tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1949425054295660529.post1146628974904489453..comments2024-03-18T16:44:59.580+01:00Comments on From My Mental Library: The Best Pesto In The WorldLibrarianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05704656564078750607noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1949425054295660529.post-57175610030107526512012-10-18T07:35:06.338+02:002012-10-18T07:35:06.338+02:00Same here, Jill :-)Same here, Jill :-)Librarianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05704656564078750607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1949425054295660529.post-68431144908723872732012-10-18T03:04:07.673+02:002012-10-18T03:04:07.673+02:00While this does sound delicious, I would never opt...While this does sound delicious, I would never opt to have it for breakfast!<br />Jillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11791018174075586241noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1949425054295660529.post-35336070061974226252012-10-17T11:12:39.546+02:002012-10-17T11:12:39.546+02:00When I was talking to my Mum about her pesto yeste...When I was talking to my Mum about her pesto yesterday, she said that she can't really give exact measures, since she usually makes this "by feel", similar to you.Librarianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05704656564078750607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1949425054295660529.post-10222260788669661432012-10-17T09:13:48.172+02:002012-10-17T09:13:48.172+02:00My actual ingredients are:
* 2 tablespoons co...My actual ingredients are:<br /><br /> * 2 tablespoons coarse-chopped walnuts or pine nuts<br /> * 2 garlic cloves, peeled<br /> * 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil<br /> * 4 cups basil leaves (about 4 ounces)<br /> * 1/2 cup (2 ounces) grated fresh Parmesan cheese<br /> * 1/4 teaspoon salt<br /><br />I only use recipes as guides though so although this is my base I might alter it as I go along.Graham Edwardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11196744947133121475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1949425054295660529.post-42167535666307438142012-10-17T07:57:14.405+02:002012-10-17T07:57:14.405+02:00Yes, either parmesan or, like this time, gran pada...Yes, either parmesan or, like this time, gran padano cheese.Meikes Mumnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1949425054295660529.post-82177804931827697532012-10-17T07:40:43.685+02:002012-10-17T07:40:43.685+02:00You are right, Elizabeth! And often, I don't e...You are right, Elizabeth! And often, I don't even attempt to make things exactly the way my Mum does them, because I won't get them right anyway. So it is always a special treat to have the original dish!Librarianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05704656564078750607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1949425054295660529.post-8179986760117738332012-10-17T07:39:49.846+02:002012-10-17T07:39:49.846+02:00No garlic in yours, Graham? The dish sounds very n...No garlic in yours, Graham? The dish sounds very nice, although I wouldn't add any more olive oil, and I definitely would not feel like it for breakfast :-)Librarianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05704656564078750607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1949425054295660529.post-28954942586641824132012-10-17T07:38:55.039+02:002012-10-17T07:38:55.039+02:00Thank you, Kay :-) That pasta was a gift from my s...Thank you, Kay :-) That pasta was a gift from my sister. She also gave me my Hello Kitty toaster.Librarianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05704656564078750607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1949425054295660529.post-40885923986857507812012-10-17T07:38:22.888+02:002012-10-17T07:38:22.888+02:00Jill, it was as delicious as it looks! I fried the...Jill, it was as delicious as it looks! I fried the mushrooms in a pan and then added the pasta (that had already been made before, it was leftovers).Librarianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05704656564078750607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1949425054295660529.post-61502367740172650362012-10-17T07:37:24.538+02:002012-10-17T07:37:24.538+02:00Thank you, Mum! Do you put parmesan into the mixtu...Thank you, Mum! Do you put parmesan into the mixture like GB does?Librarianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05704656564078750607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1949425054295660529.post-58123914202927974032012-10-17T03:13:13.817+02:002012-10-17T03:13:13.817+02:00Naturally! Mom's recipe is always the best.
...Naturally! Mom's recipe is always the best. <br /><br />I feel the same way when I have dinner over at my parent's place. I never know what I am going to "get", but it is always good. <br /><br />Hug, <br />eAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10794767968612119814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1949425054295660529.post-6166739570612712352012-10-17T00:58:06.055+02:002012-10-17T00:58:06.055+02:00I make my own pesto too, Meike. It's the usua...I make my own pesto too, Meike. It's the usual Italien recipe with basil, parmesan, pine nuts and olive oil. Beautiful. A friend who has just been staying has a plate of sliced tomatoes every morning with lots of pesto or basil and olive oil and toast. Graham Edwardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11196744947133121475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1949425054295660529.post-85096234832716481012012-10-16T18:28:32.103+02:002012-10-16T18:28:32.103+02:00That pesto looks wonderful. And I love the flowers...That pesto looks wonderful. And I love the flowers/Hello Kitty pasta shapes!<br />Kay G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07228498846814735537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1949425054295660529.post-8658569921657427782012-10-16T16:12:07.200+02:002012-10-16T16:12:07.200+02:00This looks so delicious. You did saute the mushro...This looks so delicious. You did saute the mushrooms first didn't you? And the combination is one of my favorites; wish I had been there to join you in lunch.Jillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11791018174075586241noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1949425054295660529.post-47959953047670898892012-10-16T09:19:23.947+02:002012-10-16T09:19:23.947+02:00Hello,
the ingredients you mentioned, are correct,...Hello,<br />the ingredients you mentioned, are correct, you only forgot the garlic, which is rather important!! ;-)Meikes Mumnoreply@blogger.com