A Fun Day Preserving Basil & Making a CLASSIC Tomato Pie!

[@adriaschumann9641]

I would love to see the size of your freezer and how you pack it up. I, and many of us, just have freezer drawers at the bottom of our fridge so there is only so much we can freeze. I'd like to see your organizational skills in the freezer and also your closet for all your cleaning supplies. That would be a big favor. Thank you so much.

[@stephenholmes5362]

Great ways to preserve basil, and boy do I have basil! Will try your tomato pie recipe tomorrow, thank you!

[@anneicarroll]

I am so happy Kevin and I found your KZbin channel. I am a real estate agent who retired five years ago at 75 and traveled the US a couple years in a motorhome and now settled in Naples Florida. My expertise in real estate with historic properties, my family li I am so happy Kevin and I found your KZbin channel. I am a real estate agent who retired five years ago at 75 and traveled the US a couple years in a motorhome and now settled in Naples Florida. My expertise in real estate was selling historic properties in Columbia County. I have difficulty trying to picture your house on route 203. I have family who live in Stuyvesant, Kinderhook and Kinderhook lake. Now that I’m a Floridian, I just watch all day your videos and your travels to Chatham. it just brings me back home. at 81 I get very lonesome for Columbia county and my Manhattan clients. Thank you for bringing such joy to me and everyone who subscribes.

[@ejaywithanay]

You're looking great, Kevin! Thanks for bringing us through your day :)

[@gwenbergeson4825]

Thanks Kevin, you are one of the few KZbinrs that I can watch do anything. You’re so calming ❤🙏🏾

[@bwalker3675]

You seem so content with you’re life. I’m envious. I hope you are always as content and happy as you are now. You are much loved.❤

[@ZulmaSantiago-lt7ec]

Kevin, love all your videos. Not only that they're helpful, but also therapeutic. I'm glad I discovered your channel. Stay well my friend.❤

[@janicegame2372]

I will make this pie tomorrow! Thank you Kevin, great show as always! You seem to live in a different world so peaceful. Sending you my love❤

[@ramona7160]

Oh how beautiful! I have never made tomato pie; it looks fabulous! Kevin, you have SO MUCH AMBITION. Love your videos. ❤️

[@Magazinelady]

I enjoyed seeing Avery at the park. The cats on the stairs were adorable.

[@RiaBoshoff]

Hi Kevin,I am writing from SAfrica and I just love,love your programs,can watch all day!Kevin,for you tomato pie,I would just love to know if you can use ordinary pie crust for the tart?Please carry on with your wonderful programs!Best wishes from South Africa!

[@mslaurateague]

I think you would need something besides a regular pie crust. There will be a lot of water in this pie and the crust needs to absorb some of it. But here is a recipe for biscuits from a true U.S. “Southerner”, Paula Deen. This should work for the crust. kzbin.info/www/bejne/qYLHmnZ9apudedksi=Wiig-Kb5DXDKlLOL. “Southerner” is pronounced “suh’-thur-ner”

[@Tiffany-vj1tv]

This was lovely Kevin 👨‍🍳it truly is a joy to spend time with you. Thank you for sharing your wonderful world with us.

[@DeborahWheeler-v1q]

Thank you for another great video. Everything looks delicious. I am glad you listen to your dog and she enjoys the car ride and her park visit.

[@susie-q96]

My daughter has been asking for a tomato pie. Today I’ve found the perfect recipe! 😊Thank you!

[@susanmorris3822]

Good to see you today Kevin! Always great to spend time with you, and of course your four legged bunch. Take care and see you Sunday🙋

[@cindtypulford-cu7cx]

I want to share with you two ways to use fresh basil that I experienced this week. One was at a farm to table cooking class. They had large pitchers of ice water with a large stem of fresh basil. It made a refreshing beverage. The second use was at a local flower farm. They use flowered basil stems in their flower arrangements for greenery. It was beautiful. Thank you for your lovely channel. I look forward to watching every episode.

