Start your day right - Eat cake for breakfast!

Why is breakfast the most important meal of the day?
Answer: A healthy breakfast refuels your body and replenishes your blood sugar (glucose - brain food), giving you the energy necessary to start a new day. Studies show that people, who eat breakfast, especially a healthy breakfast, are more likely to have better concentration, be more productive, and have more strength and endurance.
While eating breakfast is important for all ages, breakfast is especially important for children and adolescents. According to the American Dietetic Association, children who eat breakfast are more likely to have better concentration, problem-solving skills and eye-hand coordination. They may also be more alert and creative, and less likely to miss days of school.
A healthy breakfast should consist of choices from a variety of foods to include fruits, vegetables, dairy, protein, and of course grains! Our focus at The Grain Market is to provide you with recipes and the tools to create healthier alternative than the typical fast-food breakfast which often include cereals that are laced with refined sugars and colorful floating objects (scary dehydrated marshmallows), toaster tarts that consist of a host of ingredients many of which I cannot even pronounce. Not to mention the fact that they will not expire for years! Foods are supposed to expire.
We live in a busy world and we often opt for quick and easy and compromise our health. The Grain Market can show you how to provide quick and easy meals as well as good and healthy.

Cake For Breakfast

1/2 cup oil
3/4 cup honey
3 cups grated carrots
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp salt
2 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp nutmeg
1 tsp vanilla
3 cups grain mix flour
15 oz can crushed pineapple w/juice
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup walnuts (or nut of your choice)
Mix until blended, bake in 9" x 13" pan for 60 minutes at 325 degrees

Frosting:
8 oz cream cheese
1/2 cup butter
1 tsp vanilla
1 tsp maple flavoring
1 1/2 cups powder milk (non instant)
2 cups powdered sugar

Mix all ingredients together. Spread on cooled cake (add a little milk if necessary to spread easier)

Upcoming Classes

Bread Making with an Artisan Twist
Date / Time	Monday, Mar. 21, 2011 - 12:30PM to 3:00PM
Location	The Grain Market, 325 City Market Drive, Lansing, MI 48912
Registration	$45.00 - Call 517.749.9778 to register

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Get Juiced Up the Healthy Way! It is never too late to start a resolution to "getting-healthier."  Join us for our NEW Juicing Class.  You will learn the magic of juicing and all the benefits.  You will also learn some amazing things you can do with the pulp to include making wonderful dehydrated crackers, tasty muffins, and even some yummy soup.  We might even throw some Potato Apple Pancakes on the griddle with Xagave Maple Syrup!  Grandma always said, "Waste not - want not."  She would be thrilled with this class and so will you. Come hungry and expect to be amazed.   PLUS you will receive a $10 in-store credit the day of class for fabulous Grain Market merchandise and recipes too.
Date / Time	Wednesday, Mar. 23, 2011 - 6:30PM to 8:00PM
Location	The Grain Market, 325 City Market Drive, Lansing, MI 48912
Registration	$33.00 - Call 517.749.9778 to register.

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Cooking Under Pressure Means Meals in Minutes The new fast-food diet is here!  Pressure cookers are back and they are not scary.  Not only is pressure cooking fast, it is a "green way" to cook by conserving energy.  Say goodbye to all-day slow cooking methods and hello to cooking foods in minutes, not hours.  Learn how to make fast meals that are nutritious and economical.  Witness how blueberry jam is made in four minutes, BBQ shredded chicken in seven minutes, fresh vegetable soup in six minutes.  And how about beans in 18 minutes and cheesecake in 28 minutes.  This demonstration course will offer you samples of "fast food."  You'll be amazed by the magic of cooking under pressure. Enjoy samples, recipes, and a fun-filled, action packed class.
Date / Time	Tuesday, Mar. 29, 2011 - 7:00PM to 8:30PM
Location	MSU, Kellogg Center, Riverside Room
Registration	$45.00 - register online at www.alumni.msu.edu/evecoll

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Class Bread Making Bread making can be magical – the smell of bread baking is rivaled only by the taste of warm bread with butter.  Although homemade bread is wonderful, it can also prove to be frustrating.  How can the same bread recipe yield such contracting results?  Personally, I believe the journey of trials and tribulations with bread making is a rite of passage for the true bread maker.  Come and learn the basics of bread making that will prove to make the journey less frustrating.  You will make your own amazing 100% whole-grain bread that is light and yet hearty.  I will also make a batch of “left-over” bread dough in the Bosch Universal Mixer demonstrating the power and magic of this amazing machine.  You will roll, fill with a fabulous topping and braid this fascinating dough!  Both breads you will take home to bake.  Your home with be filled with the memorable aroma of homemade bread.  It is simple, a cost savings, and a healthier way to eat.  In addition to two loaves of bread, you will receive recipes PLUS a $10 coupon redeemable at The Grain Market.
Date / Time	Tuesday, Apr. 5, 2011 - 6:30PM to 9:00PM
Location	The Grain Market, 325 City Market Drive, Lansing, MI 48912
Registration	$45.00 - Call 517.749.9778 to register.

