Flour Power: A Guide To Modern Home Grain Milling

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Summary: Best Thing Since Sliced Bread
Review: My wife read this book and was so excited about making bread at home, that I had to read the book myself to see what all the ruckus was about. I'll have to admit that before I opened the book, I thought that milling raw wheat and making bread was something reminiscent of the "foxfire" series of do-it-yourself books. Was I ever wrong. The book is at once engaging and entertaining. Ms. Basey's research is heads above any I've read. Her knowledge of grain mills, proteins, glutens, natural vitamins and minerals is amazing. Her practical bread-making technique and application is easy to follow and even a tough guy like me can make great bread. I'm not talking bread like some make from a pre-mixed bag of flour bought at the local market. I'm talking the bread that fills the house with that fresh baked smell one never forgets. The kind that causes you to drool waitng for the baking cycle to finish. The kind that begs for fresh butter and a hungry mouth. Thanks for this wonderful resource and congrats on creating the best book of it's kind since sliced bread !!! Pardon the pun, I couldn't resist.


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Summary: Hawaiian Health Not!!
Review: Now this is the book to read!!

All Americans have to take an active part in improving their immunity systems as a whole. Each of us can do our part by taking better care of ourselves. This book shows us how to take a big step toward living longer and healthier. Plus, how much more fun can you have, than inventing wonderful healthy breads that they do not sell in the local store!



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Summary: Something for everyone
Review: There's something for everyone who is interested in "good" food. This author knows her stuff. Extremely well researched, ought to be a mandatory source book for anyone studying nutrition. But still easily readable and imminently enjoyable for the everyday cook. Particularly liked Chapter 5 with it's info on good carbs.