So I started this blog on a whim back in 2011. I created a couple of posts and then called it quits. Well I'm back for another try and this post is from an event back in early April but better late than never.
Back in early April, the bestie, PW and I decided to take part in the Philly Food Swap at Reading Terminal Market. Neither of us had attended an event like this but we loved the concept and decided to give it a whirl. Excitement intact I decided to make my famous (to me, the partner, and the cat) garlic scape pesto. Of course I waited until the last minute but off to the Asian market I went to pick up the scapes. It wasn't garlic scape season but I had seen some scapes at the market a couple of weeks earlier. MISTAKE....no scapes in site. They did have chive blossoms which looked a bit like garlic scapes and smelled like a cross between fresh grass and mild garlic so they would have to do. Then it was back home to try a new recipe. The first couple of test batches were not good. Melt down commence! It got hard...it was taking up too much time...I had to go to work the next day...I don't wanna...the only people at this event are going to boring housewives...who else has the time (no offense! I was out of my mind!). I called PW and she said, "get over it...we're going".
Long story short...I'm so glad we did. It was a fantastic event and I had a truly great time! To begin, I was blown away by the diversity of the group. While certainly heavily female there was a variety of ages, genders, backgrounds, and a sizable smattering LGBT folks which rocked! Everyone brought creative and interesting products that I was so excited to get my hands on.
My garlic scape pesto was a hit as were PW's balsamic onions. And I walked away with a variety of goodies, including sauerkraut, radish pickles, lemoncello, macaroons, lemon curd, a dozen fresh eggs, cakes, pickled veggies, and more!
A big thanks goes out to the organizers and I will definitely be there next time!
Recipe - Chive Blossom Pesto
3 cups large chive blossoms cut into 1 inch pieces
1 cup toasted walnuts
1 cup shredded parm
1 cup extra virgin olive oil (more or less depending on your desired consistency)
S&P
I don't think this needs a lot of explanation...essentially whir the first 3 ingredients together in a food processor and then slowly add in the olive oil until you reach your desired consistency. Enjoy on pasta or I really love a dollop added to steamed veggies (especially french green beans).
