Whole grains - stock your pantry.

Stock your pantry with plenty of whole grains. When they are completely whole they last for a good long time, so there's not that worry about spoiling. Of course some grains may spoil faster than others, but some don't. Whole grains with the hard outer layer still on them last longer because it is like it's protective sheild. Once ground however, they begin to spoil since all three parts are mixed and the protective sheild is gone. So if you have leftovers, you know what to do. Put them in the freezer. Of course whole grains when ground are always better fresh, but I've been known to mill too many whole grains and come out with more flour than I need. So the freezer works good. ;)

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