Is it normal to have barley noticeable breakouts when first starting birth control?
Q. I get these little, barley noticeable breakouts along my chin, forehead, and nose. I've never broken out like this before, but I just started birth control about a week ago. Could that be causing the change? Will it go away?
Asked by Holly - Fri Jan 29 09:40:43 2010 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Completely normal. It's due to the hormone changes in your body. The breakouts may go away or come and go every now and then. Just make sure to keep your face clean and moisturized.
Answered by joliesoleil - Fri Jan 29 09:47:51 2010

How long do you steam (pearl) barley, and how much water is needed in the rice bowl?
Q. Using a vegetable steamer/rice cooker, barley is not listed in the manual. Conflicting info on the web so far. Manufacturer takes to too long to respond- need to fix tonight for dinner. Simmered it in a pot- still interested to know how to use steamer to cook the barley instead. Anyone done this?
Asked by Summer - Fri Apr 17 13:55:27 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. It is safer to boil it for 15mins, then steam it for 10 mins.
Answered by em - Fri Apr 17 14:08:10 2009

Can I eat ground barley like a cereal?
Q. I have been looking in my store for bread or cereal made of barley, but all they sell is ground barley for making bread. Do you think I could eat this with some water like cream of wheat, or would that taste really bad or be way too much fiber to try? Any other suggestions as to where I can get cereal or bread made only of barley? Thanks!
Asked by William Wiseone - Fri Feb 29 21:33:58 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. I found a hot cereal made exclusively with barley grits. Here is the link: I don't see any problem with eating ground barley as a breakfast cereal. In fact, any grain is okay to eat as a breakfast cereal, even rice! However, I particularly like the 7-grain cereal mix from Bob's Red Mill and I also love oatmeal. Also, I don't believe that the fiber in the barley would be a problem. Barley doesn't have much more fiber than other whole grain cereals.
Answered by Blake17 - Fri Feb 29 21:49:21 2008

Can I substitute self-rising or all-purpose flour for barley or rye flour?
Q. There is a dog treat recipe I want to make, but it has barley and rye flour. The only kinds of flour I have are all-purpose and self-rising. Can I substitute either of these for the barley or rye flour?
Asked by HI - Wed Jul 2 09:09:39 2008 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Use the all-purpose, because barley and rye flours don't have salt and baking powder in them already like self-rising does.
Answered by 2bzy - Wed Jul 2 09:16:25 2008

What is a better grain to feed my horse to increase his weight. Barley or oats?
Q. He is a 5 year old thoroughbred who is not in work. I have been told a few different answers. Some prefer oats other barley. Does any one know which is the better of the two?
Asked by Horse Fan - Tue Jan 15 18:37:49 2008 - - 14 Answers - 0 Comments

A. In my personal experience, I had a very hot thoroughbred that I had difficulty keeping him cool ( i.e. less nutty) and straight oats or sweet feed was out of the question. I did some investigating and found out that years ago, barley was the preferred grain fed to Arabians to keep them fit and cool. I tried it and It worked for my horse. Just remember that any change in feed must be done gradually to avoid any risk of colic or founder. Personally if you want to increase weight, I would feed a little corn or beet pulp, plus a good quality mixed hay. Good Luck and I hope that helps.
Answered by 1crossmare - Tue Jan 15 20:03:40 2008

I am looking for ways to make BARLEY interesting. Do you have any recipes or tips ?
Q. I have acquired lots of pearl barley, and don't really know what to do with it to serve to a diverse crowd. Thanks.
Asked by Psych Lapse - Sun May 31 13:24:38 2009 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments

A. I am a former chef and we use to make a risotto like dish as a side, and even cooked it and mixed it with vegetables and light dressing for a salad on buffets/brunches, we added the usual veg, even wilted some watercress but spinach will do, and a oil and vinegar dressing like on Tabbouleh salad.
Answered by The Unknown Chef - Sun May 31 16:23:41 2009

Will this Barley work for my home brew?
Q. I'm planning on brewing my first home brew and I was just wondering if Sugat Pearl Barley would work? I'm using the coffee pot brew. Would it still work without malting it?
Asked by Brrdog - Fri Mar 27 16:51:48 2009 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments

A. yes but you have to malt it first. edit: Six row barley would be better. If you are new to brewing start with a kit.
Answered by David C - Fri Mar 27 16:56:39 2009

Whats the difference between Carling and the new 100% barley carling?
Q. I notice there is a new Carling Larger out and its 100% Barley, I was gonna buy it but didn't know what the difference was and wasn't gonna buy them in case I didn't like them. Anyone know what them like? Am they like the normal Carling Larger?
Asked by ME - Wed Nov 19 16:57:37 2008 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments

