Comments on: Heidi Swanson’s broccoli pesto

By: Lida

Lida — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 17:03:57 +0000

Loved your comments about the comments section on food blogs. My thoughts exactly. I really want to hear comments from people who’ve TRIED the recipe; also, from at least one or two who followed it exactly (just for kicks).

By: rach

rach — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 00:52:06 +0000

I hate the comment threads of popular food blogs more than anything. All the people crowing about their food intolerances and asking about substitutions gives me a sense of deep sorrow, similar to the feeling you get after watching ‘My Super Sweet Sixteen.’

The world is full of Anns, and it makes me sad.

By: Cath the Canberra Cook

Cath the Canberra Cook — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 12:10:44 +0000

My oven has multiple settings – it can be fan forced or not, as you wish. I think most of them do, and it is good for cooking roasts quickly. I keep it off for baking, though.

By: Dr Sista Outlaw

Dr Sista Outlaw — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 04:04:56 +0000

OMG – those things are exactly what I want to do in a nice slow steady oven. Thank you Pavlov’s Cat, you are a godsend.

By: Pavlov's Cat

Pavlov's Cat — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 01:15:55 +0000

Glad you decided not to go with fan forced — everyone I’ve ever known (including, for four years, moi) who’s had one has hated it and could never learn to second-guess it. Shower-cap souffles, unbrowned/burnt cheese topping, weeping meringues (that was me), you name it.

By: Naomi (Dr Sista Outlaw)

Naomi (Dr Sista Outlaw) — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 09:34:37 +0000

Thank you, wise ones. I have the desire for a 900mm oven, but as my kitchen has an entire bench area of about 1800mm I fear that would be rash. I have decided, the big gas one with the electric oven is for me. Just have to work out whether I still have a house to put it in, after the weekend’s hot water service debacle. Not conversation for a blog about dining and kitchens!

By: Zoe

Zoe — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 02:59:27 +0000

It’s in the pipeline, Dr S.O. And yes, buy the expensive oven and get a 900 mm wide one while you’re at it. Think of the pleasure it will bring you.

By: Mindy

Mindy — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 02:57:12 +0000

electric oven, even.