Comments on: Chestnut Gnocchi And The Impending End of Masterchef http://www.notquitenigella.com/2009/07/16/chestnut-gnocchi-and-the-impending-end-of-masterchef/ The slightly eccentric eating, cooking and travel adventures of a Sydney girl who loves cakes, cooking, Nigella Lawson and eating. She eats, breathes and dreams food and indeed will never get cable TV as she'd quit working and watch the Food Channel all day long. Sun, 21 Mar 2010 07:34:26 +1100 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: sissyhankshaw http://www.notquitenigella.com/2009/07/16/chestnut-gnocchi-and-the-impending-end-of-masterchef/#comment-36319 sissyhankshaw Fri, 31 Jul 2009 00:25:48 +0000 http://www.notquitenigella.com/?p=15657#comment-36319 I can't wait to try this. If you like gnocchi, you have to make Giorgio Locatelli's version - the best I have ever tasted (made by my husband). It was so light and delicate, miles from the chewy, doughy bullets you get elsewhere. I can’t wait to try this. If you like gnocchi, you have to make Giorgio Locatelli’s version – the best I have ever tasted (made by my husband). It was so light and delicate, miles from the chewy, doughy bullets you get elsewhere.

]]> By: Taiko Tari http://www.notquitenigella.com/2009/07/16/chestnut-gnocchi-and-the-impending-end-of-masterchef/#comment-36180 Taiko Tari Wed, 29 Jul 2009 05:20:39 +0000 http://www.notquitenigella.com/?p=15657#comment-36180 Lorraine, I am feeling some kind of camaraderie with you, knowing that you buy things just because they're unusual or not easy to find and end up with stacks of them in the cupboard is very soothing for me. Nice to know that I'm not weird in this sense. Or if we are weird, then there are two of us weirdos. haha. And one more thing... THANKS for the parmesan crisp tip. Been doing some trial and error for making it and it hasn't been very successful thus far. Will try it tonight! Lorraine, I am feeling some kind of camaraderie with you, knowing that you buy things just because they’re unusual or not easy to find and end up with stacks of them in the cupboard is very soothing for me. Nice to know that I’m not weird in this sense. Or if we are weird, then there are two of us weirdos. haha.
And one more thing… THANKS for the parmesan crisp tip. Been doing some trial and error for making it and it hasn’t been very successful thus far. Will try it tonight!

]]> By: SUZE http://www.notquitenigella.com/2009/07/16/chestnut-gnocchi-and-the-impending-end-of-masterchef/#comment-35703 SUZE Thu, 23 Jul 2009 23:45:30 +0000 http://www.notquitenigella.com/?p=15657#comment-35703 I love the photos! on a side note I thought you wrote *collect dope I love the photos!

on a side note I thought you wrote *collect dope

]]> By: Not Quite Nigella http://www.notquitenigella.com/2009/07/16/chestnut-gnocchi-and-the-impending-end-of-masterchef/#comment-35185 Not Quite Nigella Sat, 18 Jul 2009 00:57:05 +0000 http://www.notquitenigella.com/?p=15657#comment-35185 Hi Miakoda-I hope they replace it with something good to help with the withdrawal symptoms :lol: Hi Soma-Aww thankyou! You are too kind! :D Hi Miakoda-I hope they replace it with something good to help with the withdrawal symptoms :lol:

Hi Soma-Aww thankyou! You are too kind! :D

]]> By: Soma http://www.notquitenigella.com/2009/07/16/chestnut-gnocchi-and-the-impending-end-of-masterchef/#comment-35157 Soma Fri, 17 Jul 2009 22:33:15 +0000 http://www.notquitenigella.com/?p=15657#comment-35157 You just draw us in with your pictures:-) what an innovative way to use chestnut! You just draw us in with your pictures:-) what an innovative way to use chestnut!

]]> By: Miakoda http://www.notquitenigella.com/2009/07/16/chestnut-gnocchi-and-the-impending-end-of-masterchef/#comment-35133 Miakoda Fri, 17 Jul 2009 13:21:29 +0000 http://www.notquitenigella.com/?p=15657#comment-35133 I know about that gaping hole you find when a good show comes to an end :( The gnocchi looks perfect! I know about that gaping hole you find when a good show comes to an end :( The gnocchi looks perfect!

