That looks really good. I think that's wonderful that you have fresh bay leaves right there ready for you to use. I have to use dried but that is better than nothing! I usually them in soups and stews but have never given an thought to something more sweet like an apple dish. The Quiona looks great. I actually that it.
Vickie Brown | Homepage | 03.21.06 - 5:00 pm | #

Nice! I can get fresh bay leaves, and love them, but not from my garden!
surfindaave | Homepage | 03.21.06 - 7:30 pm | #

What a lovely, gluten-free dish. I need to make some quinoa. [Wish I could just pop over and snag a few of your homegrown bay leaves...]
Karina | Homepage | 03.21.06 - 8:33 pm | #

My dear Ilva, I see you have been cooking up lots of lovely and delicious spring-like things! I love the flavor of fresh bay leaves - once you've had the fresh ones you just can't go back as they have so much more flavor! I'm jealous that you can just walk out your door to them, lucky girl! This dish sounds really fabulously yummy - and healthy, something my body craves more and more as the weather gets warmer (though we still haven't seen any sun yet!)
Michelle | Homepage | 03.22.06 - 1:54 am | #

How lovely this is, and thank you so much. Fresh bay leaves right outside? beautiful. I combined the bay leaves with prunes, but apples might work well--potatoes are "apples of the earth"
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the chocolate lady | Homepage | 03.22.06 - 4:52 am | #

Vicky- Don't you think that your green grocer has some if you ask? I'm going to go for apples and bay leaves, we'll see how it will turn out!

surfindaave-I'm looking forward to see what you create with bay leaves in it!

Karina-I have to say that quinoa must be one of the best 'bases' for vegetables that exists! I just love it!

Michelle-Do you realize how much I have missed your comments? You have been with me from almost day 1 and your encouragement meant(and means) a lot to me!

Chocolate lady-I'm the one who should thank you for reminding and inspiring me. Prunes, sorry, I must have started thinking about possible apple and bay leaf dishes straight away!
ilva | Homepage | 03.22.06 - 8:00 am | #

Dear Ilva, just a short note to say hello and good morning and to wish to a fabulous day. I want to state that I check your site every day, always adore your photos (will you tell me one day what camera you use, what is so fascinating is that you can make those wonderful close ups..) and always give me a feeling to be connected with the land of my dreams Sorry for being a nasty (not regular) commentor for the time being, but I AM a VERY regular visitor ! Hugs, angelika
angelika | Homepage | 03.22.06 - 8:50 am | #

Angelika-Don't worry, I know how much time it takes to keep up and commenting all the blogs one likes! I'm happy to hear that you are well, hugs to you too!
ilva | Homepage | 03.23.06 - 9:14 am | #

Despite having seen so many recipes using quinoa recently, I'm yet to eat - and cook - with that ingredient. Your recipe may just be the inspiration needed (although could you use any other veg instead of fennel? I'm not tooo keen on aniseedy flavours).
Gorgeous pictures all over your blog!!!
Pille | Homepage | 03.23.06 - 6:18 pm | #

Pille-anything goes! The taste of quinoa blends well with almost anything I think! tell me or blog the results!
ilva | Homepage | 03.24.06 - 9:25 am | #