[@bevsprague1731]

Basil is one of my favorite herbs. I grow a small amount in my herb garden. So fun to learn new food ideas.😅

[@sherrydurham2220]

I have a stool in my kitchen because I was disabled in a zip line accident years ago and can't stand that long. I like you spend a lot of time in my kitchen so the stool saves me a lot of pain! Some time I am chopping things to freeze or making bread or something that keeps me in there for 4 to 5 hours so the stool is a necessity! Just a thought for those time consuming jobs!

[@wendykleeb2071]

Thanks for sharing that tip!

[@andreastsinos5324]

A very big 'HELLO' from South Africa. Had a lovely time with you today Kevin.

[@ritacarlson9522]

Kevin , it was so enjoyable to go with you and Avery to the 🐕 dog park ! 😊 Had a smile on my face the entire time...also while you were preparing your 3 different ways to process your basil...those purple Zinnias were making me want to reach out and touch them...they were so beautiful. 💐

[@melindaoliveri3757]

Also are you located in New York I used to live in Watertown New York I live in Pennsylvania now and I love to visit some of the places you shop at I’ve already ordered those long wooden spoon type utensils you use from Amazon I am not able to consume red meat and every recipe I’ve seen you do is veered more towards the vegetarian I can eat chicken and turkey eggs and things like that just no red meat I just simply cannot eat it nonetheless I have loved almost every recipe I’ve seen you do and I love edible Flowers in any salad and your salads all look so fresh and inviting and just just beautiful so please keep doing what you’re doing it’s very therapeutic to me

[@frannyjettie]

Thanks for all of the ways to store/use basil, my basil plants (and parsley) are going crazy this year! Basil salt is the first thing I'm going to try. I've never added olive oil to my basil leaves I just put them in a ziploc bag and freeze them, they've never turned black on me if frozen immediately. I also freeze parsley leaves (and some stems) in ziploc bags. Both herbs are easy to use while frozen as they crumble like potato chips, i can then measure out what I need. Thank you again!!

[@mslaurateague]

Great tips, thank you!

[@jomcgee6094]

That tomato pie looks luscious and so easy and inexpensive 😊

[@AmusedChild]

Yes, I think I'm going to be trying this recipe this weekend.

[@r.c.4016]

What fun, Avery with her friend Bernard . Binky And Goldie playing, so cute. I love the trips to shop and the pie looks delicious. Kevin, I enjoy your videos so much.❤❤❤😊

[@marshat.ordureau3121]

Bonjour Monsieur Kevin🙏🇫🇷🍅🍅🍽The Fresh Basil is So Wonderful!! THE TIME TO PREPARE!! makes all the difference!! I /we Are all so spoiled living in the South of France & Eat very FRESH & only the Best1❤🙏🍅you must visit one day!! YOU will get inspired!!! ITALY ,, only 45 mins from my home!!"HEAT WAVE here 4 weeks now!! ABIENTOT & MERCI🙏🍅🌱🌱

[@kristinegoetsch8009]

That pie looks so delicious and so easy to make. Hard to believe! It was fun to see all of the ways you preserved the basil. You are set for awhile. Always enjoy your videos, Kevin. Thanks for all you do to entertain us and teach us new things.

[@kimt7113]

Hello from Massachusetts Kevin. My boyfriend and I love watching your videos. We appreciate your wonderful recipes and tips, but especially your upbeat and relaxing delivery. Your videos are such a stress releaver at the end of a long day. Thank you and wishing you ever more success.

[@charmed2u2]

I can't wait to make this tomato pie. I love your channel and your beautiful old house. I was wondering if you ever come across any friendly ghosts in your house. I love the history of your house. It would be cool if the original owner visited you to check out how beautiful you restored his house. I'm sure he would thank you for taking such good care of it.

