tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20759216.post3058445844131120040..comments2024-03-26T21:10:11.253+01:00Comments on Cook (almost) Anything at Least Once: Weekend Herb Blogging #99Haalohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03291206056540101155noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20759216.post-40279487264562275882007-09-13T14:03:00.000+02:002007-09-13T14:03:00.000+02:00Thanks Holler!Thanks Kathryn - the appearance is a...Thanks Holler!<BR/><BR/>Thanks Kathryn - the appearance is an extra benefit of skinning them, it's a shame to hide that vibrant green bean.Haalohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03291206056540101155noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20759216.post-12634226053604087182007-09-13T09:36:00.000+02:002007-09-13T09:36:00.000+02:00Fantastic looking recipe Haalo. While it can be a...Fantastic looking recipe Haalo. While it can be a bit fiddly, it's so worthwhile removing those thick outer coatings. Plus it reveals the vibrant, bright green underneath. Much better than having you food turn that mucky green-grey it goes with the outer skin on.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20759216.post-28320501820176807222007-09-13T01:04:00.000+02:002007-09-13T01:04:00.000+02:00Wow, that looks good! What a gorgeous colour too, ...Wow, that looks good! What a gorgeous colour too, so appetising!Jacqueline Meldrumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05748535381400208316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20759216.post-22277213331046636102007-09-10T08:42:00.000+02:002007-09-10T08:42:00.000+02:00Hi Rose - that seems like more work than just blan...Hi Rose - that seems like more work than just blanching and skinning them - for my taste I'll skin them but people should eat them however they prefer.<BR/><BR/>Thanks Pat - it's says spring all over it.Haalohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03291206056540101155noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20759216.post-41489104487139176692007-09-09T22:18:00.000+02:002007-09-09T22:18:00.000+02:00That recipe is conjuring up images of sitting on t...That recipe is conjuring up images of sitting on the patio sipping a glass of white wine while enjoying the Broadbean bruschetta!!! What a lovely combination. Can't wait to try it!!! Thanks Haalo!!Pathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04495028405455874666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20759216.post-13960974063681995002007-09-09T13:53:00.000+02:002007-09-09T13:53:00.000+02:00Good morning Haalo, Your recipe looks splendid, bu...Good morning Haalo, Your recipe looks splendid, but this time I have to disagree with you on the preparation part of the fava bean. Like you, I used to think that you couldn’t eat the outer skin, it’s though and ugly. And then came along Mojo, who thought me how to do it. <BR/>You take off the "string" on the side of the fava bean skin, and then you steam it, longer than you did because the skin Wardahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13682390924316164553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20759216.post-33076819876332939862007-09-09T13:22:00.000+02:002007-09-09T13:22:00.000+02:00Thanks Sophie, mint is an excellent match the bean...Thanks Sophie, mint is an excellent match the beans. <BR/><BR/>Thanks Kevin - that's a nice way of looking at it!<BR/><BR/>Thanks Jaden, there's a lot of protection around those beans.<BR/><BR/>Thanks Nora - I had crostini similiar to this in Italy and it's a great celebration of their fresh flavours.<BR/><BR/>Thanks Katiez - cooking them correctly makes a huge difference.<BR/><BR/>Thanks Kalyn -Haalohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03291206056540101155noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20759216.post-56966546727905555872007-09-09T10:54:00.000+02:002007-09-09T10:54:00.000+02:00Wonderful pictures, and the spread looks tasty! I'...Wonderful pictures, and the spread looks tasty! I'll be writing about broad beans for WHB, too - providing a very rustic local version for eating them. Yours look a lot more elegant, Haalo :)Pillehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05817049547134774699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20759216.post-38324503566287085242007-09-09T09:07:00.000+02:002007-09-09T09:07:00.000+02:00I actually cooked broad beans for the first time m...I actually cooked broad beans for the first time myself this weekend & they were good but hidden in a tart so the flavour did not shine through, I have a friend over for lunch this week & I think I will try this on her - sounds delicious!Angehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11222036974725609403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20759216.post-66745680087461591332007-09-09T08:28:00.000+02:002007-09-09T08:28:00.000+02:00This is what I love on movie nights. A fee big slc...This is what I love on movie nights. A fee big slcies of thin bread, some crushed garlic and tomatoes on one, and beans/peas/cheese on te ohter. Love the recipe. My favorite luch is slad greens, with petite peas and fresh goat cheese, raspberry vinegar and oil.Helenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15119932841882891505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20759216.post-82953445970752148462007-09-09T04:32:00.000+02:002007-09-09T04:32:00.000+02:00Wow! I am convinced that I will try broad beans ag...Wow! I am convinced that I will try broad beans again. Fabulous photos.