Making a Years Worth of Pesto with Onion Tops | Harvest to Table Recipe

[@onelittlemiracle241]

Definitely film your multitasking! That’s real life and we definitely need the encouragement.

[@AcreHomestead]

All I want is to encourage so I will keep it up!!

[@plentifulprairie]

Agree, it's practical and how most people live. It's bonus content!

[@justmyself3656]

I also agree. It's definitely pertinent as well as enjoyable! Wonderful videos. No time to get bored or restless and move on! I don't have to force myself to watch it all, and that is awesome and not that common. 😊😊😊

[@kaseymalone9885]

It felt more relatable, I loved it

[@abbysbud1]

You are absolutely amazing honey!!! Thanks for what you do❤️

[@magicacre8686]

Did anyone els just binge watch almost all of her videos !?! Just ran across your channel. Your inspiring ! I’d Love to see everything you do in your busy cooking/canning/harvesting days! Also I would love to see a follow up on the potatoes, like what did you do with them after they started growing to prevent green potatoes . I planted some but I don’t know what to do with them now that they have grown almost as big as my tomato plants .

[@AcreHomestead]

Wow that is so sweet! I just added grass clipping and more leaves

[@AcreHomestead]

This is only my second year growing potatoes and last year I did it in raised beds and didn't hill them.....

[@AcreHomestead]

But I planted them like 12 inches deep

[@magicacre8686]

Thank you so much! I have a lot of grass clipping so I will do that I appreciate the advice ! I planted them in just the ground ( my first garden) . Keep up the videos! Love watching you, and getting inspiration and ideas !

[@grekahg3938]

She’s full of energy!!! Something i don’t have.

[@laurelglasgow7445]

Show the stuff!! Not just the recipes! loved seeing the extra things going on in your kitchen. I'm 71 and learning lots from you. Thanks!

[@MissBetsyLu]

Strong women both of you.

[@rebeccainspiringhope4357]

I love the multitasking. Some times I just play your videos while I’m multitasking in my kitchen, we aren’t even doing the same thing! But you’re working hard and I’m working hard too!

[@crymanellie7098]

I love the little extra quiche that you made with the pesto. I also love how you do all your prep work and put together your meals.

[@loverizzato9081]

I do a year of pesto too. I plant 6 sweet basil in buckets and get them 3 feet tall and 2 feet wide by watering everyday and topping them to keep growing. Makes 20 pints. Neighbors and inlaws get pampered!

[@RunninUpThatHillh]

I like that lettuce leaf basil. Gigantic. Mmmm!

[@jenniferedwards176]

Definitely multitasking. The way you utilise as much as you can, of time, oven, stovetop and ingredients is educational and inspiring.

[@AcreHomestead]

YAY ok I will! Thank you Jennifer!

[@MissBetsyLu]

@@AcreHomestead yeah have at it! Go for it! Great job! And blessings to all of you.

[@bethjohnson1512]

I grow onions and leeks every year but haven't thought to use the tops in a pesto! Great job!!!!

[@AcreHomestead]

i hope you make pesto!

[@maryjane-vx4dd]

@@AcreHomestead I will next year when I have more onions

[@helenaalexandra4197]

Leek tops are also good in asparagus cream soup!

[@emiliequesnel8661]

I’ve just found out this year you’re not supposed to use the green tops of leeks 😅 I’ve always seen my dad use them and always have used them too.

[@helenaalexandra4197]

I have found that I have to cut the leek top pretty finely (or puree) and cook them till they are tender. They add a delightful onion flavor without the harsh bite. You're not supposed to use them in cooking cause they are so "tough".

[@oldcalir.e.broker9094]

By all means do what you like. Multitasking in the kitchen is an art everyone can learn.

[@gaylewatkins4685]

Hi Becky, your cooking skills are a delight. You are fearless in your ability to try new things and your channel is a joy to watch. Take care.

[@sandynightingale273]

I want what everyone wants. Seeing you doing your thing in the kitchen and garden. How to utilize with little waste. I didn't know that I could freeze cherry tomatoes. Thank you for your informative and interesting videos 💞

[@AcreHomestead]

frozen fresh tomatoes are the best year round.

