Trip to Kalk Bay, wonderful friendships and the most delicious Pea Pesto ever!!!!
February 4, 2010 in Uncategorized
THIS POST IS BROUGHT TO YOU WITH THE COMPLIMENTS OF THE GUYS WHO HELP MAKE SOME OF THE MOST BEAUTIFUL KITCHENS IN THE COUNTRY!! PLEASE SUPPORT MY SPONSERS.
On Tuesday morning just after I have dropped off the kiddos, I headed for Kalk Bay to have breakfast with our own Browniegirl.
I was so excited ……to have a trip like that in the middle of the week, was just glorious and of course Kalk Bay is just in my opinion one of the most beautiful place here in Cape Town……
As you all know by now Brownie girl has exciting plans up her sleeve for April this year. Yes, she is planning a Blogger’s Conference and it all sounds most exciting. I amsure, once we have secured a venue and other details you will be the first to know…..
We had our “meeting” at Cafe Olympia which you should all know by now is Sardines on Toast’s regular hangout when he comes to Cape Town for a break……..
On my way back, G took me round the corner to Cafe Olympia’s Bakery and I had to stock up on a few ciabattas and lunch for hubs……. The ciabatta became last night’s supper and hubby LOVED his lunch, especially the Brownie for dessert.
Now on to the Pea Pesto…..
Ingredients
2 cups frozen peas – blanched for 4 minutes
2 cloves garlic
1 chili
salt/pepper
fresh basil and mint – I would say about 1 handful
zest and juice of a lemon
2 handfuls freshly grated parmesan cheese
salt/pepper.
Drain the peas and cool in ice water to retain the color. P lace all the ingredients in your food processor and blitz until you have the acquired consistency….we like it coarse…. Spread on toasted ciabatta and finish off with Parmesan shavings, a drizzle of oil and some crushed black pepper……Delish!!!
Please do not miss the opportunity to see the most beautiful floors I have ever seen……...
janicetripepi said on February 4, 2010
Oooooh Nins, I could just platz for this awesome awesome pesto!! My mouth is watering as i read this ….. note to self: add frozen peas to shopping list TODAY!!! xxxx jan
tandy.sinclair said on February 4, 2010
I love my old hang out – Kalk Bay
Have a super day!
sharonsmit said on February 4, 2010
The pea-pesto looks divine!! I just want to dig in (and Im actually not fond of peas…) Hope the conference comes together nicely! x
homemadeheaven said on February 4, 2010
I so have to try this pesto for starters tonight – I think even the veggie hater husband might be tempted to give it a try!
kattiemajinks said on February 4, 2010
Wow – that pesto looks divine Nina! Wish I stayed closer for the conference …
shazdart said on February 4, 2010
What a great idea! We both love pesto in any form.
Those bamboo floors are my idea of heaven and I am saving my pennies to have them in my home. xxxx
TheCreativePot said on February 4, 2010
Oooh I love pea pesto. Especially on nyummy crusty bread.
There’s no doubt why you were chosen to present the food photography bit in browniegirl’s conference!
ninatimm said on February 4, 2010
It will bea great to see you all!!!!
ninatimm said on February 4, 2010
I am happy you like my friend!!
ninatimm said on February 4, 2010
Of course she is, what’s not to like!!!
ninatimm said on February 4, 2010
Thank you douglas!!!
ninatimm said on February 4, 2010
Feels like I had a holiday in the middle of the week!!
ninatimm said on February 4, 2010
It is so easy to make, you can dig in with pleasure!!
ninatimm said on February 4, 2010
With all the cheese and garlic, it is very hard to be overwhelmed buy the pea taste!!!
ninatimm said on February 4, 2010
so do I….would have liked to meet you!!!
ninatimm said on February 4, 2010
The flooring is fantastic…..so clean and it creates a wonderful feeling of spaciousness!!!
ninatimm said on February 5, 2010
Aaaah, blush, blush!!
colleen_figg said on February 5, 2010
I love Olympia cafe. got taken there a week or two ago
pinkpolkadot said on February 5, 2010
Wonderful!
canda1 said on February 7, 2010
Sounds delicious, that mixed into risotto would be perfect! Have a great week. xxx
AmyClarence said on February 8, 2010
A friend of mine made this over the weekend, It was delicious. I’m making it tonight and adding a touch more chillie.
Collywolly said on February 8, 2010
Oooooh yeah baby….I would also add lots more of the chilli hehe xxx
Collywolly said on February 8, 2010
YUMYUM that looks so delicious Nins…it has been so great spending some time with you, then and today. That teaspoon looks very cute……….xxx
milkandhoney said on February 10, 2010
Jealousy makes you turn the colour of pea pesto!!! Alles lyk wonderlik!
simplyfood said on February 15, 2010
And another one for tomorrow! Inexpensive and sounds divine!