tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post8104358135200640781..comments2024-03-18T05:45:16.156-07:00Comments on more than burnt toast: I Danced the Dance and Celebrated with Zucchini Blossom Risotto with ProseccoValerie Harrison (bellini)http://www.blogger.com/profile/10205920305666658534noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-74826788138330711142012-08-12T07:02:13.785-07:002012-08-12T07:02:13.785-07:00What a great idea to make a risotto with zucchini ...What a great idea to make a risotto with zucchini blossoms. Zucchini in all shapes an sizes was ruing the market this summer. I found the flowers at the farmers market on KLO past Gordon, the one with the cut your own flowers field, forgot the name. I hope I can find them in Calgary's farmer market as we are leaving today. Great blog Val.Olive Oil and Lemonshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12517997295512052291noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-13376736107344082282012-08-06T16:20:17.427-07:002012-08-06T16:20:17.427-07:00Val, I've a a BUMPER crop of zucchini blossoms...Val, I've a a BUMPER crop of zucchini blossoms this year and sadly, mostly during my "non-bending" weeks after my surgery. So I sadly gaze out of my window to see those beautiful golden flowers before they wilt mid-afternoon. This has to be an incredible way to use them . . . risotto! YUM! I'll keep this recipe for sure!Roz | La Bella Vita Cucinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06213914189813413673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-48162562663808765752012-08-04T10:39:21.605-07:002012-08-04T10:39:21.605-07:00In Ontario the squash blossoms came early, as has ...In Ontario the squash blossoms came early, as has everything else so far, and were only available for two weeks at the market. I absolutely love them and have saved your recipe for next years harvest. Check out how I cooked them on WitsEnd2. Can you tell me where you got your button for Canadian Food Blogger?<br />Thanks!<br />Sharon@WitsEnd2.blogspot.caBarb and Sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10516842875917565794noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-81511738922439802992012-08-02T07:16:34.482-07:002012-08-02T07:16:34.482-07:00Charming post Val! The risotto sounds dreamy...
LL...Charming post Val! The risotto sounds dreamy...<br />LLLori Lynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07618373287712454892noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-75411769962612235162012-08-01T20:23:13.930-07:002012-08-01T20:23:13.930-07:00Oh my. Fancy and what a lovely pairing. Looks deli...Oh my. Fancy and what a lovely pairing. Looks delish and I learned a little bit too!Noelle Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00315389890617922609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-5229459106062896482012-07-31T17:31:39.620-07:002012-07-31T17:31:39.620-07:00I always enjoy your stories Val. I have not been ...I always enjoy your stories Val. I have not been able to get my hands on any flowers and I have searched. Your risotto is so special...http://platanosmangoes.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05195715085338382178noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-65427489284199539802012-07-31T14:36:11.164-07:002012-07-31T14:36:11.164-07:00You have to rub it in about your 5 weeks in Greece...You have to rub it in about your 5 weeks in Greece on the verge of your Italy sojourn??? Actually, I do enjoy reading about it and I liked both zucchini dishes you recently posted.FOODaloguehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15355740020698779655noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-73782319701025079112012-07-31T14:05:30.292-07:002012-07-31T14:05:30.292-07:00that looks SUPER creamy, val. great recipe!that looks SUPER creamy, val. great recipe!gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02368850949339758604noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-60894915898235409222012-07-31T08:23:35.083-07:002012-07-31T08:23:35.083-07:00I love zucchini too but have never tried zucchini ...I love zucchini too but have never tried zucchini blossoms. This risotto looks wonderful.Pamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05776870904791768530noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-46994864363959665622012-07-31T06:34:34.849-07:002012-07-31T06:34:34.849-07:00It's always nice to have a recipe for zucchini...It's always nice to have a recipe for zucchini blossoms other than the fried version (not that I don't love that too).Ciao Chow Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04479595368522070565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-69289936789248454982012-07-31T06:25:04.926-07:002012-07-31T06:25:04.926-07:00So glad I dropped in for this visit today ... read...So glad I dropped in for this visit today ... reading this post was like walking those cobbled streets of your Grecian island ... and a zucchini risotto in the bargain! Just beautiful, Val!Susan Lindquisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04039551683129884367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-55383667295417795152012-07-30T20:16:04.866-07:002012-07-30T20:16:04.866-07:00What a gorgeous risotto!What a gorgeous risotto!Joannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17133232352924060797noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-79000127535760354642012-07-30T19:57:18.272-07:002012-07-30T19:57:18.272-07:00You are so lucky to have so many blossoms from you...You are so lucky to have so many blossoms from your garden. This is a stunning dish.Fresh Local and Besthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06975218501433243628noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-10089650670731584602012-07-30T19:54:26.754-07:002012-07-30T19:54:26.754-07:00You