A Newbie -First Post

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This is my first post since I have been reading this site for about a month,

and learning alot from all of you.

Rose, Barley is a good thickener for soups and stews, and great with a rich

beef broth.

I have a recipe using Barley as a sidedish that I love, especially when I'm

craving carbs:

2 cups chopped Portabella Mushrooms

4 Scallions or spring onions - chopped

1 cup Barley

2 Tbs. butter

2 or 3 bullion cubes - vegetable or chicken

3 1/2 cups water - boiling

2 tsp. dill weed

2 tsp. Tamari

Saute' onions in butter for 5 minutes ( I use a large cast iron skillet)

Add mushrooms and saute' for 5 minutes.

Dissolve bullion in 1 cup boiling water, add to pan, then add remaining

boiling water, add barley, dill, and Tamari. Cover and simmer until all the

liquid is absorbed.

Before ER4YT I would eat this as a main course with sour cream on top, along

with a salad and good french bread and butter.

Now, it's an occasional side dish, sometimes I cheat with a little sour

cream, but bread is in the past.

Also, on the back of the Barley bag from the Health Food store is a good

recipe for barley/apple pudding .

Joy