Ingredients for 2 people:

120 gr quinoa 

250 ml chicken broth

1 zucchini

1 white onion

2 small pieces of smoked salmon

75 gr parmesan

salt, pepper, olive oil

a bit of butter

How to:

Add a bit of olive oil in the pan, then the onions and let them glaze a bit followed by the small pieces of smoked salmon. Then add the quinoa and after that a very long process starts, by adding the chicken broth step by step in order to cook the grains. Almost at the end add the small pieces of zucchini and the parmesan. Before taking it off the heat add the butter et voila! Enjoy! We had it simple like this and add it in a flash. 

Some small comments in respect to quinoa - the grains contain essential amino acids like lysine and good quantities of calcium, phosphorus, and iron, so a good reason to add it on the menu!

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Sincerity is impossible, unless it pervade the whole being, and the pretence of it saps the very foundation of character.

James Russell Lowell  Pretence about anything sometimes deceives the wisest and shrewdest man, but, however cunningly it is hidden, a child of the meanest capacity feels it and is respelled by it. Leo Nikolaevich Tolstoy Malice can always find a mark to shoot at, and a pretence to fire. Charles Simmons Sincerity is impossible, unless it pervade the whole being, and the pretence of it saps the very foundation of character. James Russell Lowell

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Hours with no bite
Am I foolish or hopeful?
But still I persist.

A sudden rainbow
A slow movement
Another attempt

But the salmon
Fights
Oh my poor face!

Hospital, pain
Twenty-seven
Stitches as proof.

 And that was Jane, while fishing!

P.S. this small poem was written for this week's GBE2 theme!

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Waking up this morning I faced a foggy wet winter weather, not very inviting and for sure not bringing any immediate smile on your face! So here I was in front of a decision: either I will let the weather influence my mood or I will simply try to make the best out of it and have a lovely Saturday!

And we did decide: off to Frankfurt, but not before I went green! I chose clothes and accessories in a powerful green in order to bring a little bit of brightness and positive approach from within! 

Our quest? To find a slow cooker, I am fascinated by the multitude of recipes, plus it is so practical especially when we are both so often working late! But no luck, Germany did not adopt this trend yet, the only one which I found was worth a fortune, so I guess I will revert to Amazon!

But our day still had its magic waiting for us, a light lunch at the Jumeirah Hotel Coffee House. What an atmosphere, lovely service, great dishes (I did not resist and took a carrot ginger soup, Peter went for salmon wraps), plus the amazing spring Darjeeling tea. Pure luxury!

And now you might ask? I will fill the house with baking smells and aromas. Sofia (one of my newest followers) tempted me with a nice post about cinnamon buns, so guess what I will try now? Plus some butter cheese buns as well, I am still in the mood for a nice cup of tea with a smile on the side!

Happy Saturday!

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Sometimes you need time for yourself, even if you are surrounded by others. Currently I am going to medical gymnastics (some nasty headaches in the past which bother me and affect my vertebrae) and my physician asked me if I could find in my busy life two or three minutes just for me. I was surprised and I asked why? He told me: maybe it is time for you to listen to your body, to take some minutes to feel your breath, to relax and to let your body be the star. He surprised me, but I kow he is right, so starting today I will plan my moments of solitude as I plan almost everything in my life (even if I am a big fan of surprises!).

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