]]> By: Not Quite Nigella http://www.notquitenigella.com/2009/07/16/chestnut-gnocchi-and-the-impending-end-of-masterchef/#comment-35128 Not Quite Nigella Fri, 17 Jul 2009 12:11:23 +0000 http://www.notquitenigella.com/?p=15657#comment-35128 Hi Akila -Aww thankyou! That's such a nice thing to say! :D Hi Julia-It's so sad isn't it! After its terrible start :lol: Yes not long til we find out! :) Hi Y-Thankyou! Yep it was terrible at first wasn't it! Haha yes I guess that's the sensible way to look at it :lol: Hi Liss-I thought Chris would be in the top 2 too so you're not the only one! :) Hi Lisa-Thankyou! Yes they're easier than one would think as I found :D Hi Rosa-Thankyou! Yes definitely one to try when it's chestnut season :) Hi SydneyGal-Hehe I'm very tempted! But I'm afraid of creative editing :lol: Aww thankyou! :D Hi sandra-Thankyou! You were right on the money! :) Hi Rose-Haha well she really came back after being ousted! Not long now-Sunday night! :D Hi Steph-Thankyou! :) I did! :lol: I made a few more just in case and just ate them :lol: LOL Yes I remember that quote-classic! Hi anna-Thankyou so much! Hehe greta idea as it doesn't require much! :) Hi Trisha-Hehe sorry! :P I bought it from Simon Johnson, where I tend to buy lots of those quirky and interesting ingredients ;) Hi Rachel-Yes I really thought she'd win! It's getting so exciting! :D Hi JennyMac-Thankyou! Sure :D Hi Iron Chef Shellie-Hey she might! I know, plus he wasn't that great at it either :lol: Hehe perhaps it's the sign of a true foodie! Hi Linda-It's ahrd isn't it. The top 3 or 2 are just not who I thought would be there. Hi Emma-Hehe I love owls! They're such peculiar, unusual creatures! Perhaps! Hi Helen-You're welcome! :D YOu can buy them at continental delis and good butchers-or you could use any sausage that you like :) Hi Tara-Looks like you got your wish! ;) I think the recipe is up on the website although it seems like quite an ordeal to produce. Hi Melissa-Thanks! :) I thought he would too! Hi sally-Oh no! I hate it when that happens! :( hehe that would be great to get all that support indeed! :D Hi Einna-Hehe cool! It's so unpredictable who will be eliminated-a bit too unpredictable for me! I wish previous challenges counted more! Hi Su-yin -Thankyou! :D Aha perhaps they'll do that here?! Hi Michelle-Hmmm interesting as she has that career as an artist too so I wonder which she'll choose? Or both? :P Hi Sweta-Thankyou! :) Hi Belle-Hehe it's lkike that isn't it! :lol: Thanks so much! Hehe I wonder what Matt might say about it? :lol: Hi Matilda-Thanks so much! I think ragu would have been delicious with this but I didn't have the time. Yes therell be celebrity Masterchef although I don't know what that would be like! Hi Alexandra-Hehe that's true! It seems Australia has been gripped with it but the rest of the world carries on :lol: I think it's the sign of a true foodie! Hi Donna-You're welcome! :) I thought the exact same thing. It's a pity the past challenges weren't taken into account as he was consistent. I think a lot of people have said that Julie is more likely to sell cookbooks (home cooking) which is why she has remained in! Hi spice and more-Hehe great minds! :lol: Thankyou! Hehe how cute! Yes I thought Justine was the winner. LOL at evil laugh! Hi isLa-I did think that Justine, Chris Julia would be the top 3 but of course that didn't happen and they all got knocked out. I was particularly shocked when both Justine and Chris were eliminated! Hi Arwen-Thankyou! Yes I love leftovers! :lol: Hi Hannah-Hehe yeah he looks better without a hat! Hehe yes Matt, what a sneaky boy! :lol: Hi Sophia-Yes we do! It just started (although it's not really like the UK one :lol:) Hehe yes I know! ;) Hi Eva-You're welcome! :) I'm sure Justine has a really bright future. I'm not a big beer drinker but I know heaps of guys that would line up to go there! Hi melanie-I'm pretty sure he cooked a few gnocchi-he was a bit gnocchi obsessed! :lol: Hi Girl Japan: April-Thankyou so much! :D It's imported from Italy so perhaps from an importer? :) Thankyou! Hi Sophie-Thankyou so much! :D It's great! Hi Kristy-Hehe I just might! :lol: Hi Johanna-Apparently chestnut flour is good for allergies! :) Yes the cookbook will be very interesting! I wonder how it will sell :) Hi Meg-It's a sickness isn't it! :lol: Hehe yes grab it and buy it :D Hi SydneyGal-He does! It's the Adriano Zumbo Appreciation Society ;) Hi Blond Duck-Hehe thanks! :) Hi Melissa-Hehe yes the grey brown isn't very appetising. Aww thankyoU! Yes it's a lot but it's divided among 4-hehe is that better? Hi zarabear-Yes it was amazing! I guess it wasn't his finest moment but I would have thought past performance would count for something! Ahh she's a fan? Hi steven-Yes I think it was surprising and dismaying as consistency is important and he was one of the more consistent contestants! Hi Anita-Thanks so much! Yes it's such a surprise. I wonder if we'll be similarly shocked by the winner! Hi Trisha-Thankyou so much! :D Hi grace-Aww thankyou Grace! You are so sweet :P Hi Myriam-Thankyou! ooh good question! They are on loan to me from my wonderful friend The Second Wife! She has a great collection of stylig props! Hi Marta-Oh really?! Ahh good to know! I think your strawberry risotto would have been better than what Andre made! Hi Faith-Thanks so much! :) You are so sweet! :D Hi Esz-Thankyou! Yes I have to agree, I didn't think Chris should have gone as he has usually produced great dishes! They must love Julie (she does seem like a sweet person)! Hi Cakelaw-It's a little hard to find :) Thankyou-yes the hot chestnuts are gorgeous! Hi julie -Hehe you might just get your wish on Sunday! :D Thankyou so much! xxx Hi Akila -Aww thankyou! That’s such a nice thing to say! :D

