Farro has become one of our go-to grains these days, due to its fluffy texture and great nutritional value. Besides having a lovely nutty flavor, it is high in protein, fiber, and lots of vitamins and minerals! It’s a great alternative to plain ol’ rice, and works really well paired with artichokes and kale in…
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Autumn Farro Salad
I’m trying to work out the best spot for photos in our new apartment, so bear with me in the meantime. I didn’t appreciate what a perfect spot I had in the old apartment until I was desperately trying dozens of lighting/background combinations in the new one. Because, let’s face it, it’s all about the…
Baked Tofu with Strawberry Salsa
To me, June means strawberries. There’s only one month per year in the Northeast USA that has really good, juicy, sweet strawberries. I don’t trust those mid-winter grocery store strawberries that are almost as big as apples. I wait for the real, beautiful, natural thing and enjoy the heck out of them for those few…
Butternut Squash Farro with Roasted Carrots
This farro recipe is a copy cat of Dig Inn’s farro bowl base. If you’re not familiar with Dig Inn, it’s this lovely fast casual food restaurant that’s basically a Chipotle but serves whole foods in healthy bowls. This farro is one of their seasonal offerings and is delicious topped with any of their roasted…