[@fridayschild19]

Had to watch this again! My basil plant has been bearing an abundance of leaves for me, and I remembered you made a video about preserving! Thank you Kevin, for being here for us!❤

[@sabinekoch3448]

Your basil is amazing! I grow in pots and this coming summer will harvest in good time! I’ll try to find good tomatoes- not so easy to find tasty ones, but that pie is awesome 🤩

[@mayalimon0929]

Yay! Been missing your videos of your day. I live alone by choice, very happy with my furry partner. But I sure do enjoy your videos. You may think you lead an ordinary life, but your life is very exciting to me. It brings me joy to watch the things that you do. Anyway, thank you so much and I wait for the next one. ~ your friend m. (Think happy thoughts !!!)

[@bettinabarry8423]

You knock it out of the park every time, Kevin! :-) Thank you for another wonderful, useful, and enjoyable episode! :-)

[@darlenedavila5083]

I made two loaves of zucchini bread this morning and I have the tomato pie in the oven. My tomatoes were not fully ripe so I’m hoping for the best. Thank you.

[@Phyllyps-Levine]

Big group here this week. Finally a few moments for me with my virtual neighbor Kevin.

[@AnnaMaria-vf5po]

Oiled and frozen leaves is a very good idea,i will make them too! I am italian and I make my apologize for my english

[@nancychestnut8928]

Today I spent $2.79 for 4 oz of fresh basil. Do the math...you are a rich man!😀 And I bet your kitchen smells divine.

[@jyotivora9952]

Hello dear Kevin...every video of yours is filled with superlative homemaking tips and Life lessons....you truly are a Rishi( Sage) in Indian Language....I am enriched.I loved your "Think Happy thoughts" while you do a drudgery oriented job.Thank you

[@MaryLuminary]

Always so relaxing to watch your show. Wonderful tomato pie recipe. I think I can make it. Perfect season for it right now as the tomatoes are in. I enjoyed seeing Avery visit her friends at the dog park. Also fun cat action on the staircase. They're all living the good life. I have to say that you certainly have an excellent basil crop. Several great methods to preserve it. Homemade pesto is so delicious. I bet you could layer it into lasagna and freeze it. Like a pesto lasagna. Wonderful stuff. Thank you for the video. Take care and have a great weekend! ♥️🌱🍅🐕🐈🐈‍⬛🥧💐🌸🌻

[@naturevideosmorebylindavan8531]

What a great recipe Kevin! We really enjoyed your show. Thank you!🥧❤😊

[@gueguinnicole7422]

J' adore tout ce qu'il fait C 'est fait avec patience et passion 🐕‍🦺😽😽💐☕🍰🥂👏 un plaisir les animaux sont au paradis ❤

[@cherylwootten5925]

What great gardens you have!

[@Sally-nse2]

What a lovely idea Kevin, I make this pie with Italian or English heritage tomatoes (red, yellow or green. Ones) and shortcrust pastry on the top so I cannot wait to try this way instead ❤yum Might there be any chance that you may please be kind enough to show us how to make Titamisu? Forgive my cheeky ask but you strike me as someone who could make it with your eyes shut, as you can most things - and it flummoxes me. 😊

[@littleogeechee223]

So sweet! I think our beautiful little Avery is in love!

[@huguetteleblanc3678]

Oh my goodness Kevin ! I grew a few plants of basil this summer and I was able to make 8 little jars of pesto. But you !!!! I am so impressed and even a little jaleous. You are a true gardener. BRAVO ❤ So much work but so worth it.

[@jandabney9010]

This is a beautiful and inspiring video. I cannot wait to try the Basil ideas, and tomato pie is one of my favorite summer things! I'm making a trip to the farmers market soon.

[@geraldinefields1730]

You are such a wonderful parent to Avery. Beautiful pie. Thank you.

[@janicemattos6326]

That pie is a must try Kevin! Thank you for spending time with us❤

[@melindaoliveri3757]

I JUST Found you you are amazing the way that you present yourself with a calming lifestyle one thing at a time just calms me I’m a very high key busy self stressful person but when I watch your videos it just helps meet calm and focus and I love that about you your home is beautiful and your gardens I can only dream to have a home like that IA you have a new follower and I am so grateful I found you

[@annesickinger8298]

Sometime you could try inserting a straw into a baggie you are going to put in the freezer and sucking the air out completely before sealing up the last half inch. I’m going to try your oil covered frozen basil. Nice and easy looks like! Thanks!