[@josettereto4497]

I’ve been making pesto with basil and spinach for years but never thought to use onion tops. This looks delicious!

[@AcreHomestead]

I hope you like it

[@kristinatidwell6563]

How much spinach is required to make 12 pints of pesto?

[@josettereto4497]

@@kristinatidwell6563 I’m not sure. I was gifted a few 5oz containers of spinach. I don’t measure and I did not put it in pint jars.

[@carlac.6086]

I love to watch people cook. I don't care if they have a recipe. I cook with what I like to eat. Sometimes is edible.... sometimes not. It's a learning process. I think recipes are guide lines and then you make it you own.

[@AcreHomestead]

Haha I totally agree that sometimes they are edible and sometimes not!! That is so me and sometimes they are amazing but I can't totally recreate it lol

[@haleycarolina85]

Omg... I just found you and I'm in LOVE! This is SUCH an enjoyable style of filming! So many good tips and tricks, and I loved seeing all the stuff you were doing at the same time in the kitchen. Now I get to go binge watch the rest of your videos!

[@MissBetsyLu]

She is one talented Lady.

[@brookelynturner5684]

You mentioned the pesto being good on eggs (then made a quiche! 😅) and it made me think of a small mom-and-pop restaurant near me that makes "green eggs and ham" which is an omelet with ham, but they beat pesto into the eggs before they make the omelet. It's SO good!

[@gianny2977]

there's a breakfast restaurant in hawaii that has that in their menu! great idea haha

[@donnarivera1752]

Good morning I love your cooking and canning and freezing I have learn a lot from you

[@MissBetsyLu]

Sounds good!

[@Laydera]

Please always feel free to say what else is going on in the background. Learn lots watching you 'make do' with what's left and get creative with it.

[@AcreHomestead]

OK awesome! I liked showing it and I will do more of it :)

[@cecesalas6216]

Your content is very enjoyable. I like watching people go about their home teaching others what they know, enjoy, or are currently learning. Personally, it feels like we're hanging out, so I enjoy the DITL "tag-along's" as much as any other video you put up. I think your whole look, lifestyle, and approach to life speaks to a lot of ladies and is therefore enjoyable. At least that's the way it is for me.

[@AcreHomestead]

I appreciate that! You are sweet! thanks for hanging out with me :)

[@TammyCatJo]

Your work ethic and style of cooking/living is inspiring. Whatever you want to show or teach or talk about, I’m here for it. :)

[@AcreHomestead]

thank you!!

[@LifePrepared]

I love to use carrot tops in pesto as well. Another part of the plant most people waste. If you forage, lambs quarters make good pesto too. Lamb's quarter tends to take over many gardens so why not eat it?

[@AcreHomestead]

Great idea!

[@Loki-fl1rk]

I do that, too! I wouldn't dare to call it a pesto in front of an itallian, but it tastes soooo good.

[@Eliezer737]

I like to see what you are doing besides the recipes, thank you!

[@mairzydotes3548]

This looks fantastic and what a nice thing to have ready to go. One thing I do is freeze my pesto thicker, more like a paste. That way i can use it as a spread for sandwiches or wraps. If I want to use for pasta, I add more oil, broth or pasta water to thin. I use walnuts too . Like the taste and the price. :)

[@CoachLexie]

I definitely like the chaos that is the whole enchilada! Do you ever get to dinner time and realise that while you've got 15 things on the go - there is nothing for dinner!!! LOL :)

[@AcreHomestead]

Yes I do!

[@jameyfisher423]

Heeeyyyyy, you’re almost up to 5000 followers!!! Every time I watch a video I check to see how many more followers you get! Awesome!!! Congrats girl! You’ll be to 10 then 100 thousand followers in no time!

[@AcreHomestead]

Thank you so much!! I'm blown away and so humbled by it!! It's crazy! Thanks for all your support! You are the best!!

[@maryjane-vx4dd]

@@AcreHomestead I just found your channel today. Subscribed. Several years ago I was at the gardeners market and they were selling garlic scapes 3/1.oo. I had been throwing these out. There was a Chinese woman buy so I asked her how to use them(she was horrified when she found out I was throwing them away). She said she used them in stir fries,then I found a recipe in Mother Earth News for pesto similar to yours. I do everything by sight and taste

[@optimystic1282]

This young woman is wise far beyond her years and is an inspiration to watch. Her subscribers are going to grow exponentially in short amount of time.

