tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22910471.post117862880638808213..comments2024-03-12T07:25:02.971+01:00Comments on The Daily Tiffin: Singing the Praises of FarroMeeta K. Wolffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05431777565420421364noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22910471.post-68560603749847350232009-02-14T23:18:00.000+01:002009-02-14T23:18:00.000+01:00Farro can actually be any of the hulled wheat vari...Farro can actually be any of the hulled wheat varieties, spelt, emmer, or einkorn, though emmer is the most common from Italy. The gluten content and your tolerance if you have a sensitivity may vary from variety to variety. Regular wheat (often called wheat berries, when in the same whole form as farro) can also be prepared the same way, though there may be slight taste and texture differences.<BR/><BR/>This may make more a difference with some varieties than others, but often a soak overnight before cooking (and cooking very gently) may bring out the best flavor and texture.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22910471.post-36485804610405865432008-03-11T21:43:00.000+01:002008-03-11T21:43:00.000+01:00Wow! that is some choice at such an early age. I ...Wow! that is some choice at such an early age. I have not made or eaten Farro. Sounds interesting to say the least. I like trying new things so thanks for sharing.<BR/><BR/>Sharona MaySharona Mayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12187979230694568234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22910471.post-33798447326161131672008-03-09T16:27:00.000+01:002008-03-09T16:27:00.000+01:00Meg, I've actually made it without butter and chee...Meg, I've actually made it without butter and cheese for vegan friends and it works perfectly!<BR/><BR/>suganya, thanks for the welcome and I know my daughter will appreciate your kind words. :-)<BR/><BR/>pixie, I hope you do try farro... and thanks!<BR/><BR/>bellini valli, so glad you liked the za'tar. it's a real favorite of ours.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22910471.post-81623093258092420042008-03-09T16:19:00.000+01:002008-03-09T16:19:00.000+01:00Congratulations on her new gig!!! I recently tried...Congratulations on her new gig!!! I recently tried a recipe from your blog for za'atar..fab--u--lous :DValerie Harrison (bellini)https://www.blogger.com/profile/10205920305666658534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22910471.post-7540668311090868072008-03-08T21:55:00.000+01:002008-03-08T21:55:00.000+01:00Meeta, according to wiki Farro is called "Emmer" i...Meeta, according to wiki Farro is called "Emmer" in German and seems to be an old sort of wheat and kamut:<BR/>http://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emmer_(Getreide)<BR/>I'm sure Kamut or Ebly would work fine! (and I really really have to get my hands on some now...)<BR/><BR/>;)jokergirl@wererabbitshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00201963556604971582noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22910471.post-68473148889492380522008-03-08T07:56:00.000+01:002008-03-08T07:56:00.000+01:00This site is very new to me-i've never heard of fa...This site is very new to me-i've never heard of farro, must research it!<BR/><BR/>Gorgeous painting, she's very talented.Pixiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02058251511173537700noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22910471.post-14526456149787392972008-03-08T00:18:00.000+01:002008-03-08T00:18:00.000+01:00Ann, Welcome to DT. Thanks for the info on farro. ...Ann, Welcome to DT. Thanks for the info on farro. It will be on my next shopping list. My compliments to Sophie. The painting is adorable.Suganyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12821337638419512585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22910471.post-48360498983971138642008-03-07T23:23:00.000+01:002008-03-07T23:23:00.000+01:00I first had farro while in Italy and looking for a...I first had farro while in Italy and looking for a whole grain. Brought mine back from there. It is the grain of ancient Rome or so we were told!<BR/><BR/>This recipe looks absolutely great, and for for my diet (vegan macrobiotic) I could easily substitute olive oil for butter and leave off the cheese.<BR/><BR/>When I came to Sophie's art work I gasped ...it is SO wonderful!! When you start painting vegetables it's a sure sign of a vegetabler lover.Meg Wolffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10052363163218543818noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22910471.post-23989192931095989122008-03-07T23:14:00.000+01:002008-03-07T23:14:00.000+01:00meeta, I'd think kamut would work-- though I am n...meeta, I'd think kamut would work-- though I am not familiar with how it tastes! Thanks for the welcome, I'm glad to be here!