tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6254134409987044782.post3254032718780949220..comments2024-03-08T12:58:33.757+00:00Comments on Neesie Natters: Gourmet Mushroom Risotto...Neesiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08629847485174945501noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6254134409987044782.post-82745201531436719182012-02-12T09:05:54.097+00:002012-02-12T09:05:54.097+00:00Hi Country Mouse Studio, I'm sure your daughte...Hi Country Mouse Studio, I'm sure your daughter will both enjoy making and eating the risotto! <br />I chose Arborio rice because it is a variety of short-grained rice used primarily in the classical preparation of risotto. Originally cultivated in Italy but is easily available worldwide today.<br />Because arborio rice undergoes less milling than ordinary long-grained rice, it retains more of its natural starch content. Cooking releases this starch, giving risotto its creamy consistency. <br />Other types of rice absorb only twice their weight in water, whereas a pound of this particular rice can absorb up to 6 cups of liquid without becoming mushy, which is perfect when making risotto. <br />This rice is also low in fat and high in carbohydrates. I don't think any other rice would be suitable.<br />Another good point in reference to Arborio rice is that it is suitable in making rice pudding...another scrumptious satisfying dish :DNeesiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08629847485174945501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6254134409987044782.post-81750443767858107372012-02-12T05:15:57.223+00:002012-02-12T05:15:57.223+00:00Just what my daughter was looking for. Tell me ab...Just what my daughter was looking for. Tell me about that rice why did you choose it?Carole Barketthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18068078540295273489noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6254134409987044782.post-80353680578551152862012-02-11T05:04:32.407+00:002012-02-11T05:04:32.407+00:00I'm so happy that I posted one of your favouri...I'm so happy that I posted one of your favourites...we are meatetarians in this house ~ Sorry :$ but I am trying to create at least one veggie dish a week now, which I hope will not be noticed by the boys.<br />Thanks for your support and I'll try to remember and blow my penny whistle at least, if not my trumpet! <br />Hope you're having a wonderful weekend :DNeesiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08629847485174945501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6254134409987044782.post-28099478381543571752012-02-11T01:28:53.437+00:002012-02-11T01:28:53.437+00:00Double yum yum! One of my favourites! Being a vege...Double yum yum! One of my favourites! Being a vegetarian I find risottos incredibly adaptable. A while ago I made a spinach and lemon one that turned out pretty darn good too - oh and btw you MUST always blow your own trumpet... esp when it's such a well tuned one!! :-)Angy is my name.https://www.blogger.com/profile/15437191811060949225noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6254134409987044782.post-83796427519591145892012-02-09T20:53:23.357+00:002012-02-09T20:53:23.357+00:00Hi Mark, I think we watched Hugh and Oz touring ro...Hi Mark, I think we watched Hugh and Oz touring round the UK visiting all the breweries. <br />Although I enjoyed it, I think my hubby was rather insensitive...he seems to forget that I'm abstaining this month. Have to admit he didn't have a beer whilst watching it though.<br />Are you having a frosticled Friday? :DNeesiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08629847485174945501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6254134409987044782.post-14029116938015481052012-02-09T20:49:29.364+00:002012-02-09T20:49:29.364+00:00Thanks Laurie for your lovely comnment. I never th...Thanks Laurie for your lovely comnment. I never thought anything I cooked could possibly look elegant, but I did use my new serving plates that certainly add a little something.<br />I hope you're warm and cosy. Have a fantastic Friday xoxoNeesiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08629847485174945501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6254134409987044782.post-90179136806538684032012-02-09T19:22:38.009+00:002012-02-09T19:22:38.009+00:00So, was there a great film on the TV or what??? :)...So, was there a great film on the TV or what??? :)Mark Willishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04558305122821209520noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6254134409987044782.post-66733630860474423072012-02-09T18:21:56.712+00:002012-02-09T18:21:56.712+00:00this may be quick and easy but it looks so elegant...this may be quick and easy but it looks so elegant and yummy!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com