[@artemandalas1305]

🙂thank you Kevin I will watch now! How much ideas 🌿🌿🌿🌿🌿🌿🌿🌿🌿🌿🌿

[@ks7229]

The fresh tomato pie looks delicious.Used pie dough recommended American products.Watching a cute dog play energetically brings me joy.

[@ladyw605]

A yummy pie like the one you made in this video edition is one of my favorite ways to enjoy tomatoes!!!!!

[@shirjoin]

Kevin isn’t kidding about his tomato pie. It is easy to make and delicious.

[@kathleeninnis6264]

On top of everything else Kevin does, he keeps this lovely garden alive, with all its gifts, and never tires of giving it to us!!

[@silverleafmaple]

We stopped watching the news to join in :) We love you Miss Avery ❤

[@redrooster1908]

I saw sets of mini pots for coddled eggs etc, at vintage store this week. Thought of your delicious egg recipe, Kevin ❤

[@StarlaPatton]

Enjoyed the show !!! Lived the basil segment and the dog park. When will you show us your compost?

[@sherry450]

My hubby wants to try that tomato pie 🍅 🥧 ❤ great job on the basil!

[@cindygarrison6338]

We are enjoying granola with Greek yogurt for breakfast sometimes because you introduced us to Tierra Farms! Thank you for making our meals better Kevin. We love each video of your beautiful home and life in New York State! 😘

[@ritalawson7020]

0:18 0:19 G'day from Aussie bet your kitchen smells great from all the basil , i will make the tomato pie but i will put some crispy bacon pancettta to be precise my italian friends will love it 🦘🦘🦘🦘🦘🦘🦘🦘🦘😂

[@carolynmiller9312]

Another pleasant time with you. I enjoy coming to your home and doing projects with you.

[@eily_b]

Thank you for the other two methods of conserving basil. I always make real peston and freeze it in jars but I will definitely try the leaves-oil method.

[@winonapoublon]

Hi, Kevin, You are so creative. Your cooking skills are amazing and the recipes are delicious.

[@winonapoublon]

Just remembered, to ask you to play a few numbers of the music of Cole Porter on the piano sometime for us. Thank You so much Kevin

[@mariadomokos9625]

Hello from Hungary ! Congratulations ! 🥰

[@AnonyMous-kd5iz]

Another great video; thanks Kevin👏👏👏

[@rlcoop1]

Can you show us your compost set up in a future video?

[@charlenewilliford6957]

The board with the basil, tomato and pie is picture worthy. I love tomato pie and will try your recipe. What a day with all that basil. Wonderful to have ready to use this year and next❤

[@evarodriguez4319]

Tomato pie got me. Subscribed. The video was amazing!!!

[@TinaGillis-l2l]

Your viedo was just what I needed today. Always such calmness. Thanks Kevin

[@smellslikedirt525]

I make the basil salt like you did but them put in the dehydrator until it is dry. This allows it to be shelf stable. Makes great gifts. The tomato pie is one of my favorites. I just use a deep dish pie crust. A great recpe.

[@PhyllisHenderson-dl9ke]

Thank you for this tomato pie recipe which I can’t wait to try out, love your videos Kevin 😊

[@sofiamoysidou]

Wow,what a basil! Great job Kevin !

[@carmelasortino8979]

An amazing video Kevin. Thank you for sharing all these great ideas. You are amazing.❤❤

[@marilyneves8856]

So lovely to watch your calming video, love the inclusion of Avery. I am in the UK and this was much needed today!

[@rhondafarmer4824]

Hi Kevin, lovely to watch your videos. To stop the basil pesto from changing colour I add a small covering of bran oil. Lovely flowers and your serenity is truly admired.