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Cooking Under Pressure Means Meals in MInutes
Date / Time	Monday, Apr. 11, 2011 - 12:30PM to 2:00PM
Location	The Grain Market, 325 City Market Drive, Lansing, MI 48912
Registration	$33.00 - Call 517.749.9778 to register.

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Healthy Snacks & Quick Means w/Grains and Beans With health issues on the rise due to over-processed foods and diets, it's time to find healthier alternatives .  Say "no" to hydrogenated oils and high fructose corn syrup and "yes" to getting back to basics by incorporating nutritious grains and beans into your foods that even your kids will eat!  See how to convert whole grain into a creamy batter in minutes yielding fabulous "grain-to-griddle" pancakes.  Learn how to save money and time by cooking with pressure cookers.  You can make blueberry jam in 4 minutes, and cook chicken in 7 minutes!  You'll lean how to make your own flax seed crackers, make 3-minute bean soup, and add beans to great tasting brownies. Cooking with grains and beans is a cost saving, quick and simple way to eat healtier.   Come hungry and expect to be amazed.   PLUS you will receive a $10 in-store credit the day of class for fabulous Grain Market merchandise and recipes too.
Date / Time	Tuesday, Apr. 19, 2011 - 6:30PM to 8:00PM
Location	The Grain Market, 325 City Market Drive, Lansing, MI 48912
Registration	$33.00 - Call 517,749.9778 to register

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Drying and Sprouting Food Can Be Exciting!
Date / Time	Tuesday, Apr. 26, 2011 - 6:30PM to 8:00PM
Location	The Grain Market, 325 City Market Drive, Lansing, MI 48912
Registration	$33.00 - Call 517.749.9778 to register.

Upcoming Classes for November and December 2010

Bread Making with an Artisan Twist

Do you feel the need to knead? If so, join us for Scarlett’s bread making class using whole grains. Come learn the art and magic of making bread through various methods. Discover how easy it is. We will grind our grains in class and make a 100% whole wheat bread that everyone will love. Also, we will make fabulous herbed cheese bread and a multi-grain that will amaze you. You will leave class with both loaves of bread ready to bake at home. It is simple, a cost savings, and a healthier way to eat. Enjoy smelling and sampling wonderful cinnamon rolls when you arrive and even homemade pizza as well as recipes to take home! Bring your apron to wear. You will also receive a $10 in-store credit the day of class for fabulous Grain Market merchandise.

Date / Time: Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2010 - 6:30PM to 9:00PM
Location: The Grain Market, 325 City Market Dr., Lansing, MI
Registration: $40.00
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Bread Making with an Artisan Twist!

Do you feel the need to knead? If so, join us for Scarlett’s bread making class using whole grains. Come learn the art and magic of making bread through various methods. Discover how easy it is. We will grind our grains in class and make a 100% whole wheat bread that everyone will love. Also, we will make fabulous cheese bread with sun-dried tomatoes and herbs. You will leave class with both loaves of bread ready to bake at home. It is simple, a cost savings, and a healthier way to eat. Enjoy sampling wonderful cinnamon rolls and even homemade pizza as well as recipes to take home! Bring your apron to wear.

Date / Time: Thursday, Nov. 18, 2010 - 6:30PM to 9:00PM
Location: Mason High School, Mason, MIchigan
Registration: $42.00

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NEW! Pressure Cooking Meals in Minutes with Mexican Flare

Our Pressure Cooking Class is one of the favorites and for good reason. Pressure Cookers are truly amazing. Once you enter the world of cooking under pressure, you are not likely to go back to traditional techniques. Come and find out why.

After a recent trip to Utah, we discovered some new recipes from Chef Lacey that we want to share with you. We are going to prepare a meal for you with a Mexican flare. Are you ready? Mexican Black Beans with a delightful kick, Cilantro Lime Rice with a Cilantro Lime Dressing that you will want to drink when no one is looking (seriously that good), Tasty Homemade Salsa whipped together in seconds, and a Pork Roast that will change your life which will be shredded in seconds and served in tacos - tacos that you will long remember. We will end up with a sweet surprise as well. Are you excited? I am! This meal will prove to be a favorite for the holidays.

