Portland Observar November 29. 1979 Page 7 J The rich texture and fu ll grain flavor o f barley are being discovered as consumers seek out foods that are nutritious and economical. But, actually, barley is being re­ discovered. The tru th is that its history is entwined with that o f many nations and peoples. For instance, did you know that it figures prom in en tly in Jewish biblical history? It formed part o f the diet o f David’s army (II Samuel 17:28) and of those who cut down the timber o f Lebanon for the Temple o f Solomon (II Chronicles 1:9). It is also believed that the “ first fruit o f the harvest” (Leviticus 23:9-15), reaped on the second day o f Passover, was a reference to barley. Seasons at one time were even marked by it. O f the cereals grown in biblical times, barley ripened first and the “ barley harvest season” was designated as a sign o f spring (Ruth 1:22) Back then, barley was a staple food. It, like the wheat that even­ tu a lly gained more widespread usage, was baked into bread after being ground into flour. There was a time, though, that barley was so ex­ tensively cultivated that the value of a field was estimated on the basis o f the amount o f barley required to sow it. Because barley is such a hardy cereal grain (belonging to the family Gramineae), it figures in the history o f many other lands and times, too. It grows in poor soil and under poor conditions, so it is common to both subtropical and arctic regions. Barley is mentioned in writings dating back before 3,000 B.C. It has nourished the Chinese, the Scots, the Scandinavians and the Turks. The Lake Dwellers o f Switzerland, about 1,000 B .C ., knew at least three kinds. Later, it was destined to sail with Columbus into the New World and later still to travel westward across the prairie with pioneer settlers. As modern processing methods have been improved, barley has been increasingly easy to use-to the point that it is prepared in 10 minutes when quick barley is chosen. Regular barley, ideal for those rich, wonder­ ful soups that Jewish and other good cooks have perfected through time, takes about an hour. But whether you use barley as a thickener in soups, in a main dish or casserole or as a rice or potato sub­ stitute, you are getting an interesting historical food. And a n u rtitio u s one, too. Barley is a source o f p ro tein , th iam in e , niacin, phossphorus and iron. It ’s a hearty grain food that is coming into its own—again-after many years. Go back to b a rle y -u s in g these delicious, simple recipes. Explore history! Back to barley means back to the days when Old Fashioned Beef Stew sim m ered on the back o f Grandm a's stove. Safeway Ads Good 7 Days Yubati Coffee 98 White Satin Granulated 5-lb Bag Save 52' V 7 Facial Tissue 5-Lb. Sugar Truly Fine 2-Ply Tissue 200-Ct Box 97 Save 26' on 2 2*1 ( M l 200 SUPER SAVERS WEEKLY (Not Advertised) Budweiser 39 12 Pak Beer 12 Ounce Cans Plus Deposit Save SO 12-Pak 12 Pak 9 MkhHoti B w 6 Pak 12 o i BUS »? 39 Plus O p I 7 Once you've tried Chicken Barley Salad, yo u 'll go back to it o fte n fo r its w holesom e grain fla vor and pleasing texture. Chicken Barley Salad 1 cup quick barley 1 teaspoon salt 3 cups boiling w ater 2 cups chopped cooked chicken 2 cups th in celery slices ’A cup green onion slices one 8-oz. carton (1 cup) plain yo gu rt 2 tablespoons soy sauce 1/8 teaspoon garlic pow der 1/8 teaspoon pepper S tir barley in to salted b o ilin g water. C over; simm er 10 to 12 minutes or until tender, stirring oc­ casionally. D ra in; cool. Add remaining ingredients; toss. C h ill. Serve on lettuce with tomato wedges, if desired. Makes about 8 servings. V A R IA T IO N : Substitute 36 cup regular barley for quick barley; in­ crease boiling water to 4 cups. In ­ crease cooking tim e to 1 hour; proceed as recipe directs. 2-Lb. Cheddar $ 3 3 9 Vegetable Oil S |4 9 Nu-Made For Salads or Cooking 38-ounce Btl Save Lucerne Medium Cheddar Loal Save *1 Buffalo Fish $1.83 lb. to beat our everyday low prices on Oregon Grown Fryers. Don't Wait til the Weekend for Low Prices1 .Lombard store only Our s are low every day on all chicken partsl If you like special cut or freezer pack — ask usl Fresh. Oregon grown fryers, cut up 69c lb. (No lim it) Boneless, skinless b re a s t.................................... $2.70 lb. In d iv id u a l o u lc lt t r o z a n p a r ta The 1 Chicken Wr L Market J O p e n 10 00 em-6 0 0 p m M on -S a l Two cannai "ant natqhborhood locations' I 7 i t S £ B a lm o n t 239-5150 3 31 0 N L o m b ard 283-6025 Chicken of the Sea Oil or Water Pack 6 5-ounce Can et» Save 32' Ea. 67< Mustard Greens C risp .. Delivered Fresh Daily 4 k*1 Fresh Pork Ribs Small Side BQ Sauce Chuck Roast U S D A / CHOICE ) i n l » . ^ 00*’ Í1 lb D,c 4 '* Ç $ xdet limited »o Retail Quanti he » Only ...and a little bit more tJ u n w A T càeeòwbrj fr d 9AFIWHT ceeeew~CiT$ Coupon Redeemable thru Dec '1 1979 Everything you want from a store SAFEWAY No. 2 Russet Potatoes 2