KEEN - wah......5 thumbs up!

I am so sad!
Irate!
Sweaty.
P.O.ed.
I just finished this post and was previewing it, but then
accidentally left the page
without saving!!!!
I lost the whole post!
Well, now you and I will both suffer the consequences.

Preview of our recent family photo.
Not the best/not the worst.
more to come later.

Quinoa - 

what is it and why i love it so....read here.

Some of the best info I thought you might want to know is:

Health Benefits

A recently rediscovered ancient "grain" native to South America, quinoa was once called "the gold of the Incas," who recognized its value in increasing the stamina of their warriors. Not only is quinoa high in protein, but the protein it supplies is complete protein, meaning that it includes all nine essential amino acids. Not only is quinoa's amino acid profile well balanced, making it a good choice for vegans concerned about adequate protein intake, but quinoa is especially well-endowed with the amino acid lysine, which is essential for tissue growth and repair. In addition to protein, quinoa features a host of other health-building nutrients. Because quinoa is a very good source of manganese as well as a good source of magnesium, iron, copper and phosphorus, this "grain" may be especially valuable for persons with migraine headaches, diabetes and atherosclerosis.

....just the tip of the iceberg.....

you could have had the whole iceberg....but you know.

Made it for the first time tonight.

Looks weird....tastes great!!

Made a double batch to save in the fridge.

Ate it with a Hawaiian Haystack gravy, shredded cheese and frozen corn.

We loved it so much!!

Thanks for the starter bag Vanessa!

Sorry again to be so brief...you would have gotten much more
from the original version.
I will NOT be doing that again.
Get some Quinoa.....let me know what you think.
Have you already tried it?

A Few Quick Serving Ideas:

Add nuts and fruits to cooked quinoa and serve as breakfast porridge.

For a twist on your favorite pasta recipe, use noodles made from quinoa, (or just add

quinoa, forget the noodles all together)

Sprouted quinoa can be used in salads and sandwiches just like alfalfa sprouts.

Add quinoa to your favorite vegetable soups.

Ground quinoa flour can be added to cookie or muffin recipes.