While in New York a few months ago, I discovered “Quinoa” (/ˈkiːnwɑː/). It had been a stressful, but fulfilling day and I was on my way back home when I spotted a restaurant on Columbus Avenue. I went in and asked the attendant to give me fried rice (it was a buffet styled restaurant) and she goes “oh that’s not rice”. I say “really, what is it?” she says “it’s quinoa.” “Quinoa!” I say. “Yes Quinoa,” she replied, “you want to taste?” she asked. “Yes please!” and that was it. I loved it. And I was eating quinoa all day, all week, and all through my stay in New York, especially after I did my research and found out it was healthy. I had intended to buy a small bag to take along with me, but airport weight restrictions, I had other valuable things to bring along with me (*chuckling*). I would definitely keep an eye out for this in stores here in Nigeria.