[@vickibarringer1714]

Your multitasking life.

[@TheNorafee]

Ok, so I'm sitting here in Austria and I've now bought these cups for your recipes. Now I have the freezer full of this pesto and it's heaven. This is a live changer!

[@AcreHomestead]

So glad!

[@kimlovinagoodfind1510]

I would love to see you just being you. Meaning I think it's great to see what you have going on around you. Because we would theoretically notice that you had a little left over and it wasn't that big of a deal to toss, but it was still exciting to see that you used it in a quiche. Plus it's always fun to see what other people throw together for a dish. 🤪😊 Thank you for all your hard work and showing us what you do! I just found your channel tonight. Have been binge-watching. 😁

[@martinsmuskokafarm9268]

Just found ur channel and LOVE!!! U asked if people like to see what happening on the side and yes I'd love to see what else u have going on. Ur giving me inspiration and great ideas..thank from Ontario Canada 🇨🇦

[@AcreHomestead]

YAY from Canada!! I'm glad you are enjoying them and are here hanging out with me!

[@vonnalford857]

Yes please do more as it's very inspiring and nice to see how to adapt recipe

[@AcreHomestead]

You got it! More to come!! Thanks Yvonne!

[@christywright2188]

Becky I personally enjoy it when you use the product you're preserving and use it in a dish. This method gives us an idea on how to use it so we ourselves can get creative. You're pretty awesome in the kitchen, I'm striving to be more productive as you are. Thank you and Happy kitchen time. Missouri Wrightchk

[@Jules8294]

It’s amazing how many of your videos I’ve been able to binge watch while I’ve been sick…I’m addicted to you and your content!!

[@AcreHomestead]

Glad you like them! I hope you feel better!

[@sweetpeaallie79]

Definitely include what you’re doing in the background along with the recipes you’re highlighting; it’s so much more interesting, as well as consistent with what the rest of us are also doing at home. If I don’t have 5 different things I’m accomplishing in my kitchen around the same time, then it’s not a normal day, lol.

[@melaniestill305]

I loved the multitasking. Because that’s what I try to do.

[@judyevans6074]

Awesome!! Totally agree on putting more parmesan! You said 3 cups--I thought, hmmmm.... No way. 😆 And that's totally how I cook--recipes are meant to be modified to an individual's tastes, budget, and ingredients on hand. I'm about to make my first leek and vit mache pesto from my garden. Walnuts are definitely my go to with pesto! Great video. Looking forward to checking out more.

[@AcreHomestead]

Exactly!! Thanks I love what you said about taste, budget and ingredients! That's what I do everyday

[@ruthdunn1525]

Film it all it shows how utilize time and materials. The big project was the pesto. The bonus for just a few minutes more was the quiche. If I’d only know this years ago when my children were young. Thank you. Acre Homestead is now my favorite channel! 😀

[@AcreHomestead]

Wow thank you Ruth!

[@lmorgee5]

I also love that you showed the quiche recipe. I love the natural way you flow through your kitchen and don’t change a thing. I’d choose your “show” over ANY of the Rachel Ray types.

[@inotherwords14]

Yes, please! Show the other things you're doing. It blows me away that you made that quiche on the fly! I'd also love to see the final "resting place" for the things you make. Loved seeing you begin in the garden and then, it'd be great to see you stacking it in the freezer. I'm obsessed with your videos. I wish I'd had these 30 years ago when I had the energy to do everything you do! haha

[@viceb7]

Love the side recipes! Great tips for making the most of your time in the kitchen, I'll definitely be trying to implement them myself

[@lindaslater6804]

Keep doing it your way, it’s great! Love to see all the periphery and your commentaries make my day. Just found your channel and you’re my new favorite!!

[@janrankin2457]

I like the way you are running your videos on cooking. You show how to use and utilize everything you have laid out. Your videos are much different from other KZbinrs which gives us a different aspect on cooking in the kitchen. Always, you are doing a great job keep it up.

