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Community Grains asks: WHAT’S GOOD?

It’s a question needing to be asked in our world of product assertions and misinformation — each claim using all the right words. How can we discern what’s truthful and good — from soil to grain to milling to nutrition to health and for the earth.

Community Grains asks:
WHAT’S GOOD?

It’s a question needing to be asked in our world of product assertions and misinformation — each claim using all the right words. How can we discern what’s truthful and good — from soil to grain to milling to nutrition to health and for the earth.

WHAT'S TRUE WHOLE GRAIN?

Whole milled for bold depth of flavor and major health benefits.

TRANSPARENCY NURTURES TRUST

23 Points of Identity reveal our supply chain from seed to table.

BETTER FARMING

Inspired by farmers who believe healthy soil is the key to better food and planet.

BETTER TASTE

Guided by great bakers and cooks, we achieve the deep, rich flavors only true whole grain can offer.

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Springtime Fettuccine with Baby Artichokes, Asparagus, and Burrata

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Whole Wheat Pie Crust

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Asparagus and Goat Cheese Galette

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Springtime Fettuccine with Baby Artichokes, Asparagus, and Burrata

Entrees, Pasta, Vegetarian

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PASTA

SMALL BATCH 100% Whole Grain & WHOLE MILLED, Organic & NON-GMO — JUST Wheat Flour & Water

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HEARTH BREAD

Nutrient-rich soil, advanced milling, and long fermentation creates delicious bread.

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Flour & Polenta

Our 100% whole grains are whole milled for incomparable texture, performance, and taste

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Great for treating yourself, and sending as gifts, too!

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This month, rain has been drenching Northern Calif

This month, rain has been drenching Northern California. As with any weather event, farms are affected. They’ve all been affected in different ways, with some being impacted more than others, but the importance of regenerative agriculture in navigating extreme weather is apparent.

@full_belly_farm, a farm we have worked closely with throughout the years, recently sent us an update on the rain, their farm, and their excitement about @realorganicproject (see our more recent email for more info):

“The rains of the past few weeks--despite the troublesome volume for some, have created an optimistic start for the New Year. We will see how this week goes as continued blasts of an atmospheric river are predicted--but rain is a blessing here. Wells are being replenished; farm soils are being flushed with wonderful clean fresh rainfall. Our cover crops are thriving and helping to sequester both carbon and rainfall--a remarkable gift. Wheat crops are greening up after a later planting date than usual because of early rains.

Our long history with Organic Farming has been a learning journey. Over the years we have learned many lessons--accept all rain as a blessing; protect the soil from those rains with cover corps during the winter months as a part of an annual water budget, allowing more rain to infiltrate and hold soil in place; solve for the larger pattern of diversifying the farm ecology and rural economy; and look to foster more total life in a farm ecosystem.”

Whole Grain Shortbread Cookies- the perfectly simp

Whole Grain Shortbread Cookies- the perfectly simple and balanced cookie made with just 5 ingredients. Fantastic for the holidays!

Ingredients:

8 oz. soft unsalted butter (2 sticks)
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/4 tsp sea salt
2 cups Community Grains Summit Hard Red Winter Wheat Whole Grain Flour
1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Directions

1. In the bowl of an electric mixer, beat very soft room temperature butter with the sugar, vanilla and salt until just blended. Scrape down the sides of the bowl and add the flour. Mix on low speed until you have a uniform dough.
2. Turn the dough out onto a large piece of plastic wrap and chill for at least 45 minutes — maximum 24 hours.
3. Once chilled, remove the from the plastic wrap and roll the dough on a heavily floured piece of parchment to 1/4″ thick.
4. Transfer to sheet pan and chill for 15-20 minutes until firm.
5. Cut the dough with a pizza cutter or knife to form cookies 3/4″ x 1 1/2″ rectangles or use your favorite cookie cutter. Space evenly on a parchment-lined sheet pan. Prick with a fork and sprinkle with sugar, if desired.
6. Bake in a 350ºF oven for 10 -15 minutes, until firm and golden.

This year’s gifts just got simpler, earthier, an

This year’s gifts just got simpler, earthier, and more delicious. We’ve put together three different gift boxes for those close to you, made with goods from our farmers and a few of our trusted friends (and don’t forget that our gift certificates also make for a fantastic present!).

Scroll through the pictures to find the perfect match for the people in your life!

#trustyourfood #knowyourfarmer #regenerativeagriculture #wholegrain #sustainablegifts #sustainableholidays #giftguide #foodiegifts

Happy Small Biz Saturday, or as we prefer to call

Happy Small Biz Saturday, or as we prefer to call it: Small Miller, Small Farmer, and Small Production Saturday! When you support Community Grains, you’re supporting every other small business behind each of our products. Thank you for supporting us!

#smallbizsaturday #smallbusinesssaturday #bayareasmallbusiness #regenerativeagriculture #trustyourfood

Thanks to @markbittman for including us in his sec

Thanks to @markbittman for including us in his section of The Bittman Project Holiday Gift Guide! We’ve always been a big fan of Bittman and his smart, passionate, principles, and no-nonsense approach to food and cooking. We’re honored to be included in his gift guide!

Swipe to see his favorite products of ours and check out his page to learn about other great companies to shop from this holiday season!

Hesitant to let go of summer as we enter fall and

Hesitant to let go of summer as we enter fall and all things pumpkin? Ease into it with Spruce Eat’s Pumpkin Seed and Basil Pesto, served on our whole grain fettuccine pasta.

Ingredients:
-1/2 cup shelled pumpkin seeds, roasted
-2 tablespoons grated Parmesan
-2 cloves garlic
-3/4 cup basil leaves
-3/4 cup fresh parsley leaves
-2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
-1/2 cup olive oil
-Kosher salt, to taste
-1 box Community Grains Fettuccine Pasta

Instructions: Add pasta into boiling water and cook until al dente. While pasta is cooking, pulse pumpkin seeds, parmesan, and garlic in a food processor until seeds are almost ground. Add basil, parsley, lemon juice, and olive oil, and pulse on and off until all ingredients are combined. Add salt to taste. Sauce should be more like a course paste than a liquefied sauce, so be careful not to over-process. Strain pasta, reserving some pasta water to add later if needed. Mix desired amount of sauce into pasta.

#trustyourfood #knowyourfood #knowyourfarmer #fall #pumpkinspiceseason #locallygrownwheat #organicwheat #wholegrain #wholemilled #wholewheatpasta

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