Hi Sharon– That WAS my wedding. Thank you for your kind words. It was a wonderful night with delicious cake! Quinoa manufacturing has come a long way. A few years ago, all brands called for rinsing before cooking to remove the natural coating of saponins. They tended to make the grain taste soapy. Now, most packages state on them that they have been pre-rinsed. They've gone ahead and done that step in the factory– saving the consumers the arduous step. You can toast your dry quinoa before adding in the water or stock, it will give it more of a nutty flavor. Often times, I skip that step and go right to adding the stock and cooking it down. Either way, it's delicious. It truly is easier than it seems. Give it a try!

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