[@MarinaDesantis-k2o]

Basil is one of the top ingredient in Italian summer dishes!!! Your pie looks delicious, I want to try it. Love from Rome❤

[@kandycebeeks7056]

The basil is incredible!

[@karedreher2816]

Yummy! I cannot wait to make your tomato pie!!! Have a great day!

[@haveasunnyday4256]

That pie looks so good, can't wait to make it even though I'm not a fan of Basil. Love Kevin's videos, I'd be lost without them!

[@maureenmckenna5220]

Lovely visit. Gorgeous basil.

[@melissalambert7615]

Busy Basil day! I'll have to try the leaves tossed in oil and to freeze. In England they can buy a short crust pastry, that might be a good sub for the canned biscuits. Nice pie. Hello from sunny Oregon.

[@redrooster1908]

Thank you, Kevin ❤

[@dameannemac]

What fun , thanks for the tomato pie recipe. It will be a treat while enduring the remnants of Debby.

[@angaramacrafts8564]

Looks scrumptious!!!

[@DM-on5lg]

Just finished watching your very informative video. And the tomato pie , I will try. It looks delicious and easy to make. Thank you!

[@Englishroserebecca]

Wow Kevin all those greens from the garden. ❤

[@dianecarver4018]

I enjoyed this video very much and have actually made tomato pie. I’m a Jersey girl and love all things tomato😊

[@janetcarter6975]

FYI - lids from peanut butter jars will fit a regular mouth mason jar. Perfectly usable for refrigerator use.

[@mypinklife3415]

This is a great video Kevin. I can't wait to try the tomato pie recipe. You've given us lots of ideas for basil and you make it look so easy, although I appreciate all the work you put into it. I wish I was as organized as you. Avery looked so happy to play with her friends at the dog park and I appreciate the kitty cameos. You are a wonderful pet parent. I look forward to your next video.

[@mariadaniel7626]

Hello Kevin everything look so easy you're so nice teaching. Thaks I enjoy every video.❤

[@jchambers5668]

Thank you so much for sharing this tomato pie recipe! It is one of my favorites, too. I had not even heard of it until last year. I have never tried it with biscuits, but it looks and sounds great!

[@kitwren1797]

How do you store all your kitchen items, i.e., bowls, gadgets, etc? Do you have a butler's pantry or a basement of shelves? I ask because I have more than will fit in my kitchen cupboards. No basement here in Los Angeles.

[@SandyV-q2r]

Your garden is amazing

[@anniekelly9335]

Oh Kevin...what a lovely & informative episode...thanks so much ! I've been preserving basil for 40 years or more, in many ways, but l'd never come across the leaves/olive oil/ziplock... l'm going to do it tomorrow ! ! Brilliant info.. l love your videos .. they're my late-night relaxation when everone else has gone to bed. However, l would have sat down at my kichen table to separate the leaves from the stalks... l'm not fit like you my friend !!! Thanks so much for what you do, it helps me in my.life. ❤ h

[@mjecheverria4197]

Thank you Kevin. Have a lovely weekend.😊

[@karenbackus1531]

Thank you for sharing your day with us!

[@debbybrady1246]

Watching your videos just does my heart good ❤️

[@Joe-ew5rt]

Beautiful video as usual. Thank you for your company.

[@RoseMiller-rj4dj]

Really look forward to your videos! Have tried several of your recipes and plan to order the window cleaning tool you recommended. Thanks for the tutorial on basil preserving I learned something I can really use.

[@jkniederberger5390]

Kevin, we were in Tuscany last month and my husband had pesto twice. Once it was made with oregano, and neither version had garlic (or any discernible garlic!). We much prefer our pesto made with basil and plenty of garlic! I have been freezing pesto all summer, but may need to try some of your other preserving methods. And that tomato pie looks amazing!

[@ZulmaSantiago-lt7ec]

Kevin, one more thing. What's your secret skin regiment? You have a beautiful and glowing complexion. 😊

[@mariamenamoreno7588]

Un placer verte cada semana.