tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post7663630249957880344..comments2024-03-29T11:53:54.303+00:00Comments on Magnon's Meanderings: Capellini alla Checca Cro Magnonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-20890913563810270432022-05-25T04:13:36.532+01:002022-05-25T04:13:36.532+01:00When I grew Cherry Toms in France, they were alway...When I grew Cherry Toms in France, they were always the most productive. They went on and on. Wonderful.Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-86820144274324072272022-05-25T03:23:27.980+01:002022-05-25T03:23:27.980+01:00I look forward to trying this when the garden star...I look forward to trying this when the garden starts producing. Debbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09531125606268748793noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-42937523076100733972022-05-24T18:34:59.999+01:002022-05-24T18:34:59.999+01:00I've always found cherry Toms less acidic, may...I've always found cherry Toms less acidic, maybe it depends on the variety. Yes, butter, garlic, and basil, you can't go wrong!Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-27704826453939804662022-05-24T15:31:45.877+01:002022-05-24T15:31:45.877+01:00Real butter and tons of basil is a favorite. Video...Real butter and tons of basil is a favorite. Video recipe, I'd use whole tomatoes. Cherry tomatoes have too much of something that upsets my stomach.Salty Pumpkin Studiohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10116105220109225010noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-84132815719402659692022-05-24T14:47:44.052+01:002022-05-24T14:47:44.052+01:00I would always grate some Parmesan on top. Those C...I would always grate some Parmesan on top. Those Cherry Toms become quite sweet when cooked, I don't find them 'acidic'. But they do need to be well cooked.Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-19097180841184880222022-05-24T14:32:33.444+01:002022-05-24T14:32:33.444+01:00I like the basil, the garlic, the oil but I do not...I like the basil, the garlic, the oil but I do not like spaghetti with those whole tomatoes. I'd rather put them through the blender first. Also fresh tomatoes are a bit acidic. They need a pinch of sugar.<br />And no grated parmesan?<br />local alienhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14586011850451326646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-60017314052718780812022-05-24T14:30:52.421+01:002022-05-24T14:30:52.421+01:004 ingredients that are always on hand, a few minut...4 ingredients that are always on hand, a few minutes, and voila. You have a meal. I wonder what it would be like if you added sauteed peppers and mushrooms? <br />Debbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09531125606268748793noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-64277978728714283472022-05-24T14:26:28.317+01:002022-05-24T14:26:28.317+01:00All I suggested was a sprinkling of parmesan and a...All I suggested was a sprinkling of parmesan and a dash of black pepper and then you banish my comment in anger!.... (Spam again?)Yorkshire Puddinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06019673884543913089noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-56099471169656754012022-05-24T14:19:17.596+01:002022-05-24T14:19:17.596+01:00I've never had much luck growing Basil. I buy ...I've never had much luck growing Basil. I buy my plants in pots, use a few leaves then watch them die.Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-62762149745331975852022-05-24T13:47:14.316+01:002022-05-24T13:47:14.316+01:00Yum! I adore pasta and I promise you I will try th...Yum! I adore pasta and I promise you I will try this delightfully simple recipe. In the meantime, I will go out this morning and plant my basil seeds. I'd forgotten all about them until I watched the video.Melinda from Ontariohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09019426158896831594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-36335024607722462952022-05-24T11:19:55.791+01:002022-05-24T11:19:55.791+01:00I would grate a little parmesan cheese on top and ...I would grate a little parmesan cheese on top and a grind a little black pepper over it too. But I must admit it does look simply appetising.Yorkshire Puddinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06019673884543913089noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-42996572374497816502022-05-24T10:02:23.813+01:002022-05-24T10:02:23.813+01:00Plenty of garlic, and make sure the cherry Toms ar...Plenty of garlic, and make sure the cherry Toms are well cooked. You'll love it, I'm sure.Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-10268978788637083932022-05-24T10:01:13.183+01:002022-05-24T10:01:13.183+01:00That annoyed me too!That annoyed me too!Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-73834557018385727272022-05-24T09:58:26.280+01:002022-05-24T09:58:26.280+01:00I intend to try this at lunchtime as it is my day ...I intend to try this at lunchtime as it is my day without my carer - I will report back out of 10The Weaver of Grasshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13947971556343746883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-7649439394324035072022-05-24T09:37:02.576+01:002022-05-24T09:37:02.576+01:00Looks lovely but why did they leave the last bit o...Looks lovely but why did they leave the last bit of spaghetti in the pan? I'd have scraped the lot out! Waste not want not and all that.Sue Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15741069217480207333noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-26523312076919164402022-05-24T08:41:01.740+01:002022-05-24T08:41:01.740+01:00All Italians say "If you have any sauce left ...All Italians say "If you have any sauce left on your plate after you've finished the pasta; you've had too much"Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-14491660826894528742022-05-24T08:36:44.600+01:002022-05-24T08:36:44.600+01:00After a lifetime of learning to like sauces when i...After a lifetime of learning to like sauces when in my childhood I hated them, even gravy, I am not giving them up now. I think pasta as Italian prefer is presented more simply as are their pizzas.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-73068221394983240852022-05-24T08:18:26.544+01:002022-05-24T08:18:26.544+01:00A lot of UK palettes have been brainwashed by tinn...A lot of UK palettes have been brainwashed by tinned Heinz Spaghetti in tomato sauce. They expect Italians to cook the same.Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-41124375517825024132022-05-24T08:16:14.654+01:002022-05-24T08:16:14.654+01:00We make this quite a lot, it's fresh, simple, ...We make this quite a lot, it's fresh, simple, and tasty. What could be better!Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-57349578592748642362022-05-24T08:15:19.538+01:002022-05-24T08:15:19.538+01:00Much better...in fact I was told by an Italian Sco... Much better...in fact I was told by an Italian Scot running a restaurant in Edinburgh that drowning the pasta in sauce is not the Italian way anyway...it's just what gets expected here! gzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08034777779347889773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-85009932385596116602022-05-24T06:15:57.857+01:002022-05-24T06:15:57.857+01:00That looks interesting. I don't eat as much pa...That looks interesting. I don't eat as much pasta as I used to. Riverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14794655013673748992noreply@blogger.com