came from ears of grain in the field but is now
a common inhabitant of our pantries, where
its eggs hatch into larvae that consume the
seeds and generate unpleasant smells. There’s
nothing to do with a contaminated batch but
discard it. Keeping seeds in separate glass or
plastic jars will prevent one batch from
contaminating another.
Sprouts
The sprouted seed is a culinary custom of
ancient lineage in Asia, but a very recent
arrival in the West. Thanks to the sprout,
anyone, anytime — even an apartment-
dweller in Anchorage in February — can raise
a good approximation to fresh vegetables with
very little effort. Sprouting often improves a
seed’s vitamin content and digestibility. And
with their nutty flavor and crisp texture,
sprouts are simply a nice change from the
usual vegetables.