I don't know if this is the start of a health kick. (I hope it is!) But two years of staying mostly at home is making me seriously crave food that's different from the usual. I remember being on vacation in 2017, and stopping by this convenience store before switching terminals for a connecting flight. The "weary travelers" needed a quick bite, so I decided on a takeout bowl of Quinoa Salad. It was the first time I had seen it in real life, and it looked so... exotic.

TBH, I thought I wouldn't even like it. I shared with the family, but ended up eating most of it. I still vividly remember the interesting combination of textures and the festive flavors. Not as fine as couscous, and a little similar to al dente rice. So here we are 5 years later, ready to recreate a similar experience at home!

The main ingredient for this is the Eden Foods Organic Whole Grain White Quinoa (PHP 450 for 454g from Nova Wellness Store).

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