Quinoa. My favourite Q food. Not only does it offer up a food for the letter Q, it also saves me from writing about quiche! Quinoa is a tricky grain to successfully prepare. Over cook it, and it's mushy; undercook and it's crunchy. It definitely needs double the water to grain, yet it can... Continue Reading →
Garbanzo Fruit Salad
Garbanzo is Spanish for what you probably know as chick peas. I love using fresh fruit in salads, especially oranges. It's the burst of flavor when you bite into a piece of orange - it sparkles in your mouth. The wine vinegar used in this salad also brings some pizazz. Servings 4 calories per serving:... Continue Reading →
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Fennel
Fennel grows wild here in Victoria. All along the sea front beside Cloverpoint, on Dallas Road. The hairy tops wave in the wind, inviting you to run your fingers through the strands, and pluck a little to chew on as you walk. It's licorice-like taste freshens the breath. But it's the bulb of the fennel... Continue Reading →
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