Posts Tagged by Quinoa
Butternut Squash and Quinoa Casserole
| April 23, 2012 | Posted by Nada under Recipes |
Yesterday, I slept in for the first time in weeks. I also didn’t wake up feeling like my back teeth had been chewing cardboard (I have an inkling I’ve been stress-grinding), which safe to say was a pleasant surprise. Although this term and my unfathomable workload is far from over, as I write this my… Read more
Curried Red Lentil and Quinoa Burgers with Chana Masala Cheese Fries
| March 24, 2012 | Posted by Nada under Recipes |
I am, in a word, exhausted. I couldn’t be happier at the fact that today marked the end of my penultimate term of final year, the past two weeks have been ridiculously hectic. My sleep, social life and general sanity have suffered greatly, but these are all things worth sacrificing temporarily in the long run.… Read more
Attack of the Portable Lunch: Lean Mean Green Quinoa Salad
| March 1, 2012 | Posted by Nada under Recipes |
At the beginning of this term, I vowed to start treating university like a 9-5 job. “I’ve done it before” I thought, surely it couldn’t be that hard. I was sick of staying up till insane o’ clock at night finishing up assignments and oversleeping on a regular basis as a result. I felt like… Read more
Chana Masala and Lemon and Coriander Quinoa Pilaf
| January 19, 2012 | Posted by Nada under Recipes |
Elizabeth Barett Browning once said “How do I love thee? Let me count the ways.” Was she talking about chickpeas? Probably not. But then again, I’m doubtful she ever had the pleasure of tasting chana masala. Why I waited so long to make this is beyond me. It’s truly fantastic, and thanks to… Read more
The Woes of a Soon-to-be Graduate
| December 5, 2011 | Posted by Nada under Recipes, Uncategorized |
So I’ve decided that being a student really isn’t my thing. I much prefer full-time employment, and if it weren’t so difficult to get anywhere without a degree I’m not sure I would’ve gone into higher education at all. Or at least, not this early in life anyways. I know that’s not true. I’m just… Read more
Broad Bean Dill and Quinoa Salad
Serves 1 hungry me
- 1 can of broad beans
- 1/2 cup of dry quinoa
- 1/2 a vegetable stock cube
- 1 small bunch of dill finely chopped, divided
- A few sprigs of parsley, finely chopped
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- A squeeze of lemon juice
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Cook quinoa according to the directions on the packet and add in the stock cube. When it’s about halfway done (it should look like the above picture) add in half the dill, parsley and seasonings.
- Once cooked and fluffy, add in the broad beans, fresh dill and lemon juice. Continue to cook on low until the beans are heated, then drizzle with olive oil and serve.
This would make a great side dish and is delicious atop a large green salad with avocados, how I had it, of course:
Just looking at that picture is making me wish I hadn’t run out of quinoa last night.
Definitely a delicious and quick “hurry-up” vegan dish.
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Anyways broad beans aside, amidst my bout of productivity last night, I finally got around to finishing my online portfolio! The actual portfolio content is still under review so that may change soon – but for all intensive purposes at least I have something up there. Anyways, check it out and let me know what you think!
And while were on that note, if you or anyone you know is looking for a (mildly) talented and hard working graduate I would really appreciate the referral. Tell them I’ll bring vegan cookies to work every day and have no qualms picking up dry cleaning.
Only joking.
But seriously, this graduate job hunting thing is taking starting to take its toll on me. Having worked in an office and taken part in recruitment, I do understand the need for such a long and detailed application process – weeding out the good candidates can be tricky especially when companies get them in such high volumes. But it’s just so incredibly time-consuming, I almost don’t know what to devote my time to. On the one hand, I feel like I should be putting everything I’ve got into my school work, but then that leaves no time for me to write 250 words about “my relevant skills and abilities with regards to the job description” over and over again.
It’s a vicious cycle, I can’t get a job without a degree, but I’ll never get my degree if I keep at it like this.
Maybe I’m going about this all wrong. Maybe I should traipse down to the nearest town centre in a suit and briefcase with a cardboard sign that says HIRE ME.
What? That’s been done before?
Oh well.
Academia or employment?
I’m not sure I know anyone who would answer with the former, but I thought I’d ask.
If you’re a seasoned veteran when it comes to job applications – any words of wisdom/tips for staying sane?
Ps. I realise this entire post is very #whitegirlproblems, but I’m mostly making light so don’t take it too seriously. I know I’m incredibly lucky to even be given the opportunities/education that I do, and I am in no way ungrateful.Quite the opposite in fact, I have the most amazing parents in the world and I can’t thank them enough for getting me to where I am today.
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