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Sweet Green Pea and Tarragon Spread

March 23, 2010 by Valerie Lugonja 20 Comments

The perfect little dip for your Easter Celebration with Thanks to Pat Adams and Janice Beaton’s Farm Restaurant!

Hanna, my Thermomix friend, and I were headed to Calgary in January to do a Thermomix Demonstration for Matthew Altizer at The Cookbook Company Cooks as he received a machine to use in the store’s public cooking classes. Look for it there! Ask about it. Matthew can show you, or I can refer you to another Calgary consultant.

The perk of the day was meeting my old (in the most endearing way) girlfriend, Pat, from High School. She and I used to be such great pals, oh, so many years ago, and had lost touch. About every 10 years, we would reunite, as we did this Saturday in January, like we had never been apart. This time, it had been 17 years. There is nothing like a childhood friend. We had recently reconnected on Facebook (gotta love it), and made a date for a meeting after our early morning demonstration. Her office and our demonstration location were both within a short move over to Janice Beaton’s Farm Restaurant. So, that is where we convened.

We had a beautiful visit. I could not take a photo as I had brought my camera, but left my card tucked neatly into my computer. Ever done that? I have TOO many times. Anyway… Pat, I have missed you. You are as real as you always were and that is what I have always loved about you. The soup was warm, the conversation was warm, and my heart was warmed. Of course, the Pea and Tarragon Spread stood out to all of us. It was a keeper. What was in it? Peas and Tarragon we were told. But, no. There was something more.

A wee bit of Bella Lodi was the answer. I was in. Never had I heard of that cheese and I love trying new flavour combinations. We all went to the back and the JB Cheese Shop after our meal, and I bought some goodies for the trip home. Including, of course, this cheese so that I could recreate the yummy spread.

We also were there for the first demonstration of a Queso Fresco Cheese that I bought on the spot. The fellow that makes in in Red Deer buys his milk from the Sylvan Star Cheese Farm and sells it at the Red Deer Farmer’s Market. I have since researched how to make it, and it is quite easy. Home made cheese making I will be getting into very soon… well, this summer. In any case, he said that in Edmonton, ask for Fresco Cheese at Planet Organic. It was outrageously good. Simple, too. Cut into small portions, and friend on each side, then served immediately. Pat went back and bought some another day, as well. Keep your eye out this summer for my homemade cheeses. It is amazing how motivating one stop can be!

That is about how complicated this is. Some lovely sweet green peas. Some of the Bella Lodi, and really, not very much. For 800 grams of peas, I had 100 grams of cheese. It is similar to Parmesan, but not as hard and not as sharp: a lovely cheese. A handful of tarragon to taste. I like a lot. And, you need quite a bit of salt and extra virgin olive oil: at least a teaspoon of salt. I decided to add extra, as needed, with a finishing salt. I added about 30 grams, or two tablespoons of oil. Then I found the spread needed a little kick of something acidic, so added the juice of half a lemon. That is usually about two tablespoons, as well. And really yummy. What is not good for you here? At Beaton’s, there is a small oval dish of this placed before you to share. I think I at that much ensuring I had the right amount of this and that as I developed the recipe idea I “stole”. YUM!

Pat, this post is dedicated with love to you, and green peas and tarragon, and all things fresh and green and beautiful and full of Spring, no matter what time of year it is. Like you. Let’s get together again, this year… much sooner than our ridiculous track record. I raise my glass (and fork) to you. Much love and big hug, Valerie.

Sweet Pea and Tarragon Spread Recipe

Ingredients:

  • 800g fresh sweet peas
  • 100-150g Bella Lodi Cheese
  • 5g or 1 tsp salt
  • 30g or 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 30 g or to taste, fresh tarragon leaves
  • finishing salt and crackers to serve it with

Instructions:

  1. Scale all ingredients into the TM bowl; pulse 2-3 times at Turbo; taste and adjust seasonings and flavour
  2. Pulse again to desired consistency; I like it as you see it here

Happy Spring!

Yup! There is really nothing like a childhood friend. Clever little beavers everywhere can tell you that!

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Comments

  1. Von says

    March 23, 2010 at 9:44 pm

    Ngawww….I hope I can stay close to my high school friends in the future =) This looks delicious! I’ve never heard of Bella Lodi cheese….but then again I don’t know much about cheese…

    You have awesome photos!=)

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  2. Krissy @ The Food Addicts says

    March 23, 2010 at 10:07 pm

    what a festive spread! i love the green color. that would be perfect for st. patrick’s day too! great usage of green peas and tarragon!

