Tag Archives: quinoa

Harvest Monday April 11, 2016

Posted on April 11, 2016 by Dave @ HappyAcres

Welcome to Harvest Monday, where we celebrate all things harvest related. The spring greens are still coming on here. Last week I made a cutting of Simpson Elite lettuce from the greenhouse for a salad my wife made. I added … Continue reading →

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Harvest Monday March 21, 2016

Posted on March 21, 2016 by Dave @ HappyAcres

Welcome to Harvest Monday, where we celebrate all things harvest related. Some of my harvests may be repetitive from recent weeks, but I am happy to have them. I have really been enjoying the salad greens. I cut a bowl … Continue reading →

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Quinoa Tomato Salad

Posted on August 28, 2010 by Dave @ HappyAcres

This salad makes a nice cool side dish when chilled, but it’s good at room temperature too. Cook quinoa according to package directions (2/3 cup uncooked quinoa should make about 2 cups cooked). Toasting the pumpkin seeds really pumps up … Continue reading →

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Ancient Grain Suits Modern Diets

Posted on August 26, 2010 by Dave @ HappyAcres

Quinoa is an ancient grain that is native to the Andes mountains of South America. It has been eaten for 5000 years by the people who live in this region. It was highly valued by the Incas, and is thought … Continue reading →

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