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Work Lunch in a Jar: My Favorite Quinoa Salad

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Oh Quinoa what have you done to me! When I was in Dubai 3 years ago, I discovered quinoa on a TV documentary which pushed me to look for it. Initially, it could only be found in specialized stores. It was only until it got more popular, and the demand grew exponentially that it became available in common supermarkets. Quinoa is now considered a superfood thanks to its qualities: a complete protein source, high in iron, magnesium, and fiber. Quinoa has not only become one of our healthiest pantry staples, but also one that’s fast and simple to cook – the solution to anyone’s hectic working day! I personally like quinoa in both cold dishes as a salad or in baked recipes like cakes and crackers! My typical quinoa salad includes something grilled, fresh and cheesy. Its dressing should preferably be lemon-oil: better to keep it simple! The ingredients could vary depending on what’s available in my fridge. I tend to prepare it overnight, put it in a glass jar and keep in the fridge (dressing aside). This salad is ready to be taken to work as my lunch! I …

Batrouni Lemonade

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“When life gives you lemon make a Batrouni Lemonade!” This is my saying for summer days when I need a refreshing drink. A typical choice during hot days is a Soda or an energy drink. Being a fruity/smoothie person I tend to avoid such drinks by making a healthier alternative: a freshly squeezed Lemonade and more specifically my mum’s Batrouni Lemonade. Batroun is a coastal village in Lebanon known for its beach, fish and lemonade! You can’t pass by Batroun without trying the traditional lemonade! Fortunately I can have mine whenever and wherever I am thanks to my mum’s recipe! Don’t you love the smell of lemons!? Ingredients: 1kg Lemon 200g Sugar (normal powder) 30ml Blossom Water 1L Water 1. Cut Lemons’ top and bottom. Then cut them in halves and put them in a bucket. 2. Add sugar and blossom water to the lemons 3. Refrigerate overnight or max 24h 4. Squeeze the soaked lemons 5. Add the water and the remaining sugar-blossom water syrup (marination) to the lemon juice and keep refrigerated 6. Serve with ice This Lemonade can be refrigerated for up to one …