{"id":2954,"date":"2016-01-10T02:59:10","date_gmt":"2016-01-10T00:59:10","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/fructopia.de\/?p=2954"},"modified":"2018-08-14T13:56:06","modified_gmt":"2018-08-14T11:56:06","slug":"homemade-quinoaflakes-grainflaker-flicfloc-getreideflocker","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fructopia.de\/en\/homemade-quinoaflakes-grainflaker-flicfloc-getreideflocker\/","title":{"rendered":"My new favorite kitchen gadget: FlicFloc aka The Grain Flaker"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"My\"My\"MyDamn it! One by one my kitchen appliances were starting to bite the dust<\/a>. I\u2019ve come to ask myself if this is me or some universal force trying to tell me that I should step away from gadgets all together. Two broken blenders were more than enough to push me over the edge. I was convinced that I wouldn\u2019t get myself another blender, ever. Of course, this and other New Year\u2019s resolutions ultimately failed. The homemade pesto, bulletproof coffee and warm soup fanatic in me wouldn\u2019t overcome this loss. Or to put it differently, without a blender I\u2019d need to retire from blogging all together. <\/p>\n

I still doubt the necessity of most other gadgets though. Let\u2019s consider the exemplary ice-cream machine. The idea to make our own sugar-free ice cream whenever we want sounds fantastic at first. But then winter kicks in early and the tool disappears somewhere in storage for some 9 months or more. Not the kind of tool I like to spend my money on to be honest.<\/p>\n

But what if the object of desire is no ordinary gadget after all? What if it has the potential to be a companion for life?<\/strong> A tool made from elegant wood, with an indestructible stainless-steel roller. A gadget propelled by your own body power rather than nuclear power from the socket. A helper for your everyday needs and beautiful to look at!<\/p>\n

\u201cAnd then she jumps to her feet to dance her little happy dance!\u201d \u2013 This is me, everytime I look at this little fellow. It was love at first sight! This buddy here is definitely still an insider\u2019s tip, on it\u2019s way to becoming a mandatory household item everywhere. <\/p>\n

Only coincidentally did I stumble across it myself. I was tired of the usual oats in the morning and started wondering, how different grains turn into flakes in the first place. Have you ever thought of this?<\/p>\n

After a solid amount of research, I was suddenly grasped by excitement! I wanted this kitchen gadget to enrich my daily life asap: FlicFloc<\/a>, the grain flaker! It is basically exactly what you think it is. FlicFloc the grain flaker helps you make fresh, homemade flakes straight from the whole grain!<\/strong> (I love calling it FlicFloc the grain maker \u2013 in my ears it sounds just like the perfect title for a children\u2019s book, don\u2019t you think? \ud83d\ude09<\/p>\n

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What is a flaker?<\/h3>\n

<\/strong>FlicFloc is a flaker, or roller respectively, for your very own kitchen table. It enables you to flake anything and everything grain like: Oats, quinoa, millet; I even successfully flaked black rice with it! Just a few turns of the crank provide you with enough flakes to make a delicious breakfast, free from additives and gluten, that is if you choose to use gluten-free grains only. Gone are the days of putting up with rancid packaged foods losing their nutritional value day by day.<\/p>\n

KoMo<\/a><\/strong>, the producer, absolutely thought of everything to make this newbie a new favorite. And what\u2019s more, it seems pretty much unbreakable! \ud83d\ude09
\nThe flaker consists of five parts only: The compact roller itself, a removable funnel for easy cleaning, a crank, a binding screw to fix it to your table as well as a collecting glass for your freshly rolled flakes. I\u2019m a hundred percent positive that I\u2019ll break the glass at some point, but I still love the fact that the product is made almost entirely from natural resources.<\/p>\n

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From Grain To Flake In 5 Steps<\/h3>\n

<\/strong> Handling couldn\u2019t be more fun. I imagine it would also be a nice way of encouraging kids to prepare their own food. How to turn your grains into flakes:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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  1. Place the FlicFloc at the edge of your table<\/li>\n
  2. Fixate the FlicFloc with the binding screw<\/li>\n
  3. Place the collecting glass under the roller<\/li>\n
  4. Fill funnel with grains of your choice<\/li>\n
  5. Jollily crank until all grains have magically turned into flakes<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Pro tip: <\/strong>Make sure the binding screw is properly locked to the wooden socket or support the FlicFloc with your other hand. <\/p>\n

    Lev, the clean freak that he is, immediately noticed traces of grain dust falling between the FlicFloc and the collecting glass. But it appeared to us that this is exactly what the producers intended to happen. This way you get the best results with your homemade flakes, pure and tender, free from grain dust. <\/p>\n

    The FlicFloc<\/a> is pretty compact and stored away easily. Given, you would want to hide your little helper. I love my FlicFloc close at hand and within sight to feast my eyes on. To sum it up, I couldn\u2019t be happier about this little fellow. This is the sort of tool you\u2019ll keep for a lifetime.<\/p>\n

    \"MyBesides this entry model, KoMo offers a wide range of other advanced flakers and mills. If you are short of time or patience you should consider getting a FlocMan (Komo\u2019s electrically powered counterpart)<\/strong>. Fans of freshly milled flour will fall in love with their mill Fidibus<\/a><\/strong> or the combo mill<\/a><\/strong> for both freshly rolled flakes and finely milled flour.<\/p>\n

    If you\u2019re still not convinced about adding this gem to your own wish list, here are some recipe ideas on how to make the most of your freshly rolled flakes:<\/strong><\/p>\n