The summer before last I made a peach and sparkling wine risotto which was surprisingly very good. It did take two attempts to get the flavours right though..The first attempt was a bit strange to say the least..Neither sweet nor savoury..very weird. I'm glad I percervered with the second attempt because it was a good lesson in flavour balancing..X
Paul | Homepage | 04.29.08 - 10:58 am | #

Does sound odd (as does Paul's) but it's intriguing as the same time and I'll believe you it's good. I'd be delighted to try it. When do I come?
MyKitchenInHalfCups | Homepage | 04.29.08 - 11:04 am | #

The kids had their first risotto a while ago and they keep asking me to make it. I have some wonderful balsamic syrup which would go great with this I think.
Baking Soda | Homepage | 04.29.08 - 11:32 am | #

Sounds like a breakfast...
Hank | Homepage | 04.29.08 - 4:47 pm | #

Hi all - occasional lurker and poster here - had to comment on the strawberry rice deal. Recently I was looking for stuff to saute up with my already cooked jasmine rice, and found some fresh, sweet strawberries and some celery in the fridge - chopped a little onion, sauteed the onion and celery in olive oil, added some garlic, the cooked rice, the strawberries and a splash of Braggs liquid aminos. Very great combination, the strawberries and the celery. Good enough that I'm still thinking about it, and confessing my melange-ing tendencies here! Thanks for listening. Larry
Larry Here | Homepage | 04.30.08 - 1:10 am | #

Strawberries with balsamic and sugar is one of my favorite desserts, so I can imagine that this might taste interesting.
Lydia (The Perfect Pantry) | Homepage | 04.30.08 - 3:08 am | #

Paul-That sounds good, did you blog about that? I have to try it!

tanna-whenever but it has to be during the strawberry season, what about sometime next week?

Karen-yes, I'm sure!

Hank-oh you convinced carnivores! Breakfast pfhew!

Larry- Thanks, I will try that, I have both at home!

Lydia-It is surprisingly good, I was really not sure about before making it!
ilva | Homepage | 04.30.08 - 9:47 am | #

OK, as for new ingredients to add to the list, I am suggesting: Lamb shanks, fresh favas, artichokes, green garlic and English peas.
Hank | Homepage | 04.30.08 - 4:30 pm | #

Intriguing. I've always been a fan of eating sweet and savoury stuff together so I really should try this...
Jeanne | Homepage | 05.06.08 - 5:06 pm | #

Strange recipe but tasty I guess. I'll try it these days. I'm sure you're great in the kitchen and not only. Thank you for sharing your experience in internet
Milena | Homepage | 04.05.09 - 6:45 am | #