The Palouse Heritage Blog
Reflections From the Modern Homesteading Conference
Palouse Heritage Mercantile recently attended the Modern Homesteading Conference in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, where thousands of homesteaders, bakers, farmers, and food enthusiasts gathered to celebrate traditional skills and regenerative agriculture. In this recap, we share highlights from the event, conversations with customers, our heritage grain display, and why interest in freshly milled flour and heirloom wheat continues to grow across America.
Heritage Landrace Grains: The “Sweet Spot” Between Ancient Grains and Modern Wheat
When people start exploring alternatives to modern wheat, they often hear about ancient grains like einkorn, emmer, and spelt. Others stick with conventional modern wheat because it’s familiar and predictable to bake with. At Palouse Heritage, we focus on a better approach that sits right between those two extremes: heritage landrace grains.
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