Every now and then, the home baker will run into a recipe that requires compressed or cake yeast. Most of us are used to using what is known as active dry yeast, which usually comes in packets or jars in an almost granular-looking form. But compressed yeast, which most often …
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Please excuse my play on words, I couldn’t resist. For the last few months, I’ve had the privilege of spending a few hours a week working with Bob on a labeling project. During these talks, we inevitably talk about more than just labeling. Last week we got onto a very …
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Just a few weeks ago, on May 15th, Bob’s Red Mill helped sponsor the Eugene Scottish Festival as they celebrated Scottish Culture and heritage. Although Glasglow is roughly 4685 miles away from Eugene, you could hardly tell during this day long festival of dancing, music, and food. After all, it’s …
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Since we were already aiming to inspire you to try going for a run this week, we thought we’d share some fun photos of Trey, our Director of Corporate Finance, and his son Brysen participating in Portland’s Annual 5k Starlight Run.
This great event which kicks off the Starlight …
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“I’m a glutton for Gluten Free.”-Debbie McFarlane
Debbie McFarlane, one of the friendliest and brightest of our great store employees, is this month’s employee’s choice candidate and has chosen as her favorite bakery item our Gluten Free Vanilla Cupcakes.
Debbie, being gluten intolerant, chooses our gluten free options when she’s …
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When you’re contemplating how to get in your daily 30 minutes of exercise, one of the simplest yet daunting activities to consider is taking up running. Unlike many other exercise plans, the equipment is pretty straightforward and the skill level is basic. All you really need to get started …
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Not too long ago, we offered whole grain cake mixes that a lot of people really loved. Unfortunately, that love was not quite enough to keep these mixes on the shelves. After the products were discontinued, we got numerous calls wanting to know how people could make it themselves.
When …
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You may have already heard by now that Sorghum is the Whole Grain Council’s Grain of the Month for June. Sorghum was already on our minds all through May’s Celiac Disease Awareness Month, as sorghum is often mentioned as the most “wheat-like” of all the gluten free flours. One …
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May 27th was a big day for the students in the Clackamas County Education School District Life Enrichment Education Program as they got together for their annual Spring Track Meet. This track meet brings together all of the special education students of Clackamas County Schools to celebrate the spirit of …
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