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Ingredients / December 5, 2025

by Scott Stokes

Emmer (Farro): The Ancient Grain of the Fertile Crescent and a Modern Chef’s Staple

Emmer (Farro): The Ancient Grain of the Fertile Crescent and a Modern Chef’s Staple Best Chef Recipes — Ancient Grain Series Emmer wheat (Triticum dicoccum) is one of the foundational grains of early agriculture, cultivated across the Fertile Crescent, Northern Africa, and ancient Mediterranean societies.

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Did You Know?

Ingredient Pairings

Walnuts and blue cheese create a delightful contrast of flavors and textures. The buttery and nutty taste of walnuts complements the sharp and tangy flavor of blue cheese, resulting in a delicious combination used in salads and cheese platters.

Food Facts

The world's most expensive spice is saffron, which comes from the delicate threads of the crocus flower. It takes about 75,000 saffron blossoms to produce one pound of saffron threads.

Cooking Tips

To prevent the skin of roasted chicken or turkey from becoming too dark, tent the bird with aluminum foil halfway through the cooking process. This helps to prevent over-browning.

Ingredient Spotlight

Chia seeds are tiny seeds that are packed with nutrients, including fiber, protein, and omega-3 fatty acids. They have a mild, nutty flavor and a gelatinous texture when soaked in liquid. Chia seeds can be added to smoothies, oatmeal, baked goods, or used as a thickening agent.

Foraging Facts

Spring is an excellent time for foraging wild greens like dandelion greens, wild garlic, and stinging nettle. These nutrient-rich greens can be used in salads, sautés, or even blended into pesto.

Baking Hacks

When measuring flour for baking, use the spoon and level method. Spoon the flour into the measuring cup and level off the excess with a straight edge. This helps to avoid compacting the flour and results in accurate measurements.

Culinary Terms

Fermentation is a natural process where microorganisms, such as yeast or bacteria, convert sugars in food into alcohol, acids, or gases. It is commonly used in the production of bread, yogurt, and fermented beverages.

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