tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post8940459706839029880..comments2024-03-17T23:13:54.701-04:00Comments on Letters from a Hill Farm: Quinoa with corn and onionNanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15547916206007733970noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-14871483797641457552009-10-20T09:53:47.045-04:002009-10-20T09:53:47.045-04:00Fran, I'm so pleased you tried it and that you...Fran, I'm so pleased you tried it and that you liked it!Nanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15547916206007733970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-51606139219619060452009-10-19T20:10:54.528-04:002009-10-19T20:10:54.528-04:00Hi Nan; I made the quinoa and corn dish tonight, ...Hi Nan; I made the quinoa and corn dish tonight, and it was very tasty! Good to be able to cook as many grains as possible for variety. Since I found a tiny little rice cooker, I make brown rice more days than not. But this is a good change.<br /> The other plus is the economical meals.<br /> Cheers FranFranhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02838841894442905336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-27277639417947518512009-10-18T10:28:16.422-04:002009-10-18T10:28:16.422-04:00Mary Lois, I'm thrilled that you made them and...Mary Lois, I'm thrilled that you made them and that you like them! Thank you for letting me know.Nanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15547916206007733970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-609897482478074522009-10-17T18:25:59.973-04:002009-10-17T18:25:59.973-04:00Wonderful muffins! Nice texture and body--not cake...Wonderful muffins! Nice texture and body--not cakey or too sweet. I couldn't discern any quinoa taste, but no doubt the wild rice added some tooth. I recommend to your readers.Mary Loishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01515655542270431289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-55890893803254054502009-10-17T16:14:59.304-04:002009-10-17T16:14:59.304-04:00My quinoa muffins are in the oven. I'll let yo...My quinoa muffins are in the oven. I'll let you know how I like them after I've had a chance to taste. They'll probably be best tomorrow with a cup of coffee, but I won't be able to wait!Mary Loishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01515655542270431289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-87758436165722147312009-10-17T15:59:22.884-04:002009-10-17T15:59:22.884-04:00Oh, I hope you like them, Mary Lois! I usually use...Oh, I hope you like them, Mary Lois! I usually use whole wheat pastry. :<(Nanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15547916206007733970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-62472329323470050252009-10-17T12:44:15.500-04:002009-10-17T12:44:15.500-04:00I'm off to buy wild rice and cranberries to ma...I'm off to buy wild rice and cranberries to make some muffins for breakfast tomorrow! I'll use half whole wheat flour in your honor, Nan.Mary Loishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01515655542270431289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-34102992505008395742009-10-17T12:42:57.839-04:002009-10-17T12:42:57.839-04:00Hope you try it and like it, Nancy! I didn't k...Hope you try it and like it, Nancy! I didn't know that about the red and white varieties. Thanks. Usually the white is in bulk and the red is boxed in the stores I've visited.Nanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15547916206007733970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-23092962819003509972009-10-17T02:38:14.283-04:002009-10-17T02:38:14.283-04:00I just became familiar with quinoa this summer, Na...I just became familiar with quinoa this summer, Nan, and like you, I love it. I've only been able to find the white in our local supermarket, but have had the red and it is delicious as well, and supposedly, even healthier than the regular. Your recipe looks yummy!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-28588131497422649182009-10-14T15:17:28.806-04:002009-10-14T15:17:28.806-04:00Jay, I can't imagine how a realtor in Vancouve...Jay, I can't imagine how a realtor in Vancouver found a quinoa recipe on my blog! It's a great dish. Hope you like it. I haven't 'seen turkey' in 38 years.:<)<br /><br />Mary Lois, it really has such a different flavor. I think you might really love the muffins in the link. There are so many great flavors all in one place - wild rice, quinoa, cranberries.Nanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15547916206007733970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-30268967136712384002009-10-14T13:22:28.115-04:002009-10-14T13:22:28.115-04:00I love quinoa too--glad to see someone praising it...I love quinoa too--glad to see someone praising it! It's <i>so</i> nutritious too, high in protein. I substitute it for rice in many dishes.Mary Loishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01515655542270431289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-37803017182004750062009-10-14T11:37:20.369-04:002009-10-14T11:37:20.369-04:00Hi. Quinoa seems like a very delicious dish. I lov...Hi. Quinoa seems like a very delicious dish. I love all meals with corn and onion must also add very good taste. I will try to do it as soon as possible. Thanks for sharing this recipe. After Thanksgiving it will be a nice change. I can't see turkey at least one month.<br /><br />Best regards,<br />JayVancouver realtorhttp://jaybanks.canoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-80835885248290256512009-10-14T10:09:26.645-04:002009-10-14T10:09:26.645-04:00Fran, thanks for coming by. I'm quite sure you...Fran, thanks for coming by. I'm quite sure you are my first visitor from Calgary! Yay! Click on the link in this post for more info on cooking it, etc. I wonder what you'll think of it.Nanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15547916206007733970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-8420107363607087192009-10-14T09:32:28.301-04:002009-10-14T09:32:28.301-04:00Really like your blog! I have some quinoa in the ...Really like your blog! I have some quinoa in the cupboard, but delayed cooking it. I'll give it a go now.<br /> Cheers Fran from CalgaryFranhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02838841894442905336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-49468837853495031962009-10-14T09:21:41.277-04:002009-10-14T09:21:41.277-04:00Kay, our daughter named him when she was 11. More...Kay, our daughter named him when she was 11. More about both cats here:<br /><br />http://lettersfromahillfarm.blogspot.com/2007/02/soot-and-raya.html<br /><br />Maureen, If we were closer, you could have come over to eat with me last night. Wouldn't that have been fun! I've been thinking lately of making something from the war cookbook you gave me.Nanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15547916206007733970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-5593285387844828202009-10-14T06:42:12.026-04:002009-10-14T06:42:12.026-04:00Thanks for this recipe, Nan. I'll add it to my...Thanks for this recipe, Nan. I'll add it to my collection for using the corn that is still very plentiful here. I like quinoa but my husband doesn't - it must be a man thing!monixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16631194815411019266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-36902919717587432692009-10-14T03:38:11.291-04:002009-10-14T03:38:11.291-04:00First of all, I love that name Sooty. What a grea...First of all, I love that name Sooty. What a great idea for a black cat.<br /><br />I've never even heard about quinoa but it sounds wonderful!Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07461569436322815787noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-17704946474701600812009-10-13T19:30:35.876-04:002009-10-13T19:30:35.876-04:00If you click on the link, Lezlie, you'll find ...If you click on the link, Lezlie, you'll find a wild rice and quinoa muffin that is out of this world. It takes a bit of time but is so so worth it. Glad to meet a fellow fan. I know Tara at Books and Cooks likes it too.Nanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15547916206007733970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-32566337007383919932009-10-13T19:27:45.734-04:002009-10-13T19:27:45.734-04:00Quinoa is awesome! I like to mix it with wild ric...Quinoa is awesome! I like to mix it with wild rice and mushrooms. Yum!<br /><br />LezlieLezliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05747969193923246804noreply@blogger.com