tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post5855121284194904023..comments2024-03-23T16:18:34.397+00:00Comments on Where Five Valleys Meet: Make yourself some fresh PestoRosemaryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comBlogger48125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-32926233710361473392013-01-24T14:27:27.753+00:002013-01-24T14:27:27.753+00:00Interestingly, when we experienced pesto in Genoa ...Interestingly, when we experienced pesto in Genoa for the first time, Elizabeth Mann Borgese was also present. She arrived late and missed the visit to Zeffirino's, so one or two of us took her to another restaurant so that she could try it too.<br />I think arugula is what we call rocket. I do love rocket very much, but haven't used it in pesto. I have used wild garlic leaves, and have also made red pesto with sundried tomatoes.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-42629441145513313532013-01-24T13:37:06.778+00:002013-01-24T13:37:06.778+00:00Such an inspiring post to read on this cold winter...Such an inspiring post to read on this cold winter morning. This pesto, made from your wonderful recipe, would freeze well. I put mine in ice cube trays, then freeze the cubes in a baggie and take out to use when needed. However, fresh, would be the best. Have you tried using arugula instead of basil? Also lovely. <br /><br />My first experience with arugula pesto was at a restaurant overlook the River Cam in Cambridge. Not very good, and I thought then, I didn't like arugula very much. But, when you grow it, and make your own pesto..a world of difference. Maybe that's what we will have for supper tonight Rosemary, with a nice pasta. Thanks.Gardeningbrenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10709940044197929905noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-40082899797445203082012-04-26T10:20:18.926+01:002012-04-26T10:20:18.926+01:00Dear Christa - I hope you also had an interesting ...Dear Christa - I hope you also had an interesting trip. Just getting my head around the new format blogger has given me whilst away. Good description of shop pesto - hay, how right you are.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-65898610396342962802012-04-26T10:18:18.402+01:002012-04-26T10:18:18.402+01:00Thanks Antonio - I always appreciate your comments...Thanks Antonio - I always appreciate your comments.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-76669496221356934742012-04-26T10:17:41.641+01:002012-04-26T10:17:41.641+01:00Dear Mette - I hope you give it a try, so simple y...Dear Mette - I hope you give it a try, so simple yet delicious. Just back from Montenegro.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-67228461532195590782012-04-26T10:16:27.554+01:002012-04-26T10:16:27.554+01:00Hello - yes I can guess that it would freeze well,...Hello - yes I can guess that it would freeze well, but we tend to eat it all up!!!Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-66423754282808639412012-04-26T10:15:23.735+01:002012-04-26T10:15:23.735+01:00You were the only one who guessed correctly nevert...You were the only one who guessed correctly nevertheless.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-42135493391572091892012-04-26T10:12:14.421+01:002012-04-26T10:12:14.421+01:00Dear Helen - it was so kind of you to invite me. I...Dear Helen - it was so kind of you to invite me. I have replied to your blog.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-36120487129138526702012-04-24T07:39:39.473+01:002012-04-24T07:39:39.473+01:00Dear Rosemary: To me only the fresh, homemade pest...Dear Rosemary: To me only the fresh, homemade pesto is the real pesto. The one you can buy in a jar tastes like hay to me! Wishing you a wonderful, interesting and sunny trip around the M-country! Ciao, ChristaEmilie's daughterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14396078121246379577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-64619966269045067192012-04-21T21:51:17.126+01:002012-04-21T21:51:17.126+01:00Hello Rosemary,
I like the composition, something ...Hello Rosemary,<br />I like the composition, something good photographer!<br />a hugAntonio Machadohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01361402926011889482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-84854776659984069162012-04-18T19:25:41.018+01:002012-04-18T19:25:41.018+01:00Wonderful post!
