Monday, 28 November 2011

Zapallitos con Quinoa

Esta es mi primer incursión al español en el blog y con quinoa como ingrediente principal. No soy muy buena con la cocina pero a partir de mi creciente interés por la cocina vegana he leído muchos blogs donde veo que los veganos tienen mucha imaginación. Aclaro que soy vegetariana y estoy en transición al veganismo, asi que cualquier sugerencia o comentario que quieran hacer es siempre bienvenido.

Este es un plato caliente, tipo guiso, con un poco de caldito inclusive. Se puede modificar, agregar o quitar ingredientes. Todo es personalizable! Yo lo hice con los ingredientes que tenía en casa. Como en casa soy yo sola la que no consume carne, las cantidades son para una persona, pero todo depende del hambre que tengan! Empecemos:


Ingredientes:
  • Zapallitos verdes: 2
  • Quinoa: 50 grs.
  • Dientes de ajo: 2
  • Cebolla: 1 (si es muy grande, usamos 1/2)
  • Sobre de sabor: Cantidad necesaria (no se utiliza todo sino un poco. Fíjense bien en los componentes!)
  • Morrón cortado en cubitos chicos: a gusto.
  • Agua tibia: Cantidad necesaria.
  • Aceite de oliva: un chorrito.
Tiempo de cocción: 20 min aprox.


Elaboración
Lavar la quinoa con abundante agua para que no queden restos de suciedad. Cuando el agua sale clara, la quinoa está limpia. Reservar.
Sartén tipo Wok con todos los ingredientes incorporados
Lavar cuidadosamente los zapallitos y cortarlos de la manera que les guste. Yo los corté en triangulitos. Reservar.
Pelar y picar los ajos. Ídem con la cebolla. Reservar.
Lavar el morrón y picar. Reservar.
En una sartén u olla, colocar un chorrito de aceite de oliva y esperar unos segundos a que se caliente bien. Incorporar los zapallitos y dorarlos un poco. A continuación, agregar morrón, ajos y cebolla. Freír hasta que la cebolla quede apenas transparente. Ahora, poner la quinoa, mezclar un poco con lo que ya tenían en el fuego e incorporarle el agua tibia hasta cubrir todo. 

A medida que entra en ebullición, notaremos que el agua se consume y ahí es cuando le echaremos de a poquito mas caldo hasta completar la cocción.
Servir en un plato hondo. Se le puede agregar queso rallado, si así lo desean.

Saturday, 19 November 2011

My First Subtitling-and-Uploading-To-YouTube Experience!

Well, here's my first contribution to YouTube with subtitles. It is actually really easy to do! This video appeared in my life when I was really sad and it made me reflect a lot about my life and the way I was living it. I shared this imaged with my loved ones but, unfortunately, not all of then are proficient with the language so I decided to subtitle it and upload it again not only for them but for the rest of the world out there who wants to see it.



Without further adieu, here's the vid. Enjoy! :)


I feel like watching it again! Sooo inspirational!

Friday, 11 November 2011

About my new view on life

Well, long time no see! This time, I'd like to talk about this new decision I've made. 



About 10 years ago, I made my first attempt at vegetarianism. My mom was really worried about this and took me straight to the doctor. Unfortunately, they didn't allow me to tell them why I wanted to change my eating habits. I had read enough about the subject and that was what made me decide I wanted to change. The doctor said, raising one brow: "And do you think eating meat makes you fat?" He thought I was stopping eating meat because I wanted to lose weight! How funny is that?! Well, I was a minor back then and I decided not to pursue my ambition. I still don't know why...


Now 10 years later, I decided to become a vegetarian and, in a near future, a vegan. I know it's hard. But when you're convinced of something and your heart's telling you "GO FOR IT!" how can you not listen to it?  I haven't told many people about this and I found the only few people I know are asking me all kind of questions. Keep them coming, fellas. This is who I am and who I've always been on the inside of me. 


Animals are no longer food for me. I hope everyone could see the truth behind eating animals and their by-products. 


Couldn't be happier about my decision and knowing that I'm not alone makes it even better. GO V! :)

Friday, 9 September 2011

First post from my mobile

Well, nothing happened today except I feel a bit under the weather. I wouldn't have got out of bed at all. It's so cloudy and cool outside that I just wanted to stay in and watch some movie.

Oh, and it rained a little! That was the highlight of the day. Go figure...


Monday, 5 September 2011

The one about my Italian lessons

Well, here I am learning Italian again. I started last year and because we moved this year I had to quit... for a while.
When I hear myself pronouncing some words in this wonderful, sweet and funny language I remember this vid here. Arrivederci!

Friday, 29 July 2011

Snow in Puerto Madryn

What a surprise! This is a wonderful day despite the low temperature! I'll leave you some images I captured with my mobile phone. Hope you like them!


Wednesday, 27 July 2011

They tried to make you go to rehab you said no, no no...

Oh, Amy. Time stood still for minutes while I tried to figure out what really happened when I was told about all this. It's just too sad to know you're gone. Still in shock. You're free now, at peace. But I believe that in everyone's mind the questions remains: WHY? Why, Amy?


Your legend lives on... Thank you for the music.