tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26369172.post3860055142029854403..comments2023-02-22T22:25:53.950+10:00Comments on Simplify My Life: Basil PestoAnnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18377706386439711997noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26369172.post-27178639307309318042010-07-19T08:56:50.153+10:002010-07-19T08:56:50.153+10:00Hi Helene
Actually, the sunflower seeds did add a...Hi Helene<br /><br />Actually, the sunflower seeds did add a nice bit of crunch. I like to replace ingredients as sometimes I come up with a real winner, like this time...<br /><br />The Vitamix is what might be called a super blender, and does a good job in blending fruit juices and soups. I found when I tried blending pesto that it didn't blend the basil fine enough. I think it's because the blades in the Vitamix are not as close to the base as the Thermomix blades are.<br /><br />Thanks so much for your comment about my blog. I visit your web page from time to time to check out what's new...Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04543220305879422886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26369172.post-45075678470567809642010-07-19T03:30:20.330+10:002010-07-19T03:30:20.330+10:00Hi Tara -- I was just reading this recipe and wond...Hi Tara -- I was just reading this recipe and wondered if the sunflower seeds which were less broken down added a nice bit of crunch to the dish. I was also curious about why the Vitamix doesn't work for Pesto... I've never used a Vitamix, so I have no idea of it's limitations...<br /><br />On another page you said you get so inspired by reading raw food blogs, and that is how I feel when I read YOURS. Thanks, H.ThermomixBlogger Helenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02670479612116988864noreply@blogger.com