Love quinoa! Amaranth is another one that's good, too. Still figuring how to use that one. Mostly use the flour as thickener. Edited to add: I think the critters would be fine w/ quinoa. I imagine they ate it when it was a staple of our ancestors.

Oh, and posting has been sporadic. Work schedule is erratic. Am trying to pace myself so I don't run out of stories, too. Figured the Ask Aunt Deb would help with that & be fun the process. So far so good.

Heading out to a late appointment & trying to beat a winter storm. Be back asap...