Carrot Tops are Coming Off - How to make use of Carrot Tops

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Carrot Tops are off and it is hot in the kitchen! See how easy it is to make Pesto with carrot tops and check out how the garden is progressing!.
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Big Pond Farm Carrot Top Pesto
4 cups Carrot tops tightly packed (6 cups loosely packed)
2 cloves Garlic
1/3 cup Olive Oil
2 Tablespoons Lemon Juice
1/4 teaspoon Salt
1 cup Asiago or Parmesan Cheese
2 to 3 oz Nuts (Pine nuts, Pecans, Walnuts) Choose what you like.
Add Garlic to your food processor or blender and chop. Then add your Carrot tops, Lemon Juice, and Salt and blend. While blending, slowly pour in Olive Oil and continue blending until combined. Open lid and scrape down sides, add Cheese and nuts. Blend until smooth. Once the Pesto is to the texture of your liking taste your pesto and see if it needs any additional salt and salt to taste.
Now enjoy it on whatever you like: Pasta, Sandwiches, Pizza, Veggies, or eat it by the spoonful!
Make sure to sign up for our Membership area where you can get more recipes in the future. A Carrot Top Chimichurri sounds great!
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[@Becca-Becca-Becca]

Can't wait to see you in 5 yrs you're awesome‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️

[@MikeTheFitFarmer]

Thank you Becca Becca!

[@christiebetts4970]

Ha!Perfect!I had just made a comment to"Whimsical Wonder Farms about setting priorities as I get older.Even young folk have to do that! I was just talking the other day to a 21yr old grandson about working hard,but working smart so you don't hurt your body and pay for it when you're old,like me.

[@inderwink]

My Dad says the same thing: Says his mom used to tell him, "Son, you need to slow down. You're gonna pay for working so hard when you're older." He tells me regularly, "I shoulda listened to Mom." :)

[@MikeTheFitFarmer]

Christie you are so right that everyone needs to set priorities! Sometimes you just have to take care of the nonnegotiables and get to the rest when you can.

[@MikeTheFitFarmer]

inderwink it is great to have a good work ethic but I know from experience that you can't do everything. One quote that we always come back to is "You can do anything you want to do in life but you can't do everything you want to do."

[@simhifree2416]

Mike, You're doing great! I'm impressed how fast and much you've progressed. You and your family are an inspiration. Thank you for your informative videos.

[@linneabeckman6543]

What a beautiful garden, complete with the background melody of farm creatures busy with another day . A trip back to yesteryear when life seemed so predictable. After all, animals and gardens are not concerned with what day of the week it was. Their needs came first. So nice to see someone young like you and your family that take on the challenge of growing produce when mother nature does not always cooperate. Great video, thank you.

[@beckybrock8525]

yes more recipes please. I didn't realize you could eat carrot tops....will be from now on.

[@MikeTheFitFarmer]

Try the Pesto it is really good! The kids couldn't get enough. Thanks for watching Becky!

[@maxieharden9913]

I love getting caught in the rain!

[@MikeTheFitFarmer]

Maxie the kids love it too!

[@sonyagregory5711]

Well let us add one more new title to Lacie... Lacie Stewart! I love this recipe. I never knew you could do so many things with carrot tops. I have never been so excited about carrot tops in my life. And mixing it with chicken and or pasta like that looks delicious. Thanks for so much information and new ideas in this video! Journey On!

[@MikeTheFitFarmer]

Sonya I'm no Martha Stewart but I do like to cook, and especially really yummy stuff. If you try making the pesto please tell us how it turned out! ~ Lacie

[@sonyagregory5711]

I surely will. I could just imagine what it would taste like with pasta and chicken. I'm thinking with the carrot tops it will be bursting with all kinds of layers of flavor. I will let you know!!!

[@mpedals]

i just never even thought of the tops,,,,how wonderful,,,,,,tummy yummy,,,,,tks tons for this

[@MikeTheFitFarmer]

They are really wonderful!!