[@nuttytraveller2175]

Hello - I just 'accidently' found your channel - I LOVE YOU! Great style, great energy, great ideas, great mixing it up - doing a couple of other things at the same time, while sharing all the time!! Wow....I'll subscribe and will learn so much --- and I'm 70 yrs old and been around the kitchen for years - but you, my dear, are a breath of fresh air. Thank you.

[@jilliancarr2270]

Yes, it’s interesting to see how other people use their time in the kitchen. Feel free to tell us what else you’re doing.

[@AcreHomestead]

I can do!

[@caziontherise]

@@AcreHomestead I agree I can hear you and I enjoyed this video. I dont like basil pesto either. But I have had other things made into pesto and down the hatch.

[@conniehubbard2142]

I love watching you do everything, gardening, cooking and baking. Can’t wait for the rose soap video💖

[@_LUNARVAEZ]

I like all the videos. I love that you have so many ideas that I had never even thought of.

[@AcreHomestead]

Glad you like them! I will keep making them!! thanks so much

[@mollymccann5043]

Yes, I prefer seeing you throw in the recipes and seeing what else is going on in the background. I think that's fun.

[@jenniferjacobson2267]

I showed my husband this video last week and yesterday, he harvested our onion tops and made a large batch of onion pesto. It is delicious!

[@AcreHomestead]

That is awesome!

[@emillierobichaud4748]

I love all your videos, please show everything. Can’t wait for your next video.

[@AcreHomestead]

Can do!! Thanks for the feed back!

[@Quilting_sky]

Roasted sunflower seeds are are really nice substitute to pine nuts.

[@zagros3280]

I Just love you. You inspires me with your every video. I wish I had your knowledge years ago. Much LOVE from Sweden

[@AcreHomestead]

Wow, thank you! That is so sweet of you to say :)

[@fedupwithem6208]

That's exactly how I cook, rough measuring and no rules. I love it. Having to stick to a recipe can discourage people from learning to cook, which could be one of the best things in their life if they tried it.

[@julierezende2363]

I love how enjoyable it is watching you in the garden and cooking. I think it would be lonely, but then I see the pure enjoyment you have and it makes me feel envious of the motivation and "at oneness" you have.

[@MissBetsyLu]

Work in gardens with friends or listen to her channel while working there

[@victorialg1270]

I am going to try this with the tops of my walking onions and pecans. Please do more batch preps from garden produce. I'm really maki g use of the pre made pie crusts.

[@AcreHomestead]

It's it SO nice to have pre made pie crusts on hand!! And you know what's in them!! I can make more vidoes like this! Let me know how yours turns out!

[@SaraLovesYouNC]

We love to do grilled cheese sandwiches with pesto and mozzarella. Delicious! I will absolutely be doing some pesto experiments after watching this video. Thank you for the inspiration!

[@karenm7433]

Us too! I like to throw a sliced tomato in mine

[@kathyconger2188]

Yes, I love the multitasking! If I’m doing one thing I might as well be doing as many things as I can get done, while I can. I like to be as efficient as I can. The onion top & walnut pesto is ingenious! I’m not crazy about basil & pine nuts.(I can eat it, but I don’t love it.) But I love onion tops & walnuts! I think I’ll try some of that this yr! Thank you for the great idea! Have a great evening!😊💜

[@AcreHomestead]

If you do, Kathy! Let me know what you think of it! I hope you like it!

[@kathyconger2188]

@@AcreHomestead Absolutely!

[@wendyr6270]

I have seen all of Becky's videos multiple times. I am so inspired by her.

[@kb-wn7cw]

Please, continue like this! I am disabled and haven't cooked for myself. I've just survived on others cooking, store pre prepared foods etc. I now want to eat delicious foods. Your yummy type of food. You make it all seem do able. I have to teach myself all this. And when you share/show the multiple meals how to's and bonus ideas for using it... AWESOME 👌 THANK YOU . I don't have the depth of knowledge you have. Please, I need you! I want to slowly do home cooked meals, I just found you. The Lord's blessings continue to pour out upon me. You have inspired me to build a more self sufficiency in myself. Please keep doing and sharing your knowledge, skills, and fun living. It is soooo bright and inspiring. Just what I have been seeking. I love this channel. Thank you.