A. One of them is 100% barley! Guess which one?
Answered by Rey Mysterio - Wed Nov 19 17:21:35 2008

How do you cook barley?
Q. I bought hulled barley and have no idea how to cook it. I would like someone to explain to me exactly how to cook it. Please:-) Also, pearled barley as well. Preferably someone who has cooked barley before, because most of the cooking website instructions are too darn confusing and not thorough enough. Thank you. I appreciate these answers, but I actually don't add butter, or salt, or anything other than raisins and nuts (I eat it for breakfast). Also, please don't compare it to anything... what if I don't know how to cook beans! LOL.
Asked by notkatemoss - Thu Mar 12 14:13:08 2009 - - 2 Answers - 2 Comments

A. Cook the hulled barley or the pearled barley the same as you would beans. Put it to soak for a few hours in water, heat and simmer for several hours. Add your meats, veggies and other seasonings for soup or stew. There is also a rolled or crushed barley that is really quick cooking. Takes only about 30 minutes to fully cook. Barley has a tough coating on it that requires long slow cooking. In this it is like cooking dried beans or lentils. Season the same as you would for the beans.
Answered by Miz Lamb - Thu Mar 12 14:42:56 2009

what is the recipe for roasting barley grains and then the subsequent wheat for the preparation of tsampa?
Q. I am trying to roast my own barley and barley flour to produce homemade tibetan tsampa and I would like to know a specific recipe if there is one who knows. (What kind of barley and how long to roast, both the whole barley and hulled wheat?) Also, how would buttered tea be best prepared?
Asked by Tathagata - Tue Jun 27 23:19:10 2006 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Tsampa Tsampa (Tibetan: rtsam pa) is a Tibetan staple foodstuff, particularly prominent in the central part of the country. It is roasted flour, usually barley (nas rtsam), sometimes also wheat (gro rtsam) or rice ('bras rtsam). It is usually mixed with Tibetan tea, or po-cha, a salty, yak-milk tea. Preparation Tsampa is quite simple to prepare; indeed, it is known as a convenience food and often used by sherpas, nomads, and other travelers. In its simplest form, tsampa may be prepared by placing the roasted flour in a bowl and pouring tea over the top (some prefer to switch the two actions). After the preparer uses his fingers to knead the mixture into a doughy paste, small parts of the tsampa are broken off, kneaded into small rolls… [cont.]
Answered by Desi Chef - Tue Jun 27 23:58:08 2006

What's the best, easy way to get greens like barley grass?
Q. I could definitly use something like barley or wheat grass in my diet. Should I buy a powder, pill, or what? Has anyone had any good results from this type of thing? Please share and I'll pick best answer!
Asked by Kid - Fri Mar 28 01:23:42 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Here's a web sight to get some
Answered by persistentchickainti - Fri Mar 28 22:17:30 2008

What is malted barley and is it nutritious?
Q. What is malted barley? I buy a few different kinds of Ezekiel 4:9 bread (which I really enjoy) and I just recently noticed that they all contain malted barley... ...also, is it nutritious? Thank you! -Chloe
Asked by Life On Wheels - Wed Sep 12 14:47:22 2007 - - 7 Answers - 0 Comments

A. It is sprouted barley and some people seem to get more energy from it as they don't have to digest so much or even lose nutritious parts to digestion.
Answered by Princessa Macha Venial - Thu Sep 20 10:42:22 2007

Does anybody know a recipe for barley bread?
Q. It includes barley meal and it tastes divine with lurpak butter spread on top. That is all i know. my gran used to make it.
Asked by Clarsair - Thu Aug 31 07:38:35 2006 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Barley bread 4 1/2 ts Dry yeast 2 c Warm water 2 tb Honey 2 c Barley flour 2 c Wholewheat flour 2 c Unbleached white flour 2 tb Olive oil 2 ts Salt Dissolve yeast in warm water & place in large mixing bowl. Stir in honey & leave till yeast becomes foamy. Combine the three flours & add half to the yeast. Beat with a wooden spoon for 10 minutes. The consistency should be of thick mud. Cover & set aside to rise for 1 hour, till the dough has doubled. Punch dough down & carefully fold in olive oil, salt & 1/2 c remaining flour. Gradually fold in more flour till dough starts to come away from the sides of the bowl. Place dough on a lightly floured surface & knead well for… [cont.]
Answered by Auntiem115 - Thu Aug 31 07:42:22 2006

