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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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Einkorn: The Oldest Cultivated Wheat and Its Modern Culinary Revival
Ingredients  /  December 5, 2025
by Scott Stokes

Einkorn: The Oldest Cultivated Wheat and Its Modern Culinary Revival

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Did You Know?

Ingredient Pairings

Almonds are a great pairing with fruits like apricots, where their crunchiness provides a nice contrast to the soft texture of the fruit. This combination works well in desserts, salads, and savory dishes.

Food Facts

The world's hottest chili pepper is the Carolina Reaper. It measures over 2 million Scoville Heat Units (SHU) and can cause intense heat and burning sensation.

Cooking Tips

To prevent a pie crust from becoming soggy when filling it with wet ingredients, brush the crust with a beaten egg white before adding the filling. This creates a barrier and helps maintain a crisp crust.

Ingredient Spotlight

Tomatoes are a versatile fruit that is used as a vegetable in cooking. They come in a variety of colors, sizes, and flavors. Tomatoes are used in salads, sauces, soups, and as a base for many dishes around the world.

Foraging Facts

Edible seaweed, such as nori, dulse, and wakame, can be foraged along coastlines and is a nutritious addition to various dishes. Make sure to forage from clean water sources and be aware of local regulations regarding seaweed harvesting.

Baking Hacks

If you need to soften brown sugar that has become hard, place a slice of bread or a damp paper towel in the container with the sugar overnight. The moisture will help soften the sugar.

Culinary Terms

Emulsify is the process of combining two liquids that do not easily mix, such as oil and vinegar, into a stable, smooth mixture. This is often achieved by slowly adding one ingredient to the other while vigorously whisking or blending.

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