[@jeaniesf84833]

I just found your channel and love what your doing and how you're presenting it. I subscribed, and yes, please continue with the multi-tasking...love it!

[@fredericmona8667]

Hello 👋 Jeanie How are you doing today?

[@RosemaryN]

Show all multitasking! That’s how I operate too, I like it.

[@Christina4tier]

I loved watching the multi-tasking! I’m inspired to make pesto now!

[@fredericmona8667]

Hello 👋 How are you doing today?

[@SdW.8]

Suuuuuper helpful to see you doing all the things and making the most of your time. That's one of the best parts of working with others is picking up their gold nuggets if wisdom and efficiency. THANK YOU💖

[@donnaokeefe6463]

Yes I live watching you prep and cooking shows. It gives me ideas. I love how you don’t waste.

[@CarriesCulinaryCrafts]

Never be afraid to add anything in your videos, it is real life that makes us all “normal” 🤣

[@AcreHomestead]

I am as about as "normal" as it gets. I can share my normal!

[@chelsiesortor8716]

Love watching your videos. I am also in Western Washington so it is helpful to see what I should be doing in my garden when.I can’t wait to try the pesto! What a great idea to use it in the quiche as well!

[@AcreHomestead]

My brother in law just graduated in May from Wester Washington V! It's so yummy.

[@daniellewoodward4728]

That looks yummy I like everything keep doing it

[@AcreHomestead]

Will do! Thanks so much Danielle!!

[@carahfarthing9978]

This was the very first video I ever saw of yours Becky and right after I went and watched all of your other videos and have watched every upload since. Just now my wife and I just finished making a huge quad batch of this onion top Pesto we have been longing for since we made it 11 long months ago. Thank you so much for being such a bright spot in our lives

[@rosemaryogilvie6842]

I like seeing you do all the peripheral stuff, always a source of inspiration. Love this, will make it once it’s harvesting time here in the southern hemisphere.

[@emma__cc]

Watching your videos all the way from Bucharest 💞

[@AcreHomestead]

Awesome! Thank you! That's amazing!

[@jennajohnson3571]

W💚W I FINALLY FOUND SOMEONE WHO GROWS AS MANY ONIONS AS ME I LOVE IT 🐝 EVERYBODY CALLS ME THE ONION QUEEN 🍃🍓🐞🐛

[@AcreHomestead]

I LOVE ONIONS!!

[@marybrown1656]

This looks really cool, but is it overwhelmingly oniony? I know traditional pesto uses garlic which I like, but it's not the main ingredient.

[@AcreHomestead]

it's mild. not to stong.

[@sandijackson3505]

I'm an old gardener with years of canning and freezing experience but I never thought of this. Thanks

[@michellemcneil5215]

I enjoy seeing what else you are accomplishing while doing a day’s project. This is real life. Stuff happens and the Hubby and kids still need to eat😉👍 Thank you ☺️

[@josiecable3352]

Can this recipe be given a water bath if I didn’t want to freeze it?

[@AcreHomestead]

You can't can it b/c it has dairy in it...

[@angelaminutolo5112]

I have only been watching your channel for about every week,I have watched every video you have posted.I can't wait too see your summer garden harvest.Your onion top pesto looks amazing, please keep up with the videos, I am loving them

[@AcreHomestead]

thank you!! welcome!

[@donnaproto1802]

Becky, U R a joy to watch. Love what you choose to share with the public. Multitasking is great!

[@AcreHomestead]

thank you!

[@listen_linda]

Not even sure how you came into my life, but I’m so glad you did! Thanks for sharing your knowledge with us!

[@sblaine3529]

I love watching what is going on besides the recipe. You are genuine and I so appreciate that!!

[@risboturbide9396]

Pesto is like magic in my life. Thank you for your video, and your great narration. Your charisma is 10/10 !!!

[@sarahblackert1901]

Yes! Please show the multi tasking and all of it! I am learning so much, thank you, thank you!!!!

[@deanagallatin6974]

I love the multitasking that you do. No time wasting, great ideas for multi use like the leftover pesto, throw in some eggs and make a quiche! Fantastic!