Enjoy an evening of fun and fabulous food. PLUS, you will also receive a $10 in-store credit the day of class for fabulous Grain Market merchandise.

Date / Time: Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2010 - 7:00PM to 8:30PM
Location: The Grain Market, 325 City Market Drive, Lansing, MI 48912
Registration: $30.00
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Gluten-Free Holiday Treats

Cherie is back by popular demand...AGAIN! Thank you Cherie. She returns with her magical approach to gluten-free eating for the Holidays.

Cherie Oxender has been living a pain-free, ache-free, and bloat-free, happy life for three years now since she changed her diet. Cherie’s mother suffered from fibromyalgia and health issues associated with gluten. As a preventative, Cherie took measures to avoid the symptoms her mother was experiencing. The result was amazing. Cherie realized there are many fabulous options for a gluten-free diet. Benefit from Cherie’s extensive research and experiments that have proven to be very tasty!

Cherie will address the issues and concerns of gluten as well as teach you ways to live in a world that seems to incorporate gluten in just about everything. Come, learn, and taste her selection of Holiday Treats. You will also be delighted with by her Chocolate Avocado Mousse - don't turn your nose up until you try it. It is wonderful. We will have other samples to taste as well. Cherie has been busy creating new surprises. This recipes are worth coming to class alone!

It might seem strange for The Grain Market to have a class addressing gluten-free cooking – remember; I am the one that actually adds gluten to my bread. I have come to better understand the issues associated with gluten. For this reason, we are going to continue to focus on the needs of our gluten-free friends. We even have a fabulous line of gluten-free products as well as a cookbook from two amazing women that have dedicated their lives to helping others that suffer from gluten issues.

Expect to be informed, taste wonderful samples, and even leave with tested recipes you will enjoy. PLUS - receive a $10 in-store credit the night of class for Grain Market merchandise!

Date / Time: Tuesday, Dec. 7, 2010 - 7:10PM to 8:40PM
Location: The Grain Market, 325 City Market Drive, Lansing, MI
Registration: $30.00
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NEW! Holiday Bread Making Class

Just in time for the Holidays! Come and learn the sweeter side of wheat. YES...I am going to teach you how to make my sweet rolls. These "sweet" rolls will soon become a holiday tradition for you as they have for our family. We will actually be making the rolls in the truly amazing Bosch Universal Plus mixer. You will be rolling out the dough yourselves and adding all the extra "goodness" before cutting them with dental floss. What, dental floss you say. Yes. Come learn the magic of fabulous rolls to include the ingredients and techniques.

PLUS, we will teach you how to make "left over" breaded bread that we will fill with a delightful sweet blend that is worthy of your holiday table. Both the bread and rolls will be taken home to bake.

You will also receive a $10 in-store credit the day of class for fabulous Grain Market merchandise. Come and enjoy.

Date / Time: Tuesday, Dec. 14, 2010 - 7:05PM to 9:05PM
Location: The Grain Market, 325 City Market Drive, Lansing, MI 48912
Registration: $40.00

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NEW! Get Juiced Up!

Get a few days jump on your "getting-healthier" New Year's resolution. Join us for our NEW Juicing Class. You will learn the magic of juicing and all the benefits. You will also learn some amazing things you can do with the pulp to include making wonderful dehydrated crackers, tasty muffins, and even some yummy soup. We might even throw some Potato Apple Pancakes on the griddle with Xagave Maple Syrup! Grandma always said, "Waste not - want not." She would be thrilled with this class and so will you.

Come hungry and expect to be amazed. PLUS you will receive a $10 in-store credit the day of class for fabulous Grain Market merchandise.

Date / Time: Tuesday, Dec. 28, 2010 - 7:00PM to 8:30PM
Location: The Grain Market, 325 City Market Drive, Lansing, MI 48912
Registration: $30.00

Lentil Salad with Lemon, Mint, and Feta

Humble foods with an ancient origin, lentils are a perfect choice for the time-challenged cook. Unlike most of the legume family, lentils cook in just 15 to 20 minutes. They make a delicious base for soup, stews, pates, and even salads. Makes 6 servings.

• 1 1/4 cups lentils, sorted and rinsed
• 20 small cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 cup chopped red onion
• 1/2 cup chopped radishes
• 1/4 cup fresh mint
• 1/3 cup kalamata olives
• 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 med. yellow bell pepper, chopped
• 3 Tbs. fresh lemon juice
• 4 oz feta cheese, crumbled (about 1 cup)
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper

In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the lentils just until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain well. Transfer to a large bowl. Mix in tomatoes, onion, radishes, mint, and olives.

