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pamcook
True Blue Farmgirl
228 Posts
Pam
Chapel Hill
NC
USA
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 Posted - May 20 2009 : 12:56:58 PM
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While working with my starter, I gave up on the KA brand and went looking for a flour with no malted barley. Gave up and ordered flour from Mary Jane (my starter loves it!). In the spirit of eating locally, I started searching again for local flour - found some from the Old Mill in Guilford County. I called and the woman said, "Why would you put malted barley in flour?"  I certainly don't know why! Since I'll be meeting with my Farm Girl Chapter next month and I have 10 pounds of Mary Jane's flour, the timing should be perfect (she said they sell it at the Piedmont Farmer's Market)!
So - if you're looking for local flour in central NC - look no further!
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pamcook
True Blue Farmgirl
228 Posts
Pam
Chapel Hill
NC
USA
228 Posts |
Posted - May 20 2009 : 1:04:56 PM
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Hm - I didn't think to ask if it's organic. She said, "no chemicals, no preservatives but not certified organic". Now I just don't know...any thoughts?
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graciegreeneyes
True Blue Farmgirl
3107 Posts
Amy Grace
Rosalia
WA
USA
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Posted - May 20 2009 : 4:07:44 PM
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Pam, I try to eat organic but if it came down to a fairly clean local product vs. organic/long-distance, personally I'd go with local. It saves on the fuel from shipping, and supports the local economy too. I recommend talking to the folks at the mill too, and finding out their mission and what they mean by natural. You can get a good feel for a product when you meet the producer!! l
Amy Grace
Farmgirl #224
"use it up, wear it out, make it do, or do without"
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pamcook
True Blue Farmgirl
228 Posts
Pam
Chapel Hill
NC
USA
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Posted - May 21 2009 : 08:18:04 AM
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Amy - I guess that's the way I think, too. But! I did find a local mill that offers organic! I'm so happy about this because I saw the mill a few weeks ago and was so hoping they would offer organic. I called - they supply our local Whole Foods for the bulk section but it's much more expensive than if I drive out to pick it up. I told her all about Mary Jane's Farm and our Artisan Sourdough projects. She was thrilled to hear so many women are now making their own breads. It's Lindley Mills in Graham NC - she sells in 25# bags.
BTW - she mentioned I should caution everyone to be sure we store our organic flours in a cool dark place during the warm summer months.
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graciegreeneyes
True Blue Farmgirl
3107 Posts
Amy Grace
Rosalia
WA
USA
3107 Posts |
Posted - May 23 2009 : 6:47:42 PM
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That's awesome Pam!!
Farmgirl #224
"use it up, wear it out, make it do, or do without"
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C.W.
True Blue Farmgirl
101 Posts
Chelsea
Prosser
WA
USA
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Posted - May 26 2009 : 06:45:03 AM
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| Pam, I just wanted to mention that the first flour you found could also be organic. Around here, our farmgirls that sell produce at the market grow organic but are not allowed to say "organic" because they don't have all the expensive certification. Like Amy said, check into the company. Glad to hear you also found another source. |
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pamcook
True Blue Farmgirl
228 Posts
Pam
Chapel Hill
NC
USA
228 Posts |
Posted - May 27 2009 : 11:59:37 AM
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I wondered about the "certification" issue. Lindley Mills (built in 1755 - amazing, huh?) is much closer but when I meet with my Farm Girl chapter, I'm closer to Old Mill. I'll have to go check them out.
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Mamarude
True Blue Farmgirl
107 Posts
Anna
Durango
Colorado
USA
107 Posts |
Posted - May 28 2009 : 6:54:58 PM
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Calicogirl
True Blue Farmgirl
5216 Posts
Sharon
Bruce Crossing
Michigan
USA
5216 Posts |
Posted - May 28 2009 : 8:20:06 PM
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Cherian,
In Cortez you can get 20-25 (or even 50#) sacks of flour at the local Milling Company. (They are closed on weekends.) The flour feels wonderful. I think Albertson's and City Market in DGO carry it.
~Sharon
By His Grace, For His Glory
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Tammyb
True Blue Farmgirl
511 Posts
Tammy
Bluffton
Ohio
USA
511 Posts |
Posted - May 29 2009 : 05:16:01 AM
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If you live in Ohio, near Bluffton, we have a local organic farmer who is now selling wheat berries, ground ww flour, blue corn meal , yellow corn meal .... I think that is it. Works out very well for us. Great results.
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pamcook
True Blue Farmgirl
228 Posts
Pam
Chapel Hill
NC
USA
228 Posts |
Posted - May 29 2009 : 08:37:36 AM
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I found out this week that the farm where I get grain fed beef is growing hard wheat. Has anyone used a grain mill at home to make their own bread flour? It would sure save me a lot of driving/money.
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Ms.Lilly
True Blue Farmgirl
826 Posts
Lillian
Scotts Mills
OR
USA
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Posted - May 30 2009 : 08:26:48 AM
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Pam-I have been milling my own grain for a few years now and will never buy the pre-milled stuff again. In face I have been baking my own bread forever and refuse to buy a loaf from the store! I will help you any way I can just holler.
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pamcook
True Blue Farmgirl
228 Posts
Pam
Chapel Hill
NC
USA
228 Posts |
Posted - Jun 03 2009 : 05:42:25 AM
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Lillian - thank you so much! I found the wheat berries at Whole Foods last night. Amazing what you find when you're eyes are open. I'm on the hunt for a grain mill now. I should say, I'm on the hunt for a great deal on a grain mill ;)
How do you store your wheat?
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