<BR/><BR/>I grew up with broad beans in the garden - they are prolific growers. We ate broad beans <B>ALL The Time</B>. Without removing the skin!!! I have never, ever liked them.<BR/><BR/>But now I am motivated to try again. Thanks for another fabulous post.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20759216.post-54076117756810342292007-09-08T21:10:00.000+02:002007-09-08T21:10:00.000+02:00That looks really good. This summer I tried fava ...That looks really good. This summer I tried fava beans for the first time, though in the form of a pesto with pecorino. They were surprisingly good.test it commhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07795596315329913917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20759216.post-34370910745781163652007-09-08T20:39:00.000+02:002007-09-08T20:39:00.000+02:00You know, I've never had fava beans before. I'd l...You know, I've never had fava beans before. I'd love to try your recipe. I know I'd love it. ;-)<BR/><BR/>BTW, your meatballs below look scrumptious.<BR/><BR/>PazAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20759216.post-68684903416377444152007-09-08T18:17:00.000+02:002007-09-08T18:17:00.000+02:00The fava bean plants are gone from our garden in N...The fava bean plants are gone from our garden in Northern California, but I'll be saving this recipe for the next crop. They're quite easy to grow and have a charming small speckled white flower.<BR/>Our favorite way to eat them -- when young -- is raw, topped with cubes of feta cheese, chopped fresh oregano and a drizzle of great olive oil.Caseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17818122668387271464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20759216.post-63429962029997727052007-09-08T17:05:00.000+02:002007-09-08T17:05:00.000+02:00This looks just so delicious. It sounds like a ve...This looks just so delicious. It sounds like a very creative and unique way to use fresh favas. <BR/><BR/>Sigh, I've never had fresh fava beans, and I do feel quite deprived. I don't think I've even seen them at the farmers market here, although I guess I don't go there all season, since I have my own garden, so maybe I've just missed them. And then earlier in the summer I bought some at the Kalyn Dennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02499065771517548587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20759216.post-71162600103534057942007-09-08T16:56:00.000+02:002007-09-08T16:56:00.000+02:00All of my favorite flavors - and so pretty and spr...All of my favorite flavors - and so pretty and spring-like! <BR/>I just discovered the proper way to cook fava beans this spring and am hooked! Can't wait until the season starts....long time for us...Katie Zellerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17498599461583826030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20759216.post-3085203966434457202007-09-08T15:42:00.000+02:002007-09-08T15:42:00.000+02:00Gorgeous! (Can I use that to describe vegetables?)...Gorgeous! (Can I use that to describe vegetables?) <BR/><BR/>Such an original idea. I love all types of beans and this is a terrific way to enjoy them.Nora B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04360757422555317095noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20759216.post-67198044933483238812007-09-08T15:06:00.000+02:002007-09-08T15:06:00.000+02:00I love that first photo - and seeing the little it...I love that first photo - and seeing the little itty bitty fuzz on the bean shell.SteamyKitchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09215147623559421585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20759216.post-65746905788420898052007-09-08T14:35:00.000+02:002007-09-08T14:35:00.000+02:00I'm glad I read your blog. The fact that your seas...I'm glad I read your blog. The fact that your seasons are opposite will give me something hopeful and lively to read when it hits -30 here in our winter. I'm worrying about my garden freezing, and you're eating spring veg - fantastic!Kevin Kossowanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00162563717624538222noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20759216.post-86628421094974977612007-09-08T13:40:00.000+02:002007-09-08T13:40:00.000+02:00Haalo this looks lovely. The beans always look li...Haalo this looks lovely. The beans always look like they have such a luxurious home in their plush pods! <BR/>I've made something very similar to your recipe in the past without the cheese but with fresh mint which goes really well with the beans. <BR/><BR/>The broad beans I've been getting recently have been tiny and I think when they are this small you really can get away with leaving the (Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com