Great Grains!

Amber waves and all that.
Grains, the staff of life! This week's theme is a celebration of the grains that give us life and energy and two of my best friends - bread and pasta. Let's not forget beer!

According to Wiki:

Wholegrains are cereal grains that contain bran and germ as well as the endosperm, in contrast to refined grains, which retain only the endosperm. Wholegrains can generally be sprouted while processed grains generally will not sprout. Wholemeal products are made from wholegrain flour.

Common wholegrains:

• Wheat
• Oat
• Barley - Hulled and Dehulled (not Pearl)
• Maize
• Brown rice
• Rye
• Triticale
• Sprouted Grains

Common wholegrain products include:

• Whole wheat flour
• Whole Wheat Bread
• Whole wheat Pasta
• Rolled oats or oat groats
• Popcorn

Just choose any of Nigella Lawson's recipes that contain grains, preferably whole grains but we are not sticklers by any stretch of the imagination...
Cook it up and post it by February 28th.
Link up to this post with Mr. Linky so we can all see your Great Grains creation!

In the meantime, have you had a chance to check out everybody's fabulous Potluck creations?

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I Heart Cooking Clubs *Great Grains* Participants

1. Natashya - Vegetarian Chili with Cornbread Topping 2. DebinHawaii--Cherried and Chickpea'd Couscous (Actually Farro)

3. Kim-North American Salad 4. Roz - Lemon Risotto

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February Potluck!

Time for our February Potluck!

Your chance to make any Nigella recipe you want to make.

Pick a Nigella recipe from one of her cookbooks or online, cook it and make sure you post it by Sunday, February 21st and of course don't forget to link your post up with Mr. Linky so that everyone can find and see your fabulous Potluck creation.

BTW--don't forget to stop by and see how everyone found "A Little Romance" last week!

Link your I Heart Cooking Clubs post of the week's permalink with Mr. Linky, below, so we can all see your fabulous cooking club creation! Please leave a comment after, each week that you use Mr. Linky to link your post, just to be sure we don't miss anyone.

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See you at the Potluck!

I Heart Cooking Clubs *February Potluck* Participants

1. Natashya - Chicken with Chorizo and Cannellini 2. DebinHawaii--Mirin-Glazed Salmon 3. Chaya - Green Pea Soup

4. Tina Marie (Pineapple Upside down Cake) 5. Picante Prawns, Chicken Schnitzel & absolutely yummy no bake cheese cake 6. The Chef In My Head

7. From the Bookshelf - Love Buns

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A Little Romance...

As you might have realized.. it is Valentine's Day this Sunday, February 14th. A wonderful opportunity to cook or bake for the one(s) you love.
Not in a steamy hot romance at the moment? That's okay.

While it is lovely to be able to celebrate one's undying love... or what-have-you.. you don't necessarily have to be part of a couple to celebrate Valentine's Day.

So, before you go telling me that romance is dead or that Valentine's Day is a Hallmark holiday meant to drain the pockets of the vulnerable...

Consider that you have the ability to make of it what you wish.
Dining by candlelight is good for the soul.

Romantic music, bubble baths.. maybe you dream of this guy.

Or maybe your favourite Valentine is a puppy.

Even better, this guy WITH a puppy!

Or maybe you just prefer to celebrate by yourself.

Find a Romantic Nigella recipe - either in one of her books or online - and post it by February 14th, then link up to Mr. Linky so that we can all share in your delicious dishes!

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In the meantime - have you had a chance to check out last week's Budgets and Bargains?

Happy Valentine's Day!

I Heart Cooking Clubs *A Little Romance...* Participants

1. Kim - Heart Shaped Granola Muffins 2. Natashya - Caramelized Pineapple with Hot Chocolate Sauce 3. Mia 4. DebinHawaii--Quivering With Passion Jellies

5. Tina Marie (Bourbon Ribs and Spoon Bread) 6. TheBurmeseMom 7. Mary @ Passionate Perseverance 8. Andrea at Nummy Kitchen -- Jumbleberry Crumbles

9. Muffins for Hubby 10. Lara in the Lab 11. Roz

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