Learn about the unique nutrient profile of sorghum and why it's beneficial for our bodies.<b<br/>r/>

Sorghum part 2/4

This video explores the ancient grain bulgur and its significance in various cultures throughout history. It highlights how bulgur is made, its versatility in different dishes, and its long shelf life. The video emphasizes how this...

Muesli is a mix of grains, fruit, and other nutritional foods. It was invented by a doctor in the early 1900s and became popular in the western world in the 1960s. Follow along with the video to make muesli or improvise your own version!

Barley is one of the first cultivated grains ever recorded. Learn where the grain comes from and how it traveled throughout the world!<b<br/>r/>

Barley part 1/5

Maize is believed to have first been domesticated and cultivated 9000 years ago in the Central Balsas region of Mexico. Learn about the genetic makeup of maize and its significance for the Mayan Empire.<b<br/>r/>

Maize part 1/5

This video discusses the decline and resurgence of spelt, an ancient grain that has faced challenges due to modernization and the popularity of wheat. Despite being less popular and more expensive, spelt retains its ancient composition...

This video provides a description and overview of the grain teff, highlighting its origins in Ethiopia and its potential as a crop for fighting famine. It discusses the history of teff, its cultivation and growth requirements, as well...

This video provides a brief history and overview of bulgur, a type of processed wheat grain. Learn how scientists have increased the nutritional value of bulgur to be used in disaster relief.<b<br/>r/>

Bulgur part 4/5

Food scientists at a US Department of Agriculture lab in Peoria, Illinois are using ancient grains to create foods with added health benefits. USDA’s Patrick O’Leary has more.

In this video, we explore the fascinating history and significance of barley. We learn about how this grain played important roles in various native and early cultures, and how it managed to survive and thrive throughout centuries. We...

This live-action video program is about the word omnivore. The program is designed to reinforce and support a student's comprehension and retention of the word omnivore through use of video footage, photographs, diagrams and colorful,...

Solutions to Problem 33.

Every experiment has to start somewhere. This one began with a container full of dying microbes, and the five cute, pink ciliates called blepharisma that James, our master of microscopes, accidentally turned into a group of cannibals.

James, our master of microscopes, gets samples of sand from beaches all over the world to help in his quest to learn more about interstitial ciliates—the single-celled organisms that live in the watery pockets that exist between grains...

The wisdom of yoga revealed in Wai Lana Insights will inspire you on your journey towards a happier and healthier life. “The amount of farmable land and drinkable water on Earth are both limited. And farm land and drinking water are...

As the café name implies, the bakery was created " to bring together" (the literal meaning of tula in Scandinavian) those who can't consume products containing gluten, and regular eaters into the same communal environment that offers...

Fill Your Pantry, an annual post-harvest event sponsored by Ten Rivers Food Web, and Willamette Farm and Food Coalition, seeks to establish a regional food economy that benefits farmers, consumers, and the local community. As Jen...

From the archives: Anthony Boutard of Ayers Creek Farm in Gaston, Oregon shares some of his near encyclopedic knowledge of the different varieties of heirloom corn.

In this episode, veteran beer-making instructor Jeremy Frey, from F. H. Steinbart Company, one of the oldest home beer supply houses in the country, shows us how to make a batch of home-made beer.

In the interview above, Deborah Madison talks about some of the botanical families, and their edible members that are organized by chapter in her book.

Kathryn Yeomans of the Farmer's Feast demonstrates how to make a creamy risotto rice dish. Although it does take a little extra time, risotto is not difficult to make once you see how it's done.

This video explains how heat, pressure and chemical reactions may transform one type of rock into another. The formation and classification of metamorphic and igneous rocks is highlighted. Other terminology includes: extrusive rock,...

Learn how to cook a soup and a salad with Khorasan wheat.<b<br/>r/>

Khorasan wheat part 5/5

This video explores the fascinating history and resilience of the ancient grain, amaranth. From its origins in Mesoamerica and its importance to the Aztec civilization, to its condemnation by the Spanish conquistadors and subsequent...