[nelie]

I use a variety of grains and barley is certainly one of them

[caryesings]

Count me as a big barley fan. I was just explaining to my sister and niece that subbing barley in recipes for white rice is less jarring to the taste and texture than swapping out to brown rice.

[FitGirlyGirl]

deblep - It's not easy to explain. It has a very warm flavor with. It tastes a bit like puffed wheat, it's a little like oatmeal but with separate grains. Hubby says it tastes like super golden crisp cereal without the sweetness, if that helps.

JustBeckyV - We have Quaker Quick Barley: 1/3 cup dry (about a cup cooked) - 160 cal, 0.5g fat, 37g carb, 5g fiber, 5g protein.

Thanks for all the ideas. Hubby is really interested in the lamb and leek stew over barley idea.