Re: [gardeners] Putting it by

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At 07:48 PM 28-06-98, you wrote:
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>On the pesto front, anyone got any ideas for a substitute for pine nuts.
>Bottled pine nuts in a 2 ounce bottle are $3.79 plus tax here and that's a
>bit pricey for pesto flavoring. Thinking of using dry roasted, unsalted
>peanuts. 

yech.

Try macadamia, pistachio  or blanched almonds (or, and preferably green
ones - the usual substitute in Africa when pine nuts were unavailable,
worked 'ok').

Lucinda 


Anyone ever try that? Did some a while back and used pecans but
>the pecans made it taste sweet. Dip into your store of knowledge oh
>gardening gurus.
>
>George
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