Hi Julia-It’s so sad isn’t it! After its terrible start :lol: Yes not long til we find out! :)

Hi Y-Thankyou! Yep it was terrible at first wasn’t it! Haha yes I guess that’s the sensible way to look at it :lol:

Hi Liss-I thought Chris would be in the top 2 too so you’re not the only one! :)

Hi Lisa-Thankyou! Yes they’re easier than one would think as I found :D

Hi Rosa-Thankyou! Yes definitely one to try when it’s chestnut season :)

Hi SydneyGal-Hehe I’m very tempted! But I’m afraid of creative editing :lol: Aww thankyou! :D

Hi sandra-Thankyou! You were right on the money! :)

Hi Rose-Haha well she really came back after being ousted! Not long now-Sunday night! :D

Hi Steph-Thankyou! :) I did! :lol: I made a few more just in case and just ate them :lol: LOL Yes I remember that quote-classic!

Hi anna-Thankyou so much! Hehe greta idea as it doesn’t require much! :)

Hi Trisha-Hehe sorry! :P I bought it from Simon Johnson, where I tend to buy lots of those quirky and interesting ingredients ;)

Hi Rachel-Yes I really thought she’d win! It’s getting so exciting! :D

Hi JennyMac-Thankyou! Sure :D

Hi Iron Chef Shellie-Hey she might! I know, plus he wasn’t that great at it either :lol: Hehe perhaps it’s the sign of a true foodie!

Hi Linda-It’s ahrd isn’t it. The top 3 or 2 are just not who I thought would be there.

Hi Emma-Hehe I love owls! They’re such peculiar, unusual creatures! Perhaps!

Hi Helen-You’re welcome! :D YOu can buy them at continental delis and good butchers-or you could use any sausage that you like :)

Hi Tara-Looks like you got your wish! ;) I think the recipe is up on the website although it seems like quite an ordeal to produce.

Hi Melissa-Thanks! :) I thought he would too!

Hi sally-Oh no! I hate it when that happens! :( hehe that would be great to get all that support indeed! :D

Hi Einna-Hehe cool! It’s so unpredictable who will be eliminated-a bit too unpredictable for me! I wish previous challenges counted more!

Hi Su-yin -Thankyou! :D Aha perhaps they’ll do that here?!

Hi Michelle-Hmmm interesting as she has that career as an artist too so I wonder which she’ll choose? Or both? :P

Hi Sweta-Thankyou! :)

Hi Belle-Hehe it’s lkike that isn’t it! :lol: Thanks so much! Hehe I wonder what Matt might say about it? :lol:

Hi Matilda-Thanks so much! I think ragu would have been delicious with this but I didn’t have the time. Yes therell be celebrity Masterchef although I don’t know what that would be like!

Hi Alexandra-Hehe that’s true! It seems Australia has been gripped with it but the rest of the world carries on :lol: I think it’s the sign of a true foodie!

Hi Donna-You’re welcome! :) I thought the exact same thing. It’s a pity the past challenges weren’t taken into account as he was consistent. I think a lot of people have said that Julie is more likely to sell cookbooks (home cooking) which is why she has remained in!

