grains

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The lentils are well-cooked when they are tender — you should be able to press and mash the individual grains between your fingers.

From Salon • Jun. 7, 2026

For the next 49,000 years, the sticky pits captured virtually everything that fell or walked onto them, from grains of pollen borne by the wind to hapless ancient camels and Columbian mammoths.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

The new study found that diets high in minimally processed foods, such as fresh fruits, vegetables, whole grains, fish and unprocessed meats, were linked to a decreased risk of dementia and cognitive impairment.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

Preston Arrington began renting land from his father in Sunflower County, Miss., a quarter-century ago to grow cotton and grains — becoming the fourth generation of his family to choose a career in the fields.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026

I soaked the rice before boiling it and stirred it so that it was fluffy and the grains did not stick together.

From "Homeless Bird" by Gloria Whelan