tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4763135158127441140.post8385841218292255873..comments2023-06-10T02:01:58.062-08:00Comments on Chena Girl Cooks: Barley "Risotto" with Pesto and Summer SquashHeidihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03604112079091088485noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4763135158127441140.post-66082675795656326792013-01-05T23:01:45.818-09:002013-01-05T23:01:45.818-09:00Using barley is a great twist on classic risotto b...Using barley is a great twist on classic risotto because it adds a nuttiness and texture to it, but I would totally try this with quinoa. A friend of mine toasts her quinoa first, which prevents it from getting too gluey and adds a nutty note. I have no idea whether quinoa benefits from risotto-style slow cooking, so you could just cook the quinoa as usual and add the goodies at the end (in fact, I might try that myself!)<br /><br />And thanks! I'm no photographer, so I work hard on my pics. I use a totally run-of-the-mill Canon PowerShot SX 110. It's all about positioning and letting the food shine in natural light. I still have much to learn! What is your blog address?Heidihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03604112079091088485noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4763135158127441140.post-79590503478694250162013-01-03T21:34:59.169-09:002013-01-03T21:34:59.169-09:00Just stumbled across your blog! I love risotto an...Just stumbled across your blog! I love risotto and never thought of using anything but rice. I'm gluten intolerant and can't do barley, so I wonder if it's possible to duplicate you dish with quinoa and winter squash? Looks like I'll be doing some experimenting this weekend!<br /><br />I've been living in Southcentral Alaska for ten years and have a food blog on Wordpress. Love your photos- what kind of camera do you use? Jordanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02637218867421310609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4763135158127441140.post-25653910419136468542012-08-31T16:44:51.023-08:002012-08-31T16:44:51.023-08:00I've made a barley risotto before via smitten ...I've made a barley risotto before via smitten kitchen:<br /><br />http://smittenkitchen.com/blog/2010/01/barley-risotto-with-beans-and-greens/<br /><br />But I loooooove zucchini so I'm going to try yours next time!!taranoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4763135158127441140.post-71758053535036573892012-08-09T10:48:49.317-08:002012-08-09T10:48:49.317-08:00Looks yummy! I love the recipes you post. Sounds...Looks yummy! I love the recipes you post. Sounds like a fun trip. Valdez is my favorite place on earth. :)CRAZY CHRISTIhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08083001494420810664noreply@blogger.com