Ch-Ch-Changes

HAPPY MONDAY!

Notice anything different?



I thought so.

Thanks again to Britt to the re-design and such. Look forward to more ch-ch-changes coming soon. (Think me finally being on twitter, and a facebook page!) Exciting, I know! What else should I be adding do you think?

You know what else is exciting?

Yes, fresh figs are exciting, to some I suppose. I honestly prefer the dried ones!

Anyone agree...anyone?

Onto other things! 
Like an amazing lunchtime/anytime recipe! Anyone? Anyone?

I thought so.

I have been eating this for lunch lately/all the TIME! It is filling, colourful and fairly easy to make. With rice, black beans, and a ton of vegetables you know your going to be eating some good stuff! Not to mention it comes from a very AMAZING source.....

Rainbow Salad:
Adapted from here

Ingredients:

• 1 cup uncooked basmati rice
• 1 tbsp oil
• 1 chopped sweet onion
• 1 large tomato chopped
• 1/2 tsp ground cumin
• 1/2 tsp coriander
• 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
• 1/2 tsp oregano
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 green onion, chopped (optional)
• 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 cup frozen peas
• 1 cup frozen corn
• 3 medium carrots, peeled and grated

Directions: Cook the basmati rice on the stove top according to the package directions. In a large skillet, add the tablespoon of oil over low-medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until golden. Add spices, garlic, and optional green onion and sauté on low for a few minutes. Add in the soy sauce and the black beans and stir well. Heat for about 5 minutes on medium heat. Add the frozen peas, grated carrots, and frozen corn and stir well. Heat on low for a few minutes.

Simple, amazing, and exciting!

Yes, I am amused easily.

But you know what else is exciting?

From my 18th bday.

My birthday is coming up!

Looking forward to Wednesday even more now, can't wait!!

See you then friends!

-Lauren.