I've never tasted fresh Pesto,...Wonderful post!<br />I've never tasted fresh Pesto, I have to try your recipe.<br />Thanks for sharing.<br />Wish you wonderful days in Monaco (?), Rosemary.<br />MetteCameraCruisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16941833935383209037noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-41852119983112690132012-04-18T18:17:34.553+01:002012-04-18T18:17:34.553+01:00interesting history too. plus pesto freezes so we...interesting history too. plus pesto freezes so well!!<br />have a great trip!momto8https://www.blogger.com/profile/13964950285763339907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-86851926331828095732012-04-18T13:42:12.627+01:002012-04-18T13:42:12.627+01:00I guess it it the power of TV advertising as I hav...I guess it it the power of TV advertising as I have recently seen adverts for both Montenegro and Moldavia as holiday destinations. :)LindyLouMachttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12282788551449445133noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-28348449572473075642012-04-17T23:39:39.307+01:002012-04-17T23:39:39.307+01:00Dear Rosemary
I am hosting this weeks drawing cha...Dear Rosemary<br /><br />I am hosting this weeks drawing challenge if you would like to participate then pop over to my blog and leave a comment on the post. I hope you can join in and the pesto looks real good!<br /><br />Cheers Helen :)objects of whimsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13789303258794066458noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-18714851553796932552012-04-17T19:16:09.394+01:002012-04-17T19:16:09.394+01:00You are right, it is so easy. Congratulations you ...You are right, it is so easy. Congratulations you are also correct, you just got on here before we leave for Montenegro. Well done, I am impressed with all of the places you thought of. Look forward to being in touch on our return.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-1130571657495144672012-04-17T17:27:15.559+01:002012-04-17T17:27:15.559+01:00There is nothing like freshly made pesto is there ...There is nothing like freshly made pesto is there and so much easier than people realise. Enjoy your trip to Malta, Maderia, Macedonia, Moldova, Morocco or Montenegro!LindyLouMachttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12282788551449445133noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-11673576930541676602012-04-17T07:40:55.349+01:002012-04-17T07:40:55.349+01:00Excellent guess Mark! As you will know Monaco is j...Excellent guess Mark! As you will know Monaco is just up the coast from Genoa, so that would have fitted in well. However, all will be revealed on our return. Incidentally that is the only other country we could think of beginning with M. <br />Do give the Pesto a try, it really is easy and the ingredients are all readily available. <br />The bags are packed, and thanks for your kind wishes.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-47763403966175410672012-04-17T07:27:01.665+01:002012-04-17T07:27:01.665+01:00Sounds great Olive - just my cup of tea, will give...Sounds great Olive - just my cup of tea, will give it a try on my return.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-31168923861810797352012-04-17T07:24:29.276+01:002012-04-17T07:24:29.276+01:00Thank you - hope you are continuing to enjoy your ...Thank you - hope you are continuing to enjoy your sojourn in the Highlands.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-75340217493961295912012-04-17T01:38:19.812+01:002012-04-17T01:38:19.812+01:00Dear Rosemary - Monaco, perhaps? Thanks for your p...Dear Rosemary - Monaco, perhaps? Thanks for your pesto recipe - I'm not a great cook (my stove has a "For Display Only" sign on it), but your recipe gives me the hope that even I might impress someone someday in the kitchen! Have a wonderful trip!Mark D. Ruffnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09241533547309049140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-44751499786644068732012-04-17T00:43:29.435+01:002012-04-17T00:43:29.435+01:00I have sweet basil growing on the deck. I also mak...I have sweet basil growing on the deck. I also make no cook tomato basil sauce . Just quarter cherry tomatoes and chop an equal amount of basil. Cover with a very good extra virgin olive oil and let it sit on the counter for at least 6 hours but over night is better. Do not cook. Serve over pasta.Olivehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04562775041134498313noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-45030330449477266662012-04-16T22:22:42.304+01:002012-04-16T22:22:42.304+01:00A lovely post, Rosemary and the fresh pesto sounds...A lovely post, Rosemary and the fresh pesto sounds delicious. definitely one to try soon....Perpetuahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01214396019726161983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-91129945081240330122012-04-16T15:31:26.218+01:002012-04-16T15:31:26.218+01:00Pesto is such a very useful ingredient to have in ...Pesto is such a very useful ingredient to have in the fridge, especially when your boys are home.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-68853769226162231252012-04-16T15:21:35.078+01:002012-04-16T15:21:35.078+01:00Thank you for the inspiration. You have made me hu...Thank you for the inspiration. You have made me hungry for fresh pesto!In My Wild Edenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10943196871279605031noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-18142691562700458912012-04-16T07:34:41.353+01:002012-04-16T07:34:41.353+01:00Have you got a nice shady little spot for the Basi...Have you got a nice shady little spot for the Basil, so that it will not get dried up by the sun? Alternatively you could do as I do and keep some in a pot, indoors, on a windowsill without the full sun on it.<br />I am pleased that you have visited Genoa too. It is indeed a lovely city, and situated in a very pleasant spot on the Ligurian coastline. It is a good place to stay, with lots of interesting places nearby to visit. <br />No, you are right, it is not an island beginning with M, but part of mainland Europe!!!Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.com