Seven Grain Cereal

3 tablespoons oat groats
3 tablespoons brown rice
2 tablespoons rye
2 tablespoons wheat
2 tablespoons buckwheat
2 tablespoons pearl barley
1 tablespoon spelt
1 tablespoon sesame seeds
1/4 teaspoon salt

Stir ingredients into 2-1/2 cups boiling water.  Cook at low boil on medium heat for 25 minutes or until water is absorbed. OR Combine ingredients with 2-1/2 cups water in a 2-quart saucepan.  Bring to a full rolling boil and boil 5 minutes.  Turn off heat; cover tightly.  Let sit overnight. 

To use as a side dish or in salads, soups, and casseroles use only 2 cups of water.

from: Cheryl Driggs www.simplyprepared.com