Is barley a good substitute for wheatberries?
Q. I want to make a wheatberry salad recipe, but I'm having a hard time finding wheatberries. Could I use barley instead? Will it work as well as wheatberries?
Asked by Kathryn C - Fri Jan 23 19:48:41 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Barley is a great substitute. Here's how to prepare it, in case you don't have a recipe: 1 Rinse barley first using a strainer. Pick out any debris that might have made it through processing. Step2 Allow barley to soak overnight in water if you want to reduce your cooking time. Use two cups of water for each cup of barley. Step3 Decide whether you'll be using water or broth to boil your barley. Step4 Use 2 1/2 to 3 cups liquid to 1 cup barley. Add your liquid to the pot. Step5 Bring water or broth to a boil. Step6 Add barley to boiling water or broth and stir together. Cover the pot with a lid and reduce the heat to low. Cook for 15 minutes if you pre-soaked your barley overnight. Otherwise, cook your barley for 35 to 40 minutes Also… [cont.]
Answered by CaveGal - Mon Jan 26 13:57:11 2009

How do i parch barley seeds?
Q. I had tea made from parched barley. Can't buy it anywhere (a friend brought it back from Japan) so i thought of trying to parch barley myself. Had a google but no joy. Any idea what parching involves? Is it easy for beginners? should read: made from parched barley seeds
Asked by Part Time Cynic - Sat May 6 19:43:11 2006 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. It has something to do with scalding them in boiling water,ithink?---no i was wrong.IT means to dry using heat,roast.the midsummer son parched the earth---source---www.answ ers.com
Answered by Ron~N - Sat May 6 19:51:42 2006

A stew recipe calls for 2 cups of barley. Where do I find barley in the grocery store?
Q. OK, I'm a kitchen idiot, trying to teach myself to cook. Beef stew recipe calls for 2 cups of the stuff but I scoured every aisle of grocery store & had know idea what I was looking for? Does it come in a box? A can? Is it dry? Wet? I know barley is a grain, but I don't know what form it comes in after it's processed.
Asked by Scott S - Tue Oct 3 03:39:26 2006 - - 10 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Depending on where you live, it's best to buy barley at a health food/organic store where they usually sell it in bulk. It usually comes dried and looks like really fat grains of brown rice (only it's not). 2 cups of barley sounds like way too much for a beef stew recipe. I love barley in my beef stew and soups but barley expands quite a bit when added to liquids so I am wondering if that is an error. If you like your beef stew a bit "stewey", try putting in one cup and then seeing how much it expands first. The barley is NOT essential for the flavor, it's more about the texture.
Answered by Michelle T - Tue Oct 3 03:51:49 2006

Can too much Barley Straw in Aquarium cause it to turn Green?
Q. I have added a large bag of barley straw into an aquarium of water. Can someone tell me, if i add too much barley straw pellets will it turn the water green?
Asked by Lacey C - Sat Jul 8 23:55:33 2006 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. yes, too much barley
Answered by blue_mist2002 - Sun Jul 9 01:15:27 2006

What would make my menstruation barley spot?
Q. What would make my menstruation barley spot during the 3 days it should be on . It normally lasts for 3 days . It's always on time and never spots ever. This week it surprised me by coming on 2 weeks early and hardly even a drop for 3 days and then it was gone. I've had my tubes tied now for a little over 11 years and I'm 33 years old. Can anyone give me some insight, or idea of what might be going on?
Asked by Gaynell E - Tue Aug 4 16:35:04 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. discover below everything about Spotting and Abnormal Periods - see section "Dysfunctions"
Answered by Dr. DOLY - Tue Aug 4 16:54:42 2009

How do I get rid of scars or at lest make them barley visible?
Q. I have a bunch of scares and want to get rid of all of them or at least make them barley visible is there a way i can do that?
Asked by Alice - Thu Jul 2 09:04:18 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. I believe the only way to get rid of scars is to get a skin graft (cosmetic surgery). There are creams or oils that reduce the visibility of scars, but this usually only works when the scars are newly formed.
Answered by ScottD - Thu Jul 2 09:24:57 2009

Why are barley fields meant to be romantic?
Q. I was just wondering? Because of that song: Fields of gold which Eva Cassidy does a version of it. I mean, yeah the thought of lying in a barley field with my boyfriend does seem really nice and relaxing, but why are they meant to be so romantic?
Asked by Hannah S - Wed Oct 7 14:52:11 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Because your out in the quiet in a field and can see all the nature around you. You absorb all the nature, like watching the sunset, hearing the birds, and laying in a field with someone you love watching the sun set or the stars is romantic. That's the way I think it would be romantic.
Answered by Ms.Questions/lb - Wed Oct 7 15:10:01 2009