HOW ANNOYING...

Self serve registers....did not take the jobs of real people .People who cheat on the veggies and fruit  by selecting a cheaper item on the register or a different item all together are  costing peoples jobs. Where I live our community is well served by  Safeway and IGA supermarkets .Retail competition gives the consumer better choice. IGA has a great fresh seafood deli and their liquor department carries a good selection of  quality wines and beers at very competitive prices  . The fresher vegetables and fruit and a more diverse general product range can be found at Safeway,

My mother lives in a neighbouring town and I take her shopping at the local Coles supermarket  most Saturday`s, the Coles store has a great bakery section and its range of cheeses is outstanding.
On more than one occasion I have returned kangaroo meat, rabbits and packaged salmon due to their lack of freshness.
Each occasion I have purchased  fresh marinara mix, scallops , prawns , whitebait and mussels from the seafood deli at Coles , I was met with a  poorly trained staff who. have no idea what they are serving or how to wrap the seafood items.
Safeway provides better service  and fresher produce, IGA offers better everyday prices and wine selection. Coles has a great bakery and cheese selection but  product knowledge in the seafood deli is a real let down.

There are jars and jars of pesto  available from the supermarket shelves, they have their place on menus when time is tight and schedules have to be met.....but the best pesto is home made .....
The essential ingredient is basil which is pounded to a paste with olive oil, cheese , pine nuts gruyere cheese and fat bulbs of fresh garlic....
Be adventurous try combinations by adding  cooked chicken or maybe anchovies, sundried tomatoes or even capers ....

Whatever your choice leave to chill for a cold pasta salad.
use one tablespoon per person over pasta .

You can use pesto as a spread on crusty bread top with grated cheese and grill under the griller.

Try mixing the pesto with breadcrumbs for a great stuffing..

Blend the pesto with sour cream to make a dip or as a filling for baked potatoes.

The basic pesto recipe is a winner processed with tomato and a cooked chicken fillet, then  use as a filling in home made ravioli.

Add one tablespoon to stir fries,

Make a cream sauce , heating pesto and cream , reduce on high heat till the sauce thickens but do not boil. Serve as a sauce over meats , chicken or fish.