Know Your Food: Whole Grains February 26, 2011

The development of civilizations can be attributed in large part to the discovery and use of grains. Whole grains get a lot of hype these days but the information presented by commercial food producers is often misleading. Come and learn about real whole grains and open your mind to the potency of these superfoods. This simple course will explain the benefits of using these healthy grains in everyday cooking: quinoa, millet, buckwheat, barley and more. - - Open to anyone age 16 or older. - - Drumlin Farm is committed to the concept of eating locally, eating well, and supporting sustainable lifestyles. By learning more about our food - how it is grown, where it comes from, and how to prepare it - we increase our understanding of sustainability, stewardship, and the relationship between us, our food choices and the environment. These Know Your Food programs will encourage discussion and offer opportunities to share and have a good time while becoming more informed about food, farming, and the environment. Registration is required. Call 781-259-2200 for details. See http://www.massaudubon.org/catalog/listing.php?program_code=1741-DFP11WI1 for more information.