I went to Milan and had a great time with my friends. What can I say, I miss them so much...
The food was absolutely not blogworthly: we ate at the apartment, mainly rice, pasta and salad (and some veggies and fruit, don't worry!). It came out as a very inexpensive weekend. The flight back took me an eternity because my flight got canceled, and by the time I was sitting in the plane I was extremely grateful that I didn't get to spend the night alone in an airport in Milan.
I made some nice meals the week before I went to my trip and I still have to show them to you! First a not-so-interesting green soup, made with kale, lettuce, potatoes, carrots, leeks, and topped with panko bread crumbs.
But also, a lot more interesting, black eyed pea - millet croquettes, adapted from VWAV. I didn't have any quinoa, and they came out perfectly with millet. The only downside is that they were a bit dry and kind of falling apart.
We've been having a lot of salad lately, and my favorite salads have always warm ingredients. I've discovered that stir-fried kale with millet is my favorite combo! With some lettuce and raw veggies, mmmm.
I really had to tell you about the kale and millet...
But the last picture I have is actually something else. A bolognese sauce made with TVP over pasta. I'm not a big fan of meat substitutes, but this TVP thing tasted like the real thing. It was even a bit creepy!
In other news, I have two interviews this week! A phone interview tomorrow and a face-to-face one on Wednesday. I'm a bit scared, don't know why...
And on Thursday, I'm going to Barcelona with my boyfriend to visit my father. He just bought a new apartment and moved in, and he was very excited that we're coming to visit.
I still have to do a meme because I've been tagged! And I have a couple of new things to show, so I promise I won't continue to be lazy and will post more often. And expect a visit to your blog soon!
22 comments:
LOOOOOVE Milan - such an enchanting city. Glad you had fun!!
BEST OF LUCK WITH THE INTERVIEWS!!!
Milan!?! I wish I could go there. I want to travel so badly! Europe looks so beautiful.
I was going to do the same thing with the millet for the croquettes! I tried the ones from V'Con and they totally fell apart but they were fried not baked
I love green soup! I just made a broccoli one.
Have fun in Barcelona... and watch out for a man wearing absolutely nothing who is covered in tattoos (yes, even there). Or is that your boyfriend? ;o)
Good luck with the interviews!
I want those black eyed pea - millet croquettes!! Your soup looks so green and pretty, I love the bread crumbs on top!
You are one well traveled vegan from Milan to Barcelona!
Goog luck on the interviews! I think everything look yummy! I have the same issue with the croquettes - it must be an art, because I never get them to keep their shape!
Kale and Millet are two of my favourite things to eat - and so good for you too! Good luck in your interviews!!
nothing wrong with a lazy week, Alice! hooray for Milan! and i'm glad you didn't have to spend the night in the airport alone either. that wouldn't have been much fun, i imagine! eek!
i think your green soup sounds (and looks) delightful! and the croquettes with millet?! yay! i love the sound of them, too - even if they were a bit crumbly - i bet they tasted super yummy! ;)
isn't TVP kinda strange. i mean, it's goooood - but it kinda freaks me out a little, too - i guess it mocks meat a little too well! ahahaha! but your pasta looks scrumptious - the sauce is so colorful! i've never had a bolognese sauce before - i think i need to "give it a go" sometime. mmmmmmmm!
good luck with both your interviews - and have fun in Barcelona with your boyfriend! it will be nice to visit your dad!
So glad you had a great trip - Milan, ooh la la. :) Kale & millet croquettes sound cool, yay for more kale!
that sounds like so much fun! it looks gorgeous :D
good luck with your interviews!!!
I'm so jealous! I want to see Barcelona, I've seen pictures and the place looks beautiful!
That soup looks really tasty too, I'm never that creative with soups. In fact, I hardly ever make any soup except chili...
yah for you getting to go to Milan. Totally cool! Hope you are well and enjoing interview life!
Glad to hear your trip was budget friendly - and wahoo about the interviews and trip to Barcelona coming up! How fun!
And the food looks great - those millet croquettes - YUMMY!
I am so glad you had a great time in MIlan. My first visit to your site and i love it... i just subscribed to your feed and cannot wait to read more.
thanks for sharing
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Salads with warm ingredients are the BEST!
Good luck on your interviews! It's so nice that you've been able to travel lately. Barcelona and Milan are so beautiful. I love the Gaudi architecture and proximity to the sea that Barcelona offers. Have a safe trip!
Ooo! Your trip sounds amazing. I'm glad you had a good time :)
Why on earth haven't I tried those croquettes yet??!!?
Good luck with the interviews!
Sounds good, keep on relaxing! Best of luck with the interviews - I am ALWAYS a little bit scared of job interviews, even if I wasn't that interested in the job even.
And say hola to Barcelona from me, I had a job there the whole summer of 2002 and haven't seen the city since... I miss it so!
That green soup looks delicious! And good luck with your interviews. :)
Yes, please watch out for him!
Ooh, and when I was in Barcelona, I had the most amazing hazelnut gelato!!!
those black eyed pea croquettes look sooo good.
Good luck with the interviews!
Milan! Oh that's a place I need to visit. My husband and I are hoping to visit Italy sometime next year.
That green soup looks so warm and inviting. And yum.. tvp in bolognese sauce.
Good luck with your interviews!! (or hope they went well if you already had them)
congratulations, two interviews! and all your food looks sooo yummy, especially that salad with the croquettes!
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