[@cjmoondanzz5045]

Just made this, with a few substitutions, due to what I had on hand. I had raw cashews, which I pan roasted and Gruyère, from Thanksgiving recipe, and added a cup of basil, because I didn’t have enough onion tops. It was fantastic, thanks for the inspiration, again!

[@emilyharrington2219]

I like the multi tasking. Gives a more realistic view of how you run your kitchen that I enjoy

[@normalara1417]

Becky, I don't know how many times I've watched this and other videos of yours, over & over again. I love watching you cook and work in the garden. You've greatly inspired me, that I have started a garden, but I don't have acreage. But I'm doing what I can. Thank you for all you do. God bless you & Josh.🥰👍😊

[@jeannettefranklin2395]

Don’t stop what you’re doing I love watching you I get so inspired by what you are doing answer to your question do everything thank you your videos are amazing Jeannette New Zealand

[@aimeehodgin6359]

Hi! You are so informational! I love the real life multitask tools that you add! I fully let my hair down when my Hubby decided to retire several yrs ago & I am really into canning & preserving! Keep up with the amazing job! I just found your channel & am really happy I did! Cheers!

[@AcreHomestead]

Thank you Aimee!

[@JanieAlcove9]

Love you. Love the chitchat. Love your succinct teaching and finally, yes, I love the little extras that you throw in. It’s a true privilege to watch someone multitask in a kitchen and you are definitely a pro.

[@hecticstarcherry]

Mmmm, I just made my first garden product of the year...onion top and garlic chive pesto...all thanks to this video! I had never heard about that until this video and it is delicious! Love your quote, "my kitchen my rules" that is how I cook too.

[@sarahnolan6263]

Anyone who is friends with you is super lucky! You seem like a positive, get it done kinda girl and that's the type of friend everyone needs! Motivational!

[@saraalvey6175]

I had some volunteer wild onions and I made this pesto with it! It was so great. Thank you for the instructions. You inspired me and I succeeded!

[@nancymcclain6122]

Love watching you work around the kitchen and showing what else is going on.

[@robynvirts1387]

I love how your dog helps with cleaning any dropped bits. I love your videos, thrifty ideas, and self awareness!

[@caseym3073]

I enjoy seeing how you whip together dinner while doing everything else. And seeing how you use what you've just created was a lovely treat.

[@masonrain9977]

I am also a high functioning multi tasker as well... love all your vids binge watched from nyc.. you inspired me to get the canning supplies.. please more multi tasking vids love them all! awesome yt channel!

[@KMF3]

I like watching the variety of things that you do in the kitchen not just one recipe

[@ColleenC-n5v]

You have such a radiance and sense of joy about you…..as delicious as the pesto no doubt tastes….thank you, green goddess woman!

[@bostonterriermom]

Watched this last year when you posted and now went back for a refresh as I’m about to make this pesto… I always make the basil pesto. Similar recipe and freeze it all in plastic tubs . Never thought of making it with onion tops… thanks for the great idea

[@eenamonsod981]

I enjoy seeing how you multi-task because it motivates me to do the same and use mytime more efficiently. This is one of the reasons ehy i love your videos so much. I just keep watching and watching them to psych myself to be more efficient in the kitchen. Keep it up and keep sharing. You’re doing such a great job! Thank you!

[@AcreHomestead]

Thanks :)

[@taylorkettler7106]

i love the multitasking! it gives me ideas for things i dont normally cook and answers my questions on what to do with the smidge you always have left over

[@pattygreen1938]

You can do whatever you want. You have an energy that I like. I'm a multitasker as well. You go girl! ❤❤❤❤❤

[@jdxcakes8332]

I’m learning so much and love your style of cooking. I have three children and my two older girls are exited to try some of your recipes. We have a big garden and want to preserve more. So greatful for you sharing your process. I love the multitasking. I work the same way and the tips I pick up from your efficiency are so valuable! 🙏

[@jamierussell2643]

I love seeing all the stuff going on around you and the little jobs that you add into your routine!

[@keatonspitzer1665]

I love it that you show making the most of youre time in the kitchen.