Actually I have been very busy the past couple days helping my parents move into a beautiful new house, and helping my cousin move into a new apartment.
I also had two dates over the weekend.
Two totally different guys (and I mean totally).
I have also had the idea that when I meet the person I am supposed to be with I will just know. Simple as that. Not the case, it all went out the window after I dated, and stayed with my ex for way too long. I fell into the curse and I really do not want to do that again. I am being extra cautious, and I don't want to jump into anything.
I said in my first post, that I wasn't going to go all personal - so I will leave the information about my dates to that.
Instead I will discuss my newest obsession: Quinoa
Quinoa is a grain that is the perfect protein, and go figure, its tasty, easy to cook and pretty much goes with anything.
Most commonly I have seen it with black beans and red bell peppers. I came across this recipe today http://keepyourdietreal.com/food/appetizerssnacks/quinoa-and-black-bean-lettuce-wraps/
Thought it looked delicious. The problem I tend to have is that I live alone and I have to shop for groceries and make food that I will be able to finish and not waste. So although the lettuce wraps idea is very appealing, it is not logical for me, because I most likely won't be able to use the lettuce in time. Maybe I just need to be more creative... not maybe I DO need to be more creative, with food, decorations, things to do.
So here are some creative ideas for quinoa that I will make in the near future
- Patties or cakes
- warm with fruit and nuts
- bars
- side dish
- salad with any mixing left in the fridge
There are a ton of recipes out there, just takes time to find the right one for the moment, or you can always pull a (what's in the fridge - let's mix it together) which I do frequently.
While reviewing this list here is one of the best songs of the moment:
"Old Pine" by Ben Howard
(and yes he will be at ACL 2012!!)
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