Quinoa tip and New Member

[Guest guest]

Hi Jill

Have you ever toasted it first in a hot dry skillet?

Donna

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" Jill " <UniversalGoddess

 

Sun, 27 Jan 2008 19:07:00

 

Quinoa tip and New Member

 

 

Hi, I'm Jill. I'm 26 and live in the mountains of Colorado. Today's my first day

as a

member, I'm really looking forward to learning some new recipes and tips. I'm

the only

vegetarian in my family or social cirlcle, so I'm labeled as " picky " . I'm sure

you guys know

all about that Anywho-

 

I've been a quinoa fan for years, but instead of cooking it in water I cook it

in vegetable

broth, or orange juice, or both. It really gives it a rich flavor that water

just doesn't

accomplish. I usually do 1 cup rinsed quinoa (I use a mesh colander/strainer)

with 1 cup

veg broth and 1 cup o.j.

 

[Guest guest]

Hi, I'm Jill. I'm 26 and live in the mountains of Colorado. Today's my first

day as a

member, I'm really looking forward to learning some new recipes and tips. I'm

the only

vegetarian in my family or social cirlcle, so I'm labeled as " picky " . I'm sure

you guys know

all about that Anywho-

 

I've been a quinoa fan for years, but instead of cooking it in water I cook it

in vegetable

broth, or orange juice, or both. It really gives it a rich flavor that water

just doesn't

accomplish. I usually do 1 cup rinsed quinoa (I use a mesh colander/strainer)

with 1 cup

veg broth and 1 cup o.j.

 

[Guest guest]

We love Colorado. My nephew lives near Denver and our friends live in Conifer.

My husband lived in Conifer for over 20 trs. We visit often, Breath taking

beauty. You are very fortunate to live there. Hug the mountains for me

 

Jill <UniversalGoddess wrote: Hi, I'm Jill. I'm 26 and live

in the mountains of Colorado. Today's my first day as a

member, I'm really looking forward to learning some new recipes and tips. I'm

the only

vegetarian in my family or social cirlcle, so I'm labeled as " picky " . I'm sure

you guys know

all about that Anywho-

 

I've been a quinoa fan for years, but instead of cooking it in water I cook it

in vegetable

broth, or orange juice, or both. It really gives it a rich flavor that water

just doesn't

accomplish. I usually do 1 cup rinsed quinoa (I use a mesh colander/strainer)

with 1 cup

veg broth and 1 cup o.j.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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[Guest guest]

Shall do, Terri. I live in Silverthorne (next to Breckendrige- no one's ever

head of

Silverthorne!). Yesterday was a gorgeous, warm (for winter) day. We are very

grateful for

the ability to live here, although the high prices and crowds can get a little

exhausting at

times. Denver is a great ciy- small yet full of really cool venues and

activities.

 

Donna- I've never toasted the quinoa first in a skillet, but I'm pretty

intrigued so perhaps I

will try that tonight. Have you ever toasted it?

 

I forgot to mention in my first post- a lot of people ask me what I do with

quinoa once I've

cooked the quinoa- and my favorite thing to do is to make an easy cold salad- I

mix in

chopped veggies like bell pepper, onion, and tomato and add a splash of olive

oil and

balsamic vinegar and some avocado slices. Or I do a southwestern version with

black

beans, pico de gallo, cilantro, lime juice, and avocado. Skys the limit.

 

Happy Monday

 

 

 

, Terri Bond <princess_alana2004

wrote:

>

> We love Colorado. My nephew lives near Denver and our friends live in Conifer.

My

husband lived in Conifer for over 20 trs. We visit often, Breath taking beauty.

You are very

fortunate to live there. Hug the mountains for me

>

> Jill <UniversalGoddess wrote: Hi, I'm Jill. I'm 26 and live in

the mountains of

Colorado. Today's my first day as a

> member, I'm really looking forward to learning some new recipes and tips. I'm

the only

> vegetarian in my family or social cirlcle, so I'm labeled as " picky " . I'm sure

you guys

know

> all about that Anywho-

>

> I've been a quinoa fan for years, but instead of cooking it in water I cook it

in vegetable

> broth, or orange juice, or both. It really gives it a rich flavor that water

just doesn't

> accomplish. I usually do 1 cup rinsed quinoa (I use a mesh colander/strainer)

with 1 cup

> veg broth and 1 cup o.j.

>

>

 

> Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Mobile. Try it

now.

>

>

[Guest guest]

Good Monday morning to you Jill,

I know where Silverthorne is.(Colorado Native here)South of Denver

and loving the warmer weather. We boast of having sunshine 365 days

per yr. However it can still be 30 below zero..LOL I dry skillet

toast Quinoa, rice,lentils and even pasta before cooking. Gives a

whole different taste.

Sending smiles and hugs your way

Deanna in Colorado

**********************************************************************

In , " Jill " <UniversalGoddess

wrote:

>

> I live in Silverthorne (next to Breckendrige- no one's ever head of

> Silverthorne!).

[Guest guest]

Hi Deanna- I will definetely try toasting! I've done it with nuts

before but that is about it.

If you are ever in the Summit County area you should try out the

Himalayan restaurant on Frisco main street if you like Indian food. I

could eat there every day, but I really love Indian food.

 

Take Care- Jill

 

, " genny_y2k " <genny_y2k

wrote:

>

> Good Monday morning to you Jill,

> I know where Silverthorne is.(Colorado Native here)South of Denver

> and loving the warmer weather. We boast of having sunshine 365 days

> per yr. However it can still be 30 below zero..LOL I dry skillet

> toast Quinoa, rice,lentils and even pasta before cooking. Gives a

> whole different taste.

> Sending smiles and hugs your way

> Deanna in Colorado

> **********************************************************************

> In , " Jill " <UniversalGoddess@>

> wrote:

> >

> > I live in Silverthorne (next to Breckendrige- no one's ever head of

> > Silverthorne!).

>