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Saturday, June 4, 2016

FIRST HARVEST OF THE SEASON

Basil from my greenhouse.
This is sweet basil and mammoth basil. I made the first of  many batches of pesto I will make this summer. 
I don't use a recipe or measure anything when I make pesto. I just start adding until I think it looks good. I don't always add the same ingredients, either. In this batch I have basil, garlic, toasted almonds, shredded parmesan cheese, salt, and olive oil. Then I put a lid on and put it in the freezer. These 4oz. jars make the perfect serving size.

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6 comments:

  1. CharleneJune 5, 2016 at 6:10 PM

    I love pesto, and homemade right from your garden. Looks delish! Thanks for linking up at Family Joy Blog Link Up Party!

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    1. ShannonJune 6, 2016 at 1:28 PM

      You're welcome. Thank you for stopping by. I used some store bought pesto (only because I ran out of my frozen pesto) and it wasn't very good.

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  2. UnknownJune 5, 2016 at 8:30 PM

    Yummy. Pesto always makes a dish taste more refreshing.

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    1. ShannonJune 6, 2016 at 1:31 PM

      Thank you for stopping by. I agree and it is the only way I can get my daughter to eat hot pasta.

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  3. MeenaJune 13, 2016 at 11:55 AM

    This looks great! I am growing my own basil plants, but the leaves are yellow. Any advice? Thanks in advance.

    -AnchoredinSweets

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    1. ShannonJune 14, 2016 at 8:22 PM

      I know basil doesn't need as much water as most plants so I only water mine when the soil is real dry. Too much water can make the leaves yellow.

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