<BR/><BR/>nupur, good food is delicious and there is a lot of good food out there in the non-meat realm. Thanks for the kind words... I, of course, think Sophie is a gem. :-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22910471.post-33506161238803515212008-03-07T22:14:00.000+01:002008-03-07T22:14:00.000+01:00Sophie is a very talented painter! I enjoyed your...Sophie is a very talented painter! I enjoyed your post and look forward to future ones.<BR/> I have been eating meatless meals for 14 years or more, and I think it will take a whole lifetime to discover all the wonderful meatless food out there :) Thank you for introducing me to farro and escarole.Nupurhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03890441057480820053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22910471.post-23358043861263729372008-03-07T21:35:00.000+01:002008-03-07T21:35:00.000+01:00Escarole is a lovely and aromatic vegetable. I als...Escarole is a lovely and aromatic vegetable. I also love the use of Farro. I bought kamut this week and wanted to experiment with that. Ann, do you think I could substitute kamut for the farro here?<BR/><BR/>Welcome the team and look forward to your articles and Sophie's paintings.Meeta K. Wolffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05431777565420421364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22910471.post-45082727930594011292008-03-07T19:53:00.000+01:002008-03-07T19:53:00.000+01:00Thanks, jokergirl! I'm really glad to be here!Thanks, jokergirl! I'm really glad to be here!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22910471.post-73281828749418012522008-03-07T19:51:00.000+01:002008-03-07T19:51:00.000+01:00Manggy, one of these days you'll come to New York ...Manggy, one of these days you'll come to New York and we'll cook together for days... :-)<BR/><BR/>Susan, thank you! I'll pass your kind words on to Sophie.<BR/><BR/>anonymous, I buy farro at Wholefoods. You may find it at an Italian specialty shop, as well. Good luck!<BR/><BR/>lydia, thank you!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22910471.post-17309322294793456442008-03-07T19:01:00.000+01:002008-03-07T19:01:00.000+01:00Welcome to the team, Ann!I have the same eating ha...Welcome to the team, Ann!<BR/>I have the same eating habits as Sophie - looking forward to a recipe exchange with you via this blog!<BR/>I think I have eaten Farro (or a similar grain) before. I should find some of it here, it's such a nice alternative to rice or pasta!<BR/><BR/>;)jokergirl@wererabbitshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00201963556604971582noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22910471.post-31778363894152661192008-03-07T18:56:00.000+01:002008-03-07T18:56:00.000+01:00Welcome to the DT team, Ann! Looking forward to re...Welcome to the DT team, Ann! Looking forward to reading more of your wonderful posts.Lydia (The Perfect Pantry)https://www.blogger.com/profile/18005372315838352874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22910471.post-57381364949591708752008-03-07T18:44:00.000+01:002008-03-07T18:44:00.000+01:00Mind sharing where you can purchase farro? Thanks....Mind sharing where you can purchase farro? Thanks.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22910471.post-53646475344263907432008-03-07T17:58:00.000+01:002008-03-07T17:58:00.000+01:00I grew up on escarole, and it remains one of my fa...I grew up on escarole, and it remains one of my favorite vegetables. I love this rustic Italian dish, Ann. And please tell Sophie the watercolor is simply lovely.Susan from Food Bloggahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11034518858688958369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22910471.post-56635037249456608642008-03-07T17:44:00.000+01:002008-03-07T17:44:00.000+01:00Nice painting by Sophie :) (she's a fast worker, i...Nice painting by Sophie :) (she's a fast worker, isn't she?) I've seen neither farro nor escarole in my life. I've tasted endive (closest relative?) maybe once or twice and I loved it, so I know I'll just love this dish. I have no idea where the restaurant sourced their farro and I've not been able to find either ingredient... Sigh.. I have so much to learn.Manggyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05977929776424593762noreply@blogger.com