Quinoa. It would be so easy to rebel against this tiny but mighty seed that’s been hailed as the modern day grain messiah. It’s just everywhere now. To the point of being annoying. But I can’t. Quinoa really is a special (and addictive) grain alternative. The nutty taste, easy preparation, and sky-high nutrient count are just too hard to overlook. I’ve already shared two other quinoa recipes Black Quinoa with Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Tomato Mint Chutney and Italian Style Pizza with Quinoa Crust so it’s obvious I am in love with it. This recipe gives quinoa yet another dimension as hot cooked cereal made with……quinoa flakes. That gorgeous seed that […]
Almond Sylk (Almond Milk)
Almond milk is a wonderful alternative to dairy milk. I say alternative but I really mean it’s great milk. We tend to think of milk as only coming from a cow or other animal when plant milks have been used all over the world for thousands of years. In many cases non-dairy milks were used as a safer and more convenient milk source especially during the Middle Ages. Almond milk provides so many nutrients and it tastes just wonderful. Once I tried it, I was hooked. I loved the idea of making my own milk from scratch and once I tasted it the flavor alone won me over. No cartons, […]
