Wheat has been a dependable staple for millennia, proving its worth as an excellent food storage item. But did you know wheat can be used to show your loved ones how much you care? Beyond baking a loaf of bread, wheat can help you pamper your wife, keep her warm, or even entertain the kids while she relaxes.
Comment below to share your own creative uses for wheat! Women, feel free to forward this article to your significant others to spark some ideas.
Homemade Facials
Pamper your wife with a relaxing, cost-efficient facial made from wheat. Here’s how to make a soothing wheat facial mask:
- 1 quart of water
- 4 tbsp. whole wheat flour
- 2 tsp. honey
- 2 tbsp. rose water
- 6 tbsp. milk
- Peels from 1 orange
- 8 dried rose petals
- Boil the water and add rose petals and orange peels. Reduce heat and cover.
- In a separate pan, mix milk, rose water, and honey. Heat gently and remove from heat.
- Whisk flour into the milk mixture to form a paste.
- Apply the warm paste to your face and neck. Leave for 15-20 minutes.
- Wash off the dried mask using the rose and orange-infused water.
Keep Her Warm with a Microwave Heating Pad
Make a cozy microwave heating pad for those chilly nights. It’s a simple and thoughtful project.
- Thick cotton fabric
- Wheat
- Cut fabric into the desired shape and fold it inside out.
- Sew two sides, leaving one open.
- Turn the fabric right-side out and fill with wheat.
- Sew the remaining side shut. Microwave for 1-2 minutes to use.
Hardtack
Hardtack is a durable flat cracker that can last decades when stored properly. It's a great snack for outdoor adventures.
- 3 cups flour
- 2 cups water
- 2 tsp. salt
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Combine water, salt, and flour into a dough.
- Knead and roll out dough to ½ inch thickness.
- Cut into 3x3 inch squares and poke holes using a skewer.
- Bake on an ungreased sheet for 30 minutes on each side until golden brown.
Make Glue for Projects
Use wheatpaste as a glue for arts and crafts, like paper mache or poster projects.
- 1 cup water (boiled)
- 3 tbsp. flour
- 10 tbsp. water (cold)
- 4 tbsp. sugar
- Mix flour with cold water into a runny consistency.
- Add the mixture to boiling water and stir until foamy.
- Remove from heat, add sugar, and mix until dissolved.
- Let cool before using. Store for up to a week.
Create Your Own Meat Substitute
Make a vegetarian-friendly meat substitute using wheat gluten. Perfect for those with dietary restrictions.
- 1 cup flour
- ½ to ¾ cup water
- Form dough and rinse under cold water to remove starch.
- Combine gluten with soy sauce, molasses, and optional seasonings.
- Simmer in seasoned broth for 1 hour. Fry before serving.
