Wendy of Cooking Quinoa Talks Clean Eating and Ancient Grains

We caught up with Wendy Polisi from Cooking Quinoa to discover where she developed her love of all things quinoa and what inspires her to continuously craft creative recipes for healthy dishes that don’t sacrifice flavor. Q: When did you first discover quinoa and what made you want to dedicate your blog and cookbooks […]
Tips for Dining Out Gluten-Free

Dining out with friends and family offers an excuse to celebrate – and especially during the holiday season, it is a central part of a happy and healthy social life. These days, more and more restaurants are becoming aware of and sensitive to the needs of gluten-free diners, making it easier for us all to […]
Ancient Harvest™ in the Forefront of New “Power Foods”

The “Food and Nutrition Expo” revealed their new power foods for 2014 and included the complete protein of quinoa. Fox news mentions Ancient Harvest™ and how quinoa is easy to incorporate into cooking. To read the full article, check out Myfoxatlanta.com. Photo courtesy of Myfoxatlanta.com.
A Timeless Tradition Meets the Modern Meal

No matter what or how your family celebrates, you’re undoubtedly feeling the anticipation that the start of a new fall brings: It’s almost holiday season. As the temperatures drop and inclement weather invites us to spend more time indoors, we feel compelled to make those indoors more welcoming and cozy – not just for ourselves, […]
What You Need to Know About the FDA’s New Gluten-Free Regulations
Last year, on August 2, 2013, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a final rule officially defining the term “gluten-free” for food labeling. But while manufacturers were encouraged to comply with the new rule immediately following its declaration, they technically had a little over a year – until August 5, 2014 – to make […]
6 Foods to Boost Your Mood

Image courtesy of Kristin Porter, Iowa Girl Eats We all know that when you are hungry, it can affect your mood in the most negative of ways (just try googling the word “hangry.”) But have you ever considered that perhaps when you do eat, the foods you choose can also affect the way you feel? […]
Culinary Ancient Grains Give Classic Rice Dishes a Makeover

In four delicious and easy-to-make varieties, Ancient Harvest Culinary Ancient Grains are ready to kick gluten-free flavor up a notch. They’re great simply prepared and served alongside your protein and veggie of choice – but really, why stop there? To show you how delightfully versatile our Culinary Ancient Grains can be, we’ve got some recipes […]
Ancient Harvest™ Selected as One of The Best New Gluten-Free Foods

With the new FDA labeling requirements for gluten-free foods having gone into effect in August 2014, three nutrition gurus chose Ancient Harvest™ Ancient Grains products in their picks for the best new gluten-free foods. To read more, check out Livestrong.com.
How to Make Dairy-Free Milk

Dairy-free milk alternatives (such as those made from grains or nuts) are not exactly new – but they have recently made a huge leap from the shelves of obscure health stores onto mainstream menus. Today, your local coffee shop (which may have long carried the requisite soy milk) is likely to offer a variety of […]
How to Make Fruit Jam – and What to Do With It
The summer season has come and gone, leaving a bounty of ripe, fragrant fruit in its wake. Instead of letting such a beautiful harvest go to waste, try making your own fresh fruit jam or preserves. You’ll find that the process is really not as hard as you may think – and you’ll continue to […]