tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post392120112977501960..comments2024-03-19T18:45:56.286+11:00Comments on Green Gourmet Giraffe: PPN #54 The Princess of PastasJohanna GGGhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08594201473931487490noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-39631197155245077742008-03-15T22:21:00.000+11:002008-03-15T22:21:00.000+11:00thanks hilary - glad you liked itthanks tara - I t...thanks hilary - glad you liked it<BR/><BR/>thanks tara - I think the mediterranean supermarket is just bit north of Victoria Street on the east side of Sydney Rd - don't know the street number but it is hugeJohanna GGGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08594201473931487490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-51570278364748971272008-03-15T12:55:00.000+11:002008-03-15T12:55:00.000+11:00OMG... I MUST have this pasta! Where EXACTLY did y...OMG... I MUST have this pasta! Where EXACTLY did you get it on Sydney Road? I think I will have to make a trip there just to get it! Wow... the sauce looks beautiful too :)Tarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11161555113161739310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-29473477880832018892008-03-15T04:25:00.000+11:002008-03-15T04:25:00.000+11:00That is so beautiful! Great addition to this week'...That is so beautiful! Great addition to this week's roundup!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-79763066681967812542008-03-13T22:00:00.000+11:002008-03-13T22:00:00.000+11:00thanks Ruth - pretty stripey lasanga sheets? I do...thanks Ruth - pretty stripey lasanga sheets? I don't think I saw it in the display but I will check when I am next there as it sounds amazing!Johanna GGGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08594201473931487490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-91187779560801400072008-03-13T21:35:00.000+11:002008-03-13T21:35:00.000+11:00The pasta is too pretty for words. I can't find i...The pasta is too pretty for words. I can't find it often, but when I do (they also make flat lasagna pasta that I've used to make ravioli. It does look prettiest before cooking. Too bad we can't eat it crunchy!<BR/><BR/>Thanks for sharing with Presto Pasta Nights.Ruth Danielshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11173472189049022779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-86895785436547993102008-03-12T21:45:00.000+11:002008-03-12T21:45:00.000+11:00thanks Pixie - it does look too cute to cook - now...thanks Pixie - it does look too cute to cook - now this is the sort of pasta kids should do their pasta art withJohanna GGGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08594201473931487490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-1264924525810528592008-03-12T01:16:00.000+11:002008-03-12T01:16:00.000+11:00That pasta almost looks too pretty to cook!!!!That pasta almost looks too pretty to cook!!!!Pixiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02058251511173537700noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-11244717435778211472008-03-11T21:24:00.000+11:002008-03-11T21:24:00.000+11:00thanks Ricki - I think simplicity is indeed the be...thanks Ricki - I think simplicity is indeed the best when you have good ingredients<BR/><BR/>thanks Deb - I too love a gourmet food store when travelling - but I often get sad I don't have enough room in my luggage for all I would like to take home<BR/><BR/>thanks Mrs W<BR/><BR/>thanks Tallulah - that is great information - the saleswoman was a bit unsure in the shop and on the phone trying to work it out with a colleague - your info make lots of sense!<BR/><BR/>thanks Lucy - they are great colours - and the cooked pasta still look good - though not quite as pretty!<BR/><BR/>thanks Monika - pasta and mint is a new one for me too but I am having a bit of a mint revival!<BR/><BR/>thanks Ann<BR/><BR/>thanks LisaRene - I think this recipe caught my eye for a great new use for mint!<BR/><BR/>thanks Ashley - I'm usually have a tomato sauce or pesto but I was pleased I showed some self restraint with this pasta (although I did have quite a bit of salad)Johanna GGGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08594201473931487490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-10489883687351627232008-03-11T17:27:00.000+11:002008-03-11T17:27:00.000+11:00That is gorgeous pasta indeed! When I get really d...That is gorgeous pasta indeed! When I get really delicious pasta like that I prefer to eat it with just butter and some Parmesan cheese so that I can enjoy the flavour of the pasta itself.eatme_delicioushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14657772782487330009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-77945111296460637632008-03-11T16:50:00.000+11:002008-03-11T16:50:00.000+11:00Beautiful pasta! I can understand why you wanted ...Beautiful pasta! I can understand why you wanted a simple sauce to show off the pretty pasta. Mint, butter and parmesan? I often have mint and will give it a try. It's a simple recipe but a very special, unique twist with the mint.LisaRenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17033748967210196808noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-39615276120525395722008-03-11T10:31:00.000+11:002008-03-11T10:31:00.000+11:00Love that pasta!Love that pasta!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-40243017371101703172008-03-11T09:59:00.000+11:002008-03-11T09:59:00.000+11:00I can honestly say that I've never thought to mix ...I can honestly say that I've never thought to mix pasta and mint - how intriguing!Monika Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08323280644122921851noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-66876780351502185702008-03-11T07:52:00.000+11:002008-03-11T07:52:00.000+11:00God, they are such pretty colours. Amazing that th...God, they are such pretty colours. Amazing that they manage to maintain even a hint of that colour. <BR/><BR/>Delicious sauce, too.Lucyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05524429760235996360noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-64858562064994299652008-03-11T03:54:00.000+11:002008-03-11T03:54:00.000+11:00Hi! "curcuma" actually is the Italian word for tur...Hi! "curcuma" actually is the Italian word for turmeric. They call it "açafrão da Índia" (Indian saffron) here in Portugal. Whatever they used, the farfalle look delicious!Tallulahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12087970768512171174noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-8224573479783766402008-03-11T02:22:00.000+11:002008-03-11T02:22:00.000+11:00It's so pretty, I love it!It's so pretty, I love it!Amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14748231341500700924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-88765534983235420262008-03-11T01:51:00.000+11:002008-03-11T01:51:00.000+11:00Those are just too cool! I love "differnt" types ...Those are just too cool! I love "differnt" types of pasta. In fact, whenever I am traveling anywhere, the first thing I do, besides look for a local wine shop, if look for the gourmet stores in the area. My search, pasta and olive oils. I adore differnt shapes and colors of pasta. Yours is abolutely too cute! Such a simple dressing to it! Butter and Parmsean are made for pasta. And adding mint, WOW. Even though you all are heading into autumn, this would be a great spring dish!winedebhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16891313852429967357noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-50824447212791250432008-03-10T23:28:00.000+11:002008-03-10T23:28:00.000+11:00Wow, that is some gorgeous pasta! My mom used to ...Wow, that is some gorgeous pasta! My mom used to make bowties when we were kids, though just plain wheat ones. Your recipe sounds like perfect simplicity--delicious. Sometimes just letting a few excellent flavors shine is the best way to approach delicious eating, I think.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-52621358923407015642008-03-10T22:04:00.000+11:002008-03-10T22:04:00.000+11:00they are pretty special aren't they MM - I was goi...they are pretty special aren't they MM - I was going to put the brand but had trouble working out what it was (and feel a little silly) - the label says Pastifico Pipolo Salerno - Sigillo di Garanzia! Hope that helps - they were right at the sydney rd end of the pasta aisle and pretty easy to spot when I was there!Johanna GGGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08594201473931487490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-63116995171976104332008-03-10T20:13:00.000+11:002008-03-10T20:13:00.000+11:00My goodness those farfalle are ADORABLE! Damn, now...My goodness those farfalle are ADORABLE! Damn, now I'll have to make the hike to Brunswick so I can get some too. What's the brand name, GGG? Thanks for sharing! :)clairehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17271464994614942315noreply@blogger.com