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Michelle Lydon — Sun, 07 Apr 2013 02:04:27 +0000

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Comment on O.A. Quinoa Review by Tammi Kibler

Tammi Kibler — Wed, 08 Aug 2012 03:26:15 +0000

Thanks for your suggestions, Sergio. I thought this was Royal Quinoa.

You make a good point about the sources of the other brands. Nature’s Earthly Choice packaging states Product of Bolivia and/or Peru. I am not certain whether country of origin is listed on the Whole Foods bulk bin. I will check next time I am in the store.

Thank you so much for stopping by!

Comment on O.A. Quinoa Review by sergio

sergio — Mon, 30 Jul 2012 19:57:43 +0000

Good work!
From the looks of it, this is premium Bolivian Royal Quinoa. On your taste tests you should also check for
- Texture (fluffiness, light crunch are desirable)
- Taste (bitter notes, grassy notes, earthy notes and nuttiness levels). Bitterness of saltiness are key indicators
- Evenness of cooking (uneven sized quinoa does not cook evenly)
- Any impurities you may find (twigs, stones, etc)
The other brands you show at the bottom may be Peruvian or Ecuadorean.

Comment on Add More Flavor to Quinoa Without a Ton of Extra Calories by Carmen ❤

Carmen ❤ — Tue, 17 Jul 2012 22:07:59 +0000

This website is awesome! All about quinoa! I tend to add lemon or lime to quinoa. It definitely took a couple tries before I learned how to make it flavorful. Practice makes perfect. ❀ It's Carmen

Comment on Add More Flavor to Quinoa Without a Ton of Extra Calories by Tammi Kibler

Tammi Kibler — Sun, 10 Jun 2012 21:14:33 +0000

I love quinoa’s versatility. Plus it encourages me to keep so many other fresh, whole foods on hand to bring out its best.

Thanks for stopping by and commenting, Jen!

Comment on Add More Flavor to Quinoa Without a Ton of Extra Calories by Tammi Kibler

Tammi Kibler — Sun, 10 Jun 2012 21:12:53 +0000

I am pretty certain I would have chosen quinoa over rice when I was young. Glad to hear you have found a way your kids enjoy their peas.

When we were kids, my mom always used to threaten to make us pea soup if we misbehaved. The odd thing? She made it once a month anyway. I was about 10 years old when I realized pea soup was one of my favorite meals. Mmm, maybe that is my excuse for all my high school shenanigans.

Hooray for peas and quinoa!

Comment on Add More Flavor to Quinoa Without a Ton of Extra Calories by Kelly

Kelly — Sun, 10 Jun 2012 20:51:28 +0000

I am loving quinoa lately, my kids even like it better than rice. They don’t like peas but they like them when quinoa is mixed in!
~Kelly
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Comment on Add More Flavor to Quinoa Without a Ton of Extra Calories by Tammi Kibler

Tammi Kibler — Sun, 10 Jun 2012 16:45:21 +0000

Hello Maureen, thanks for stopping by. Your Curried Quinoa Salad sounds amazing! I will have to try that salad dressing soon.

Comment on Add More Flavor to Quinoa Without a Ton of Extra Calories by Jen @ Savory Simple

Jen @ Savory Simple — Sun, 10 Jun 2012 15:57:52 +0000

These are wonderful quinoa tips! I use it often and am always seeking new ideas. It does work especially well with citrus.
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Comment on Add More Flavor to Quinoa Without a Ton of Extra Calories by Maureen @ Orgasmic Chef

Maureen @ Orgasmic Chef — Sun, 10 Jun 2012 15:40:11 +0000

I make a curried quinoa salad that I swear is vegetarian crack. I love it as a snack during the day. You’re right, it does need seasonings and the salad dressing does just that.
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