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For more than 10,000 years, grains have been the staples of Western civilization. The stored energy of grain allowed our ancestors to shift from nomadic hunting and gathering and build settled communitieseven great cities. Though most bread now comes from factory bakeries, the symbolism of wheat and breadamber waves of grain, the staff of lifestill carries great meaning. Today, bread and beer are once again building community as a new band of farmers, bakers, millers, and maltsters work to reinvent local grain systems. The New Bread Basket tells their stories and reveals the village that stands behind every loaf and every pint. While eating locally grown crops like heirloom tomatoes has become almost a clich, grains are late in arriving to local tables, because growing them requires a lot of land and equipment.
About the Author
Amy Halloran is curious about food and farming, and has been following the revival of regional grain production for several years. She likes to cook, especially for a lot of people. She lives in upstate New York with her family, and she never tires of pancakes.
Find out more at her website http://amyhalloran.com.
