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Pesto
Jul 27, 2011 8:34:26 GMT
Post by auntieannie on Jul 27, 2011 8:34:26 GMT
Since there are several Italian-speaking whizz kids on here... I HAVE to ask.
I remember Italians giving my mom 'pesto" a fresh herb, quite dark.
This is killing me now as I cannot find info about it. Have I lost my marbles?
Also what does pesto really means in Italian as the online translator says "I step on" (french = j'ecrase according to same translator) which doesn't ring a bell to me at all.
Please free me from thinking about that! I need to study!
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Pesto
Jul 27, 2011 10:20:09 GMT
Post by bjd on Jul 27, 2011 10:20:09 GMT
I thought pesto was made from basil? Maybe because the pesto sauce is made of crushed basil leaves?
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Pesto
Jul 27, 2011 11:48:36 GMT
Post by tod2 on Jul 27, 2011 11:48:36 GMT
The most common is Basil Pesto or Coriander Pesto.
If I were to make my own I would: Finely chop basil leaves, fresh parsley, pine nuts, and add olive oil and fresh Parmesan cheese. Maybe I've left something out....
The dark colour you recall is probably the basil becoming oxidized - if you look at a tub of fresh basil pesto in the supermarket the top layer is always darker even though its covered in oil.
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Pesto
Jul 27, 2011 17:00:12 GMT
Post by auntieannie on Jul 27, 2011 17:00:12 GMT
I am most definitely NOT talking about the "sauce"/prepared dish here. I am talking about a plant or a word - hence its place in "where words collide".
I recall dark fresh leaves that were brought to our home freshly collected from the people's gardens and my mom would use them in soups and stews. Anybody knows what I am referring to?
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Pesto
Jul 27, 2011 17:11:40 GMT
Post by tod2 on Jul 27, 2011 17:11:40 GMT
No Auntieannie - I clearly do not
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Pesto
Jul 27, 2011 17:42:08 GMT
Post by Deleted on Jul 27, 2011 17:42:08 GMT
I Googled "pesto leaves" and got an uncopiable lovely photo that looked (almost) like basil leaves to me.
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Pesto
Jul 27, 2011 18:03:47 GMT
Post by auntieannie on Jul 27, 2011 18:03:47 GMT
sorry tod!
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