The long awaited quinoa posting

Faithful readers, here's the much sought after info on quinoa

1. It's a type of grain that you can use as a substitute for rice or pasta. Tastes kind of nutty.

2. According to Wikopedia the Inca's devloped it and Peru, Boliva and Ecuador are the world's top producers.

3. Quinoa is a high protein grain with all amino acids present. A good meat alternative!

4. You cook it like rice, but the important thing to remember is that it must be rinsed well to avoid the bitter outer coating.

So there ya go! All my pre-existing and new found knowledge on this super grain!