Thank you for your comments on my Project Food Blog video post. It is always a vulnerable feeling being on camera, but thank you for embracing my inner dork. ;)
Voting for Challenge #7 is now open. Thank you for your support!
I also heard from a few of you who have already made the Peppermint Walnut Blondies and really enjoyed them!
Wow…that was fast. ;) Out of the 4 flavours the Peppermint Walnut Crunch Blondies were my favourite and second place goes to the Apple Streusel Butternut.
A few housekeeping notes:
- There are two sets of blondie directions in the PDF file- one for the jar (on recipe cards) and one if you are simply making them at home. Check out the PDF here.
- The new holiday Delight Glo Bar goes on sale tomorrow at noon EST in the shopping cart. Limited quantities will be available.
- I am testing a couple print functions for my recipes due to many of you requesting this feature. Please stay tuned!
In other news, meet my new holiday tea mug from Whole Foods…
Rudolph and I are going to get along great this season, I can already tell…
Along with my festive mug of tea, I make an equally festive bowl of Red Quinoa this morning! I also may or may not have played Christmas music…
I absolutely love Red Quinoa and I haven’t had it in my pantry for a long time. I finally remembered to pick some up at Bulk Barn the other day and boy was I ever glad I did!
Compared to white quinoa, red quinoa has more of an earthier flavour. I like to slightly undercook red quinoa to give it a chewier texture too. Quinoa is also a complete protein (12-18%), digests easily, and is a good source of fibre, magnesium, and iron!
It also makes a fun breakfast.
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Comforting Red Quinoa Breakfast Bowl
Vanilla, kosher salt, and cinnamon go lovely with the earthier taste of the red quinoa. Have fun with the toppings too…you could use apple, figs, berries, and other types of nuts or even dried fruit.
Adapted from 101 Cookbooks.
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup uncooked red quinoa, rinsed
- 1.25 cups Almond Milk
- Pinch kosher salt
- 1/2-1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 tbsp pure maple syrup
Toppings:
- 1 tbsp pistachios, shelled
- 2 tbsp chopped pecans, toasted if preferred
- 1 Fruit & Nut Energy Bite
- 1/2 tbsp pure maple syrup, drizzled on top
- Pinch of Cinnamon, to garnish
- Mandarin slices (note: I didn’t really love the mandarin here, would use apple or another fruit next time)
Directions: In a medium sized pot, add the quinoa, almond milk, and salt. Bring to a boil and then simmer on low for about 10-15 minutes depending on how fluffy you want it. I left mine a bit chewier and ‘soupier’ today. The longer you cook it, the more milk it will soak up. A couple minutes before it is done cooking stir in the vanilla, cinnamon, and maple syrup. Adjust to taste. Pour into a bowl and add toppings. Serves 1-2.
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Your lovely ingredients…(plus maple syrup that was not on the scene yet!)
Mmmmm.
Add your toppings…
Whatever you desire!
Now enjoy your comforting and festive breakfast bowl with a hot beverage. A great way to change up a regular bowl of oatmeal on those chilly mornings.
I’m off to prepare Glo Bar shipments for tomorrow morning and then Eric and I are going to a movie later. What should we see? :) Anyone see any good movies lately?
It has been so long since we have seen a movie! I don’t even know what is playing now…
I always wondered what the difference between red and white quinoa was–thanks for the info.!
Is it me, or does red quinoa taste better than any other quinoa? It just looks prettier too!
MORNING GLORY! Awesome!!!
Date Night is soooo funny!!!
Also, are you still making the gluten free glo bars? What are they called?
If Eric will deal with it, Morning Glory. Just saw it on the w/end and was a fun flick!
I love quinoa! This breakfast option looks delicious! And I love the mug ;).
I still have never had red quinoa! I’ll have to try it. We went to see Let Me In yesterday. I do not recommend it unless you really enjoy blood. Which I don’t think you do :)
LOVE quinoa for breakfast, but haven’t had it in far too long–thanks for the reminder!
I saw the social network (the facebook movie) yesterday. It was GREAT!
Gorgeous!! I never thought of quinoa for breakfast, but it looks wonderful. That bowl just looks like fall. So pretty!
I saw “Life as we know it”, It was funny, but, a little sad. I can’t wait to see the new Harry Potter. Harry Potter movie day is a big thing in my family, I go with my brother and sister in law, we get coldrock ice cream. I can’t wait.
Love the colour of your breakie bowl!
Not sure if it’s playing in Ontario, but my hubbie and I saw Unstoppable (with Denzel Washington), which was really good. Quite an entertaining movie.
Your breakfast quinoa looks great! The red quinoa goes perfect with fall. I’ve had quinoa for breakfast before (http://gethealthywithheather.wordpress.com/2010/08/16/fluffy-chia-and-hemp-seed-breakfast-quinoa/) and it turned out delicious every time :)
I love quinoa in the breakfast although I hardly ever have it..I guess it’s the texture- I just want something thick like oats in the morning. But it is very delicios, and this bowl looks like it delivers!
LOVE quinoa ceral! I’ve been experimenting with lots of different “warm” cereals the past few weeks…thanks for sharing this one!!!!
“It has been so long since we have seen a movie! I don’t even know what is playing now…”
I can almost guarantee I have you beat. It’s been almost FIVE YEARS since I saw a movie. You know how I know this? I was heaving day and night with morning sickness when I was pregnant and we were living in a 1920s house w/ no a/c in the summer and I went to a movie theater to get some a/c. That was the last movie. And Skylar’s almost 4 yrs old.
Have I missed some great movies? I’m sure…but gosh, I have missed so many I dont even know where to start to see any?! haha!
Have fun!!!
And I love the Rudolph mug :)
I definitely recommend you see Unstoppable with Denzel Washington and Chris Pine. It’s the perfect combination of action, great acting, and the right amount of back story. Plus, it was easy to get my husband to go see it!
I LOVE the idea of quinoa for breakfast!! That sounds awesome! Can’t believe I haven’t tried that yet… I’m going to need to check it out as soon as I get sick of pumpkin overnight oats :)
Also, your PFB video was amazing, great job! You are a natural in front of the camera!
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I know you have A LOT on your plate.. but I saw this contest and thought of you!
Not sure of any good movies, but be prepared. gone are the days of $5 movies. Last time we went it was $25!