Quinoa makes a comeback!

Not that it ever went anywhere. It was there the whole time, just lonely. I feel like whole grains, cereals, and pseudo-cereals (like quinoa) are too often overlooked. When you finally discover how awesome they are it’s usually only after a friend dares you to take them to prom on a bet, but things turn [...]

Quinoa with Bacon, Onions, Carrots, Mushrooms and Leeks

I previously mentioned that I’d share a dish I created using my new favorite grain, quinoa. There are more possibilities for this than what I am suggesting here, but I like how this came together. The flavors complemented the natural nuttiness of the seed and made for a tasty, healthful, one-dish meal. Obviously, you can [...]

Basic Quinoa

Up until a few days ago I had no idea what this was. Heck, I didn’t even know how to pronounce the word (it’s “KEEN-wah”). I had no idea how to prepare it, what kinds of food it would pair with, or even what it tasted like! Reading from the back of the box, I [...]