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MEGA BLOGGING MARATHON -SEPT 2017 #80TH BLOGGING MARATHON THEME: PROTEIN RICH DISHES DAY:14    Bangalore, Montreal, London, Nairobi are some of the places where I can access a kitchen to try out ingredients that I don't readily get in Mombasa. Portobello mushroom is one of them. The first time I ever had a portobello mushroom was some years back when I went to Nando's in Leicester with my sister and her family. Knowing my love for mushrooms she suggested that I should try the portobello mushroom and halloumi burger. I loved the burger and taste of the portobello mushroom. After that I've had portobello mushrooms either grilled or as a filling for burgers. However, I'd not made anything with the mushrooms at home. So during the recent trip to Montreal, cooking with portobello mushrooms was ticked off my list.    Belonging to the crimini family of mushrooms, portobello mushrooms are low in calories, rich in both protein and carbohydrates. Its a good source of fiber, co...

A very pink treat Special Theme: Redo old posts BM#78 Week 4 Day 1    Who doesn't love a bowlful of delicious slightly spicy rice? I love adding all sorts of veggies to rice to make it into a wholesome meal. Whenever, I run out of ideas what to make, rice comes to the rescue. I simply love this beetroot rice as its filling and any excuse to have some French fries!    Beetroot is so versatile. Juice it, cook it, soup it, add to salads, add to muffins, cakes and breads. Amazing the number of dishes one can make using beetroot. Either cooked or raw, I love beetroot. My sister in law Shreya makes yummy rice with beetroot. I didn't get the exact recipe from her as I want it to taste different from mine whenever she makes it for us. I made my own version of beetroot rice and I was pretty pleased with the result. Since then have made it thrice and forgot that I have not blogged the dish as yet to share with you all. So here's a good Sunday lunch treat, the kids may love it ...