In a medium skillet over medium heat, warm 2 tablespoons of the olive oil. Add the bell peppers and cook, stirring often, until just tender, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a bowl with the lentils. Pour the oil from the skillet into a measuring cup. Add enough additional oil to measure 1/2 cup. Whisk in the lemon juice. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Add the dressing to the salad, tossing to coat. Gently mix in the feta. Serve at room temperature.

Recipe: Black Bean Hummus with Lime Chips

• 2 cloves of garlic
• 2 15oz. cans of black beans, drained, and rinsed
• 3 TB lime juice
• 1/2 tsp. sea salt
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 3/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Place garlic in a good processor and process until minced, about 10 seconds. Add beans, lime juice, and salt, and process into a puree. With the processor running, slowly add olive oil in a steady stream through the fee tube. Process until mixture thickens, about 10 seconds. Add cilantro and pulse throughout, about 10 seconds. Makes about 2 cups. Serve with lime chips.

Product Updates

Verve - an insanely healthy energy drink complete with a daily dose of daily nutrition. You can purchase a chilled can at The Market or order Verve and have it delivered to your home. Check out http://www.scarlettsybrowsky.vemma.com/.

"Life Tastes Good Again" with our new Eating Gluten Free products and cookbook. The products are certified gluten-free.

The Whole Life Nutrition Cookbook, a complete nutritional and cooking guide for every stage of life, including over 200 gluten-free, dairy-free, and egg-free recipes. This book was recommended by a friend. It is so outstanding, we decided to sell it.

The Grain Market 8-Grain Bread - two-pounds of grainy goodness! Our bread is recognized as being light and yet hearty. Hearty because it is a blend of 100% whole grains and light in texture because of the way in which our bread is made coupled with the ingredients we use. The primary wheat we bake with is hard spring white wheat. White wheat is considered the albino wheat by the Whole Grains Council. It bakes up lighter in color, taste, and texture. It is nutritionally the same as red wheat. White wheat is ideal for transitioning from using nutritionless white flour to fabulous 100% whole grain. It is wheat that children will eat.

We bake our bread every Friday. It is available for pickup on Friday after 3:30 PM until 7:00 PM and 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM on Saturday. Place orders online by Thursday at 5:00 PM or call 517.749.9778.

Grain of the Month - Spelt

Saint Hildegard of Bingen, a twelfth-century mystic, cured every imaginable ailment with spelt. "When someone is so weakened by illness that he cannot eat, "she wrote, "then simply take whole spelt kernels and boil them vigorously in water, add butter and an egg. Give this to the patient and it will heal him from within like a good healing salve."

Unlike Saint Hildegard, I do not claim that spelt will cure your ills but I do maintain it is good for you.

Spelt is an ancient relative of red wheat that thrived in Europe thousands of years ago. You can even find it mentioned in both Exodus and Ezekiel in the Bible. It is recognized as one of the oldest cultivated grains. Now we enjoy this amazing organic grain grown locally which, additionally, presents health benefits.

Spelt is naturally high in fiber, contains significantly more protein than wheat and is also high in B complex vitamins. Although it is not gluten-free, some gluten-sensitive people have been able to include spelt-based foods in their diets.

This delightfully nutty-flavored organic grain can be substituted for wheat flour in breads, pastas, cookies, crackers, cakes, muffins, pancakes, and waffles. I often cook spelt kernels and toss them in salads for a nice twist. Spelt also compliments rice and pilaf dishes.

May I suggest you try spelt and then use your imagination? It is worth the time to experiment. Feel good about buying local and eating local.


Upcoming Featured Grain: Buckwheat

Buckwheat lovers or not - gear up! Next month we are taking buckwheat to a whole new level. Buckwheat is almost too good to be true. Featuring buckwheat is also my attempt to make peace with the grain. You see, I have suffered from the long-term effects of my dear Grandmother Scarlett's buckwheat pancakes. She knew enough to feed me this amazing grain; I just didn't have sense enough to appreciate its goodness. It never occurred to me that I might be able to come up with an alternative to Grandma's pancakes. For me, at that time, there was not enough butter or syrup to make them acceptable. Please know that I did eat them, with a smile, and Grandma never knew what I really thought! Redemption is nigh. I cannot wait to share with you my "new-take" on Grandmother's buckwheat pancakes.