In the Garden of Eden (Foods)

I've always liked Eden Foods' beans. And, about a year ago, I discovered the wonderfulness that is Eden Ponzu Sauce ( for a while there, I was usin' it every day!). So when Eden asked me if I'd like to sample some of their new products, I of course jumped at the chance. Little did I know just how many products they'd send me...
Their generosity was mind-boggling; here's what came in my package:

1. Organic Spelt Flakes
2. Organic Kamut Flakes
3. Organic Brown Rice Flakes
4. Organic Buckwheat
5. Wild Rice
6. Organic Popcorn
7. Organic Wild Berry Mix
8. Organic Trail Mix (called "All Mixed Up")
9. Organic Tamari Almonds

As if that weren't enough, the kind folks at Eden Foods also sent me a pen and TEN coupons so that I can stock my pantry with even more Eden-y goodness!

So far, I've tried the Kamut flakes, Spelt flakes, and Buckwheat. My mom's been munchin' on the popcorn, and the trail mix has kept my dad busy during several business trips (instant airplane entertainment!).

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Both the Spelt and Kamut flakes can be cooked in the same manner as rolled oats. The Kamut flakes are thinner than oats, and they yield a slightly sweeter hot cereal. And the Spelt flakes possess a mildly nutty, roasted flavor. Oatmeal is still #1 in my book, but by sometimes subbing these grains for my beloved oats, I'm able to get my daily oatmeal fix and have a varied diet simultaneously.
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As for the "Mystery Grain" featured in this post? It was the Spelt Flakes. But Julz, I'll give you credit anyway, because you tried SO hard! (And because you're so cute!)
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Chocolate-Covered Song of the Day
Hot Hot Hot
(Arrow)
Listening to this song kept me warm while I ran in the 30-degree morning. With the brightly-shining sun and " feelin hot hot hot" screaming in my head, the cold didn't bother me one bit :o).
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Chocolate-Covered Meals of the Day


Isn't it gorgeous? Curried veggies (asparagus, carrots, green beans, bean sprouts, and cauliflower), a super-sweetie orange, kale-Romaine salad with salsa, and Kamut Pilaf

Spelt Flakes made with soymilk and cinnamon, with Creamy Cantaloupe Ice Cream tagging along for the ride. Wheeeeeeee!!!!!!!!!!!

I have a few more meals to post that incorporate these Eden grains, but unfortunately my camera needs to be charged before I can transfer the pics onto my computer. So I'll get the other pictures up tomorrow. To be continued...