Since the earlier time was sold out I grabbed a spot for the later one. I was in line at 3pm and it wasn't as bad as I thought it would be. I was really worried being that they had close to 400 books sold at that one location. She arrived right on time at 5pm and by 5:30pm I had my book signed.
I had my friend (who I won't name since she was supposed to be at work and got out early by saying she had a doctor's appointment) take my picture the best way we could with Giada. It's better then nothing!
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By the time I left the line was wrapped around the back of the store.
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Since I live out in the burbs I got stuck in all the big city traffic on the way home.
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(Adapted from Giada At Home)
1 (10 oz.) package frozen peas, thawed
1 garlic clove
1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more to taste
2/3 cup olive oil
8 (1/2 inch thick) slices whole-grain baguette or ciabatta bread, preferable day-old
8 cherry tomatoes, halved, or 1 small tomato, diced
For the pea pesto: Pulse together in a food processor the peas, garlic, Parmesan cheese, salt and pepper. With the machine running, slowly add 1/3 cup of the olive oil and continue to mix until combined, 1 to 2 minutes. Season with more salt and pepper, if needed. Transfer to a small bowl and set aside.
For the crostini: Preheat a stovetop griddle or gill pan over medium-high.
Brush both sides of each of the bread slices with the remaining 1/3 cup olive oil and grill until golden, 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer the bread to a platter and spread 1 to 2 tablespoons pesto on each slice. Top each crostini with 2 tomato halves and serve.
I luv her show! So happy for you that you got to meet her. She really is very beautiful and I love the way she pronounces the ingredients.
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Looks like fun! Thanks for stopping by my blog---you became my 300th follower, thanks so much!
ReplyDeleteThis sounds like a fantastic way to spend an afternoon. How nice you got to speak with her. That must have been a real treat. Have a great day. Blessings...Mary
ReplyDeleteHow fun! I am gong to have to pick up that book for ye ole collection! ~LeslieMichele
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