It's millet time!

So, Riley finally got around to trying some cereal today. However, instead of the usual rice cereal, we decided to make the cereal with millet. You might be thinking, "What the heck is millet? Isn't that the stuff birds eat?" Well, yes it is, but it is also used for other things and MUCH healthier than rice. So I'm very glad you asked. Below are some facts about millet from Wikipedia for you to peruse.

"The millets are a group of small-seeded species of cereal crops or grains, widely grown around the world for food and fodder."

"Millets are rich in B vitamins, especially niacin, B17 (see nitrilosides), B6 and folic acid, calcium, iron, potassium, magnesium, and zinc."

"Millet porridge is a traditional Russian food, eaten sweet (with milk and sugar added at the end of cooking process) or savoury with meat or vegetable stews."

"Millet porridge is a traditional Chinese food, eaten without milk or sugar. Frequently beans, sweet potato, and / or various types of squash will be added."

"Millets, rather than rice, formed important parts of prehistoric diet in Chinese Neolithic and Korean Mumun societies."

(For when Riley gets older):
"Millets are traditionally important grains used in brewing millet beer in some cultures, for instance by the Tao people of Orchid Island and, along with sorghum, by various peoples in East Africa."

"Millet is used to prepare boza fermented drink in Balkan peninsula countries."

"Millet is the base ingredient for the distilled liquor rakshi in Nepal."

So, there you have it. Just some of the wonderful facts about millet. Probably more than you ever wanted to know, huh? And in case you're wondering, Riley loved it. In fact, she couldn't wait for the spoon to get to her face fast enough! :-)