tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1085429884053920414.post7754454665387078111..comments2024-03-09T17:26:26.513+11:00Comments on The Adventures of Miss Piggy: Balcony Garden: Harvest Monday #8Melhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11907743046211723083noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1085429884053920414.post-22938272412854763382013-01-08T19:29:48.271+11:002013-01-08T19:29:48.271+11:00After trying Indira's basil pesto I was hooked...After trying Indira's basil pesto I was hooked on the idea of making my own.Melhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11907743046211723083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1085429884053920414.post-11141208943612318272013-01-08T19:29:15.707+11:002013-01-08T19:29:15.707+11:00Rocket is less stinker than basil too - is that wh...Rocket is less stinker than basil too - is that why you cannot eat it straight away?Melhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11907743046211723083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1085429884053920414.post-63121576855348922032013-01-08T19:28:14.795+11:002013-01-08T19:28:14.795+11:00I bet Evie's garden is amazing (and it's t...I bet Evie's garden is amazing (and it's the actual ground - something I'm a tad envious about)!Melhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11907743046211723083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1085429884053920414.post-2604940197893536892013-01-08T19:26:55.568+11:002013-01-08T19:26:55.568+11:00Gnocchi...yum! Is that easy to make.Gnocchi...yum! Is that easy to make.Melhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11907743046211723083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1085429884053920414.post-56589317988692247432013-01-08T19:26:39.853+11:002013-01-08T19:26:39.853+11:00I think I was a bit too liberal with the oil &...I think I was a bit too liberal with the oil & cheese too. Melhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11907743046211723083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1085429884053920414.post-60759490779480396632013-01-08T19:25:22.174+11:002013-01-08T19:25:22.174+11:00It's great isn't it!It's great isn't it! Melhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11907743046211723083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1085429884053920414.post-30089742829916520482013-01-08T19:24:53.592+11:002013-01-08T19:24:53.592+11:00Yeah, the basil was making me feel ick and I got s...Yeah, the basil was making me feel ick and I got such a headache from it. Not happy Jan!Melhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11907743046211723083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1085429884053920414.post-23035164414664411852013-01-08T19:24:31.094+11:002013-01-08T19:24:31.094+11:00I think anything green and leafy (within reason th...I think anything green and leafy (within reason that is - no lettuce please) could go into pesto...I've also heard of coriander pesto! True story.Melhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11907743046211723083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1085429884053920414.post-50860503399591495062013-01-08T19:23:21.567+11:002013-01-08T19:23:21.567+11:00It really is an excellent book...it's help me ...It really is an excellent book...it's help me a lot as has her blog. I'll get onto that bigger food processor...my 2013 dream.Melhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11907743046211723083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1085429884053920414.post-34782858406920838662013-01-08T19:22:26.873+11:002013-01-08T19:22:26.873+11:00It's good...I'm thinking of just making a ...It's good...I'm thinking of just making a rocket pesto next time.<br />Melhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11907743046211723083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1085429884053920414.post-1946576014327880692013-01-03T13:28:50.019+11:002013-01-03T13:28:50.019+11:00home made pesto with home grown basil sounds like ...home made pesto with home grown basil sounds like heaven - am sure it tasted wonderful just because you have invested some much into it - and fresh is truly best too (I am very fussy about buying pesto because so much is dire)Johanna GGGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08594201473931487490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1085429884053920414.post-18032294607888264232013-01-03T09:18:22.969+11:002013-01-03T09:18:22.969+11:00What a reward for your efforts! I find I can't...What a reward for your efforts! I find I can't eat the pesto straight away after making it and leave it a little and it's fine. I think it's one of the cooks curses that you often don't enjoy what you made until later. Love the rocket idea too, much cheaper than basil as well.Alisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00531327682856915545noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1085429884053920414.post-6434425557095022512013-01-02T22:52:34.738+11:002013-01-02T22:52:34.738+11:00your getting good! i love rocket in basil pesto to...your getting good! i love rocket in basil pesto too.<br />Evie now has her own little garden that she has planted carrot, tomato, and bean. I'll have to take a pic for you. We got a Stephanie Alexander book for chrissy and it talks about getting kids to have their own garden that they have to look after by themselves - thought it was a great idea :)muppyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11776883032644614085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1085429884053920414.post-62992436869859052502013-01-02T18:01:11.918+11:002013-01-02T18:01:11.918+11:00oh nice! i just made my own pesto from my self gro...oh nice! i just made my own pesto from my self grown basil too! i'm making gnocchi as i type to pair with my pesto! Milktea Eatshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04438421419221234035noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1085429884053920414.post-34491145568792496372013-01-02T16:58:00.499+11:002013-01-02T16:58:00.499+11:00Your basil and pesto both look great Mel. I total...Your basil and pesto both look great Mel. I totally love pesto but the recipe I use is pretty rich...a lot of olive oil & cheese. A little bit goes a long way. Happy gardening :)Jane @ Shady Bakerhttp://shadybaker.blogspot.com.aunoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1085429884053920414.post-68364291482570284982013-01-02T16:24:49.996+11:002013-01-02T16:24:49.996+11:00Nothing beats a good pesto. I was very skeptical o...Nothing beats a good pesto. I was very skeptical of adding rocket (with or without basil) but it does work well.gaby @ lateraleatinghttp://lateraleating.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1085429884053920414.post-75243061098994428052013-01-02T15:46:10.780+11:002013-01-02T15:46:10.780+11:00Basil does smell pretty strong doesnt it? I love t...Basil does smell pretty strong doesnt it? I love that you added the rocket. Rocket pesto is my fave so I think it'd be fab in a basil one too. A little less funky, if you will.Nic@diningwithastudhttp://www.diningwithastud.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1085429884053920414.post-20221487812779120572013-01-02T13:43:22.815+11:002013-01-02T13:43:22.815+11:00I love the idea of adding rocket! I am going to tr...I love the idea of adding rocket! I am going to try this next time! <br /><br />I adore having a garden patch, even if I do kill off most of my edibles! Flowers, easy and plentiful, fruit & veg I kill :( Leahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10987716333870309700noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1085429884053920414.post-18825565115387096782013-01-02T11:04:14.955+11:002013-01-02T11:04:14.955+11:00I was wondering whether her book was worth getting...I was wondering whether her book was worth getting - you have sold me. I am hoping to set up an edible "balcony" in my tiny townhouse backyard.<br />And yes - you need a processor bigger than a coffee cup. Even though I live alone, I have my (knock off) thermoix for blending and processing...Clairehttp://owlteapot.blogspot.com.au/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1085429884053920414.post-77267512284593428982013-01-02T09:48:27.227+11:002013-01-02T09:48:27.227+11:00Ooh good thinking, I might try adding rocket to mi...Ooh good thinking, I might try adding rocket to mine next time toovegeTARAianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16296841485200788273noreply@blogger.com