Introducing the Ancient Harvest Summer Produce Guide

Pictured: Peach Quinoa Pancakes with Maple Almond Butter, created by Ashley at EdiblePerspective.com for Ancient Harvest One of our very favorite things about summertime is the vast array of in-season produce. Here at Ancient Harvest, we’re firm believers in eating seasonally as much as possible. Incorporating peak season fruits and vegetables into your weekly menu […]

Gluten-Free Recipes Fit for the Fourth of July

Pictured: Patriotic Salad with Quinoa and Berries, Yummy Mummy Kitchen Holidays and seasonal food go hand in hand, and the 4th of July is no exception. Add the fact that this time of year boasts a ton of in-season fruits and vegetables, and you’ve got an event made in food heaven!   If you’re looking […]

Why Rinse Quinoa?

If you’ve purchased multiple brands of quinoa over the years, you may have noticed a common theme: Typically, in the cooking instructions, it says to rinse the quinoa before preparing it. Likewise, you may notice that all Ancient Harvest quinoa has been pre-rinsed so that you can skip this step at home.   But why […]

A Quick Guide to In-Season Fruits and Vegetables

Pictured: Zucchini Pasta with Sausage, Cherries & Ricotta from Running to the Kitchen One of the best tricks to eating well is to eat seasonally. Not only do in-season fruits and vegetables taste better, but they also tend to be less expensive to buy.   The month of June is a wonderful time to enjoy […]

Great Ancient Grain Recipes For The Grill

Pictured: Grilled Peach Barbecue Sauce with Grilled Polenta from Edible Perspective When you think of a classic family barbecue, what recipes automatically come to mind? Grilled meats and veggies, perhaps? Sides like corn on the cob and potato salad? What about… quinoa?   While its small size makes quinoa impossible to grill as is, that […]

Quinoa Snacks for Summer Adventures

 Pictured: Spiced Apricot, Orange & Quinoa Muesli Bars from My Darling Lemon Thyme As the summer weather heats up, we’re spending more time in the sun – and (hopefully) less time slaving over a hot kitchen stove. We find ourselves reaching for recipes that require as little cooking as possible, dishes that can be served […]

3 New Ways to Cook Quinoa

Pictured: Spinach and Artichoke Quinoa Bake from Two Peas & Their Pod  We’ve discussed before how to properly cook quinoa: bring water to a boil, add our favorite pseudo-cereal, and let simmer until it is fluffy and ready to eat. But as much as we love our quinoa cooked the traditional way, we also love […]