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  3. bellini valli says

    March 24, 2010 at 7:33 am

    The cheese sounds like a winner with these fresh Spring flavours Valerie.

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  4. Christine @ Fresh Local and Best says

    March 24, 2010 at 9:03 am

    There really is nothing quite as sweet as reuniting with an old friend and reflecting on life. This sounds like a fabulous and simple spread. Will be making this soon.

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  5. Kate says

    March 24, 2010 at 9:51 am

    I refuse to believe you have never received a blog award before. REFUSE. Unfortunately there’s no physical trophy, but feel free to copy the award from my blog and post it all over yours. Everyone should have bragging rights. And of course, pass it along to someone else. All about sharing the love.

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  6. tasteofbeirut says

    March 24, 2010 at 12:12 pm

    Valerie

    I loved that post! Reuniting with a long-lost friend in the flesh-not just on Facebook!- is thrilling enough! but also making that fantastic-looking spread, the colors are so vibrant and perfect for this weather! It is in the seventies in Dallas, yeah! I love it! I spent all morning looking for a good fresh cheese and there it was on display on your site!! I am gonna have to go back to the market and ask if they carry this cheese.

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  7. grace says

    March 24, 2010 at 3:45 pm

    aw, what a sweet homage to your buddy! and what a spread–it’s BEAUTIFUL! i love that vibrant green. unfortunately, i have no idea what tarragon tastes like, but you’ve now given me a reason to seek some out and try it!

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  8. Andy says

    March 25, 2010 at 4:54 am

    Val, this dip looks interesting — I was contemplating making/inventing a “hummus” like dip with edamame, but I may have try making yours first!

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  9. Natashya says

    March 25, 2010 at 5:25 am

    Delicious! I made a fresh pea bruschetta a little while ago and was struck by the delicious freshness. Love your tarragon version!

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  10. Katie @ Cozydelicious says

    March 25, 2010 at 5:27 am

    This spread looks fantastic! I have never heard of Bella Lodi, but I will have to find some. I’m planning a huge family dinner this weekend and your wonderful spread will be a great hors d’oeuvre. Thank you!

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  11. 5 Star Foodie says

    March 25, 2010 at 7:35 am

    Wonderful spring flavors in this delicious spread. Perhaps this would be a good way to get my daughter to eat her peas 🙂

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  12. Megan Gordon says

    March 25, 2010 at 4:38 pm

    The perfect seasonal appetizer. Love it! I just cut out a recipe for beet spread last night — similar idea in terms of the non-traditional dip aspect. Love the colors of this and, oh my, that cheese sounds dangerous.

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  13. nazarina says

    March 26, 2010 at 12:49 pm

    Your pictures are just beautiful, makes me want to whip up a batch of peas & asparagus right this minute!I’ll be on the lookout for that cheese at Whole Foods.

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  14. Brooke says

    March 26, 2010 at 7:52 pm

    Hi Valerie! It was great to meet you to, and hopefully I will start getting back into actually commenting on people’s posts. 🙂 This looks wonderful by the way! I love mushy peas, and this spread had made me crave some.

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  15. marla {family fresh cooking} says

    March 26, 2010 at 9:06 pm

    What a sweet post! Sounds like you and your friend Pat have a very special friendship! This Sweet Pea spread sounds delish. I bet my kids would like it too. Great combo of ingredients.
    Homemade cheese….can’t wait to read about that!

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  16. Elizabeth says

    March 28, 2010 at 10:25 pm

    I love this photo. Especially the tiny flecks of salt. I can almost taste it. Great photo – fab recipe!

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  17. Danielle says

    April 1, 2010 at 7:01 am

    What a wonderful Spring recipe. With these ingredients a simple application is always best. Beautiful!

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  18. Evelyne@CheapEthnicEatz says

    April 10, 2010 at 5:21 pm

    Oh LOVE the color and what a great original recipe

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  19. Elizabeth says

    April 16, 2010 at 7:07 pm

    The colour is just glorious! I can only imagine it tasting just as good!

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  20. Angie's Recipes says

    April 22, 2010 at 3:07 am

    Love this beautiful-looking and healthy-sounding yummyilicious pea spread!

    Reply

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