make me long to visit Greece even more than I ...You make me long to visit Greece even more than I already do.That Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08004439474693190019noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-64185765172885980922012-07-30T15:43:04.527-07:002012-07-30T15:43:04.527-07:00I so enjoyed reading your description of being in ...I so enjoyed reading your description of being in Greece -- I've always wanted to go. I'll get there some day :) I've only had zucchini blossoms a couple of times, but never like this. Another idea to put on my never ending list. I'm fascinated to learn that zucchini can grow on a compact bush. Maybe I'll skip a season on the tomatoes and try zucchini in my big pot.kellypeahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13266678780105919817noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-8012021249042336032012-07-30T14:52:43.625-07:002012-07-30T14:52:43.625-07:00My zucchini did so poorly this year…cut worms! The...My zucchini did so poorly this year…cut worms! They started out so beautiful…I gave a bunch of the blossoms to my girlfriend. Now I have nothing left…if I did, I would be making this wonderful dish! Scrumptious looking!Kathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10228293655739439430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-25824445086753024022012-07-30T14:22:22.747-07:002012-07-30T14:22:22.747-07:00Your own blossoms make the risotto truly special, ...Your own blossoms make the risotto truly special, I am sure.Simona Carinihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10621645217450504400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-52789873768943932672012-07-30T11:31:26.664-07:002012-07-30T11:31:26.664-07:00Love this!
I have tagged you in a special bloggy p...Love this!<br />I have tagged you in a special bloggy post. Come by and see~Sandi @the WhistleStop Cafehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06113437420890699732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-4550961476622894222012-07-30T10:34:38.374-07:002012-07-30T10:34:38.374-07:00What a lovely, lyrical post, Val. The blossoms sou...What a lovely, lyrical post, Val. The blossoms sound delicious and demand to be tried. Have a wonderful day. Blessings...MaryMary Bergfeldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09234678984137982414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-67121463601381950272012-07-30T08:15:24.313-07:002012-07-30T08:15:24.313-07:00DearSavouring Time...I am here to tell you you can...DearSavouring Time...I am here to tell you you can still have zucchini. In my garden this year I tried a compact variety of zucchini. I planted 4 plants and they simply grow like a bush and do not spread anywhere. A wonderful plant!Valerie Harrison (bellini)https://www.blogger.com/profile/10205920305666658534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-16931278028461429062012-07-30T08:08:00.851-07:002012-07-30T08:08:00.851-07:00I grew zucchini for a couple of years until my hus...I grew zucchini for a couple of years until my husband complained how it grew out of containment and over 'his' lawn and killed the grass. I did have the opportunity to make some filled and fried stuffed zucchini blossoms though - what a treat. This risotto sounds just as wonderful.SavoringTime in the Kitchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14416968440250548090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-8479835339174885102012-07-30T06:13:33.402-07:002012-07-30T06:13:33.402-07:00I take some of the female blossoms to cut down on ...I take some of the female blossoms to cut down on the number of zucchini I will have from each plant. I planted 4 plants and so far have had at least 8 zucchini from each plant. Still plenty even then to share.Valerie Harrison (bellini)https://www.blogger.com/profile/10205920305666658534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-48307477301818031982012-07-30T06:09:29.640-07:002012-07-30T06:09:29.640-07:00This is so pretty and delicate. Sometimes I think ...This is so pretty and delicate. Sometimes I think I grow zucchini for the blossoms! When I was in Italy last September, the groceries had zucchini flowers - in shrink wrap! You never know. aving this - my zucchini were done early but it is nice to see the blossoms not always fried - even though they are delizioso that way.Claudiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15601656778586008081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-84131107717590381122012-07-30T04:39:02.320-07:002012-07-30T04:39:02.320-07:00There are times when I miss a garden so much! How ...There are times when I miss a garden so much! How wonderful to have an abundance of zucchini blossoms. I remember well and also remember giving them away I had so many!<br />Great risotto recipe, Val. I love the Prosecco addition.<br />Also wonderful memories of your trip to Greece. I've only been once (and was sick when I was there) but I was enchanted.Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10038190964528332030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-49341592661661839672012-07-30T04:07:48.946-07:002012-07-30T04:07:48.946-07:00I ahve never thought to use Prosecco(Love drinking...I ahve never thought to use Prosecco(Love drinking it as a treat though)..what a novel idea to me..<br /><br />I am so glad you have that plot..I find zucchini and encouraging plant to grow..and am enjoying the look of the yellow..Tell me..I read that if you remove the fmaale bloom..the zucchini stops growing..is it true?<br /><br />I have so many males in my green plants..La Table De Nanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04358539954508050792noreply@blogger.com