I decided today would be a great day for a picnic, but the weather had other ideas!
The only advance prep I needed to do, was to cook the quinoa in some veggie stock with a pinch of turmeric and a stick of lemongrass. This turns this little seed into tiny pockets of flavour, crunchy and delicious.
I like playing around with different styles of video for my food content. I really enjoy sharing my meals with you, but food videos appear to be less popular on Instagram, I’m not sure why.
Yesterday someone asked how I can survive between 2pm and 8am the following morning without food. The answer is simple, eating fibre rich, nutrient dense food like this will keep my belly happy and feeling full.
The pomegranate molasses, pineapple and strawberries give the salad some sweetness, so I’m not craving something sugary after my meal.
If you haven’t tried Makdous, go grab yourself a jar from your local Middle Eastern store. I buy mine from ‘Ismael’ in Ayamonte. It’s owned by a lovely couple from Morocco, and it’s full of amazing Middle Eastern goodies!
I started eating plants only 12 years ago and haven’t looked back. I really enjoy playing with flavour combinations and textures. I’m just here to encourage you to add more veg to your plate.
Do you like quinoa? It’s a great alternative to rice and has more protein.
Thanks for stopping by, have a beautiful day.
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Well, we made it here in one piece. It’s forecast to be sunny today and a little bit windy, but it’s so stormy. I’m having a picnic. Stormy weather or not. Do you like picnics? I love picnics. My husband has. I think it’s all the sand. I’ve got you hidden in my bag. We’re going to have to make a run for it because it’s really, really windy and I think the sand is going in the girls’s eyes. Thank you all for coming with me to the beach for a windswept picnic. It did not quite go to plan. I ended up with sand in my pickles.
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And a partridge in a pear tree!
Loved everything except the spicy stuff! I’ve been living in Mexico for 34 years and still don’t like hot chilli.🤣💝 Your picnic bowl looks so delicious with the rest of those wonderful ingredients. 😋😋😋
Nature and food… Yes I love picnics!! That salad looks amazing!!
That looks delicious ❤
You've got it all! Style and delicious food on the beach! I'd love to watch the storm roll in! I've got to make that meal!
I just love you I could watch you for hours thanks for another wonderful video❤
Do you not need to wash the cabbage? Serious question as I’m buying organic red cabbage for salads like this and it’s such a faff to wash. xx ps. I want your life! ❤
You should do food videos (youtube) once in a while with measurements. Stop teasing us 😉
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Hi Gail, were u affected by the power outages ? your food looks delic. 💚👌
You're making me hungry!! It looks divine.❤❤
Madre mía, que pintaza!
Gorgeous!! Looks delicious, and so healthy!! I love the combination of so many colorful unique flavors. And you were adorable on the beach even in a storm. I am right there with you regardless of the weather. Enjoy yourself!! 🧺🍓😍
It looks tummy and I am glad that you enjoyed the picnic regardless of not having his company. Very smart choice, just living life❤
Looks delish🤤
Yammie!!,
This is like ASMR ❤
Lovely hat. I've been looking for one like this 👌
I love,love,love your food clips.
I love how you present them.
The added birdsong and outside noise is also what draws me to them too.
It adds to remembering all the senses we are blessed with. 💜🙏😉
Beautiful food! Sand in pickles or not! ✌️💖☺️
Love it when it is not going exactly to plan, that are the most enjoyable reels!! Simple but delicious looking salad👌
Any protein?
This dish must make for one heck of a bowel moment 😅
❤Absolutely LOVE 💕 your videos Gail! Thank you for sharing!
Pique-nique sur la plage! J'adore ❤
Your lunch looks amazing and yummy, the only thing that I don’t like is fruit with vegetables but I will give it a try. I love picnics, I’m like that , even if the weather change I don’t care, I will stay. ❤ Greetings from NY.
I LOVE picnics, and dining Alfresco!!!
So gorgeous. I miss the sound of the ocean so thankyou for taking us with you.
Me lembro de Algarve ! A agua do mar era freezing ! Windy too !!! Your food is delicious healthy! GOD BLESS !
Holy moly! That's a crazy salad!
Looks very yummy 🤤 thank you for taking us with you❤
Your lovely : ).. thank you 😊
Bet you’re so glad you made the move Gail. The UK has turned into a hellhole!
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Oh I need to make that quinoa 🤩
I love picnics too… so does my budget
Makdous is a dish of oil-cured aubergines.
That looks amazing Gail! Love the twist on quinoa xxx
Hi Gail, can you elaborate on the hot pink pickled garlic? That looked amazing and I am super curious about how to make it ❤
I love purple cabbage shredded, carrots too along with more vegetables…avocado especially and cucumber, red onion. Garbanzo beans or other beans
Sand in my pickles! haha! love it! 😂😊
trop chou 😊
🥰🥰🤣 Sand in my pickles!! Tfs❤
Looks great. I know it's delicious. I love pickled garlic or just plain.
Can I come live with you so I can learn how to cook and eat?
Yes, I love picnics. Interesting salad. Totally get the sand. Inspirational videos. Like the background music, fashion and food. I hope I can achieve my health targets like you.
Wow. Talk about a powerhouse meal! I wish I had you as my personal chef.
Looks so appealing!
Wow that's a big combination of flavors! Will try it out