives black rice its deep purple color and high antioxidant level?