The ingredient of the week  is barley, a hearty, healthy grain that’s perfect for autumn soups, warm salads, and much more. When the weather cools off and the sunlight is more golden I start to crave the nutty, sweet, wholesome flavor of barley. Often, we get stuck in a rut eating the same old oats or rice. Trying barley is a great way to shake things up in the kitchen. It goes so well with fall vegetables like butternut squash or fruits like apples. This week at la domestique we’ll learn about the different varieties of barley, from hulled barley to pearled barley to barley flour. Look for plenty of inspiration on cooking with barley tomorrow in 10 Ways Tuesday. I’ll have original recipes and creative ideas throughout the week. Barley is an ancient grain grown all over the world, and we’ll take a look at how different cultures like to prepare it. I’m excited to cook in the moment with you here at la domestique.com!