Rye is one of the healthiest grains on the planet offering a number of great benefits for the body such as aiding in digestion, weight control, and reducing the risks of high blood pressure and heart attacks. Rye may not be the first ingredient people think of when creating tasty recipes, but these recipes are sure to please even the toughest of critics. Rye Berry Salad with Orange Vinaigrette   This refreshing rye berry salad is a great addition to any summer cookout.Ingredients3...

A great article from the New York Times on the evolving popularity of Rye Bread.Click here to go to the Full Article

Although when we think of rye we typically think of the bread cooked from it or, at least here at Brooks Grain, the brew made with it, eating rye berries and using them for cooking and baking is a healthful option in the kitchen. Rye has a very hearty and distinct flavor profile which makes it all the better to incorporate into your cooking and baking routines. As a rye grain supplier, we like to share our love of these lesser used grains and differing ways to build them into your life. The...

Thoughts on whiskey: “Too much of anything is bad, but too much good whiskey is barely enough.”   Mark Twain

“Happiness is having a rare steak, a bottle of whisky, and a dog to eat the rare steak.”  Johnny Carson  

“Civilization started with distillation.” – Justin King, Master Distiller, Ole Smoky Distillery

Thoughts on whiskey: “The water was not fit to drink. To make it palatable, we had to add whisky. By diligent effort, I learned to like it.”Photo from Life Hack

Thoughts on whiskey: ‎”I wish to live to 150 years old, but the day I die, I wish it to be with a cigarette in one hand and a glass of whiskey in the other.”  

There’s nothing more satisfying than a good whiskey after a long, hard day. Actually, there’s nothing more satisfying than a good whiskey, period.In honor of this spirit, we have put together 9 famous quotes by people who loved whiskey just as much as you.“Too much of anything is bad, but too much good whiskey is barely enough.” – Mark Twain “My own experience has been that the tools I need for my trade are paper, tobacco, food, and a little whisky.&...

A link to the USDA (United States Department of Agriculture) and FAS (Foreign Agriculture Service) updated information on the markets and trade of grain worldwide.  For rye, see pages 31-33.