Hi spice and more-Hehe great minds! :lol: Thankyou! Hehe how cute! Yes I thought Justine was the winner. LOL at evil laugh!

Hi isLa-I did think that Justine, Chris Julia would be the top 3 but of course that didn’t happen and they all got knocked out. I was particularly shocked when both Justine and Chris were eliminated!

Hi Arwen-Thankyou! Yes I love leftovers! :lol:

Hi Hannah-Hehe yeah he looks better without a hat! Hehe yes Matt, what a sneaky boy! :lol:

Hi Sophia-Yes we do! It just started (although it’s not really like the UK one :lol: ) Hehe yes I know! ;)

Hi Eva-You’re welcome! :) I’m sure Justine has a really bright future. I’m not a big beer drinker but I know heaps of guys that would line up to go there!

Hi melanie-I’m pretty sure he cooked a few gnocchi-he was a bit gnocchi obsessed! :lol:

Hi Girl Japan: April-Thankyou so much! :D It’s imported from Italy so perhaps from an importer? :) Thankyou!

Hi Sophie-Thankyou so much! :D It’s great!

Hi Kristy-Hehe I just might! :lol:

Hi Johanna-Apparently chestnut flour is good for allergies! :) Yes the cookbook will be very interesting! I wonder how it will sell :)

Hi Meg-It’s a sickness isn’t it! :lol: Hehe yes grab it and buy it :D

Hi SydneyGal-He does! It’s the Adriano Zumbo Appreciation Society ;)

Hi Blond Duck-Hehe thanks! :)

Hi Melissa-Hehe yes the grey brown isn’t very appetising. Aww thankyoU! Yes it’s a lot but it’s divided among 4-hehe is that better?

Hi zarabear-Yes it was amazing! I guess it wasn’t his finest moment but I would have thought past performance would count for something! Ahh she’s a fan?

Hi steven-Yes I think it was surprising and dismaying as consistency is important and he was one of the more consistent contestants!

Hi Anita-Thanks so much! Yes it’s such a surprise. I wonder if we’ll be similarly shocked by the winner!

Hi Trisha-Thankyou so much! :D

Hi grace-Aww thankyou Grace! You are so sweet :P

Hi Myriam-Thankyou! ooh good question! They are on loan to me from my wonderful friend The Second Wife! She has a great collection of stylig props!

Hi Marta-Oh really?! Ahh good to know! I think your strawberry risotto would have been better than what Andre made!

Hi Faith-Thanks so much! :) You are so sweet! :D

Hi Esz-Thankyou! Yes I have to agree, I didn’t think Chris should have gone as he has usually produced great dishes! They must love Julie (she does seem like a sweet person)!

Hi Cakelaw-It’s a little hard to find :) Thankyou-yes the hot chestnuts are gorgeous!

Hi julie -Hehe you might just get your wish on Sunday! :D Thankyou so much! xxx

]]> By: Pigpigscorner http://www.notquitenigella.com/2009/07/16/chestnut-gnocchi-and-the-impending-end-of-masterchef/#comment-35125 Pigpigscorner Fri, 17 Jul 2009 10:39:27 +0000 http://www.notquitenigella.com/?p=15657#comment-35125 chestnut gnocchi?! Very creative. Love the flavours! chestnut gnocchi?! Very creative. Love the flavours!

]]> By: julie symons-hulme http://www.notquitenigella.com/2009/07/16/chestnut-gnocchi-and-the-impending-end-of-masterchef/#comment-35114 julie symons-hulme Fri, 17 Jul 2009 07:03:50 +0000 http://www.notquitenigella.com/?p=15657#comment-35114 on behalf of all the mums out we want mumsy old julie 2 win masterchef xx and thanks 4 wonderful blog xx on behalf of all the mums out we want mumsy old julie 2 win masterchef xx and thanks 4 wonderful blog xx

]]> By: Cakelaw http://www.notquitenigella.com/2009/07/16/chestnut-gnocchi-and-the-impending-end-of-masterchef/#comment-35107 Cakelaw Fri, 17 Jul 2009 03:57:14 +0000 http://www.notquitenigella.com/?p=15657#comment-35107 I have never seen chestnut flour before, but I guess you lewarn something new every day. Sounds delicious - I love buying the hot chestnuts from street vendors. I have never seen chestnut flour before, but I guess you lewarn something new every day. Sounds delicious – I love buying the hot chestnuts from street vendors.

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