[@cariepickerell3214]

Beautiful family and great information.

[@MikeTheFitFarmer]

Thank you Carie! We are so glad that you found our video helpful. We appreciate you watching!

[@princessperibanu380]

It takes seven years to build a garden! And the first year should just be spent observing your land. But who of us can wait to plant? Lol!!! Keep up the great work! :)

[@MikeTheFitFarmer]

Agreed... I have heard Joel Salatin talk about that and the Bible mentions that too. Our first year on the farm consisted of adjusting to life in the yurt and living on a new property. I will keep the 7 year plan in mind for when I get down. Thanks for commenting and for watching.

[@princessperibanu380]

Here's a big smile for your little helpers that keep you happy! :)

[@wval4379]

I had no idea about the pesto. Looks yummy!

[@sueeasley5366]

You are doing just fine. No one is perfect.

[@MikeTheFitFarmer]

Thank you for the words of encouragement Sue!

[@sueeasley5366]

You are welcome.

[@BeWellEnergyWork]

What an adorable family! I'm super excited to try some carrot top pesto!

[@MikeTheFitFarmer]

Thank you! We hope you enjoy the pesto!

[@ramonamacabugao1613]

I’m new in your channel, but I already know I will learn a lot from you. I like what you said to aim for progress in gardening or even in life in general. Thank you !

[@MikeTheFitFarmer]

Welcome to the Big Pond Farm Family!!! We are so glad that you found us and you find our content valuable. All we can do is work towards progress because we all know that nobody is perfect. Thanks so much for watching Ramona!

[@Dedo70]

Yes! More vids like this. Thank you!

[@MikeTheFitFarmer]

We have some more planned Dara! We are so glad that you liked it.

[@theenlightenedfarmermr.dar6698]

Your doing awesome man i can't wait to get just to the level your at. And i wouldn't try to compare yourself to much, your on a whole different awesome category than Curtis or any of the other's i keep up with. I look forward to continue to learn more unique things about the diversity of farmer's their crops an growing/harvesting methods👍

[@Koukoulaki45]

So lucky to have a veggies garden.👍🏻🙏🏻

[@cozykitten]

Great video, very informative and honest. I know with your positive attitude and work ethic you'll reach your dream goals. I love the carrot top information, can't wait to try the pesto 😊

[@MikeTheFitFarmer]

coxykitten Thank you so much for your kind words! It is VERY encouraging to receive comments like yours! We hope you enjoy the pesto as much as we do!

[@becky2708]

You are doing fine. Stop comparing others to you. God made only one of you so take a deep breath then go on. Tonight ask God what He would have you to do. The answer will come. God bless

[@MikeTheFitFarmer]

Thank you becky2708! It always seems in life that we aren't quite where we would like to be in our plans. When we stop and look at how far we have come on our farm it is pleasing to see our progress but we do have our goals and I know that one day we will get there. Thank you for your words and we appreciate you watching!

[@theenlightenedfarmermr.dar6698]

@@MikeTheFitFarmer Yeah i understand the goals completely that's what gets most of us where we are at and the ambition is very important. But just remember your doing something much better with your life than most of the human race. If more people would follow your path in the slightest direction we would be seeing a much more beautiful earth than what we are today.

[@loriwilding4109]

You inspire many yourself! We are all human, and can only do so much. You are making great progress!

[@MikeTheFitFarmer]

Thank you Lori! We appreciate your encouraging words!

[@christysdeals4u]

You are truly blessed!

[@MikeTheFitFarmer]

We certainly are Christel! Thank you so much for watching and commenting! ~ Lacie

[@Aubergine1941]

What a great family!!!!

[@joanhummingbird3190]

This just blew my mind!

[@brotherwadeh7206]

don't be discouraged about being behind, you're doing fine. you guys will get there. look at the other farms as an inspiration for you. I love to visit other farms from time to time to learn and to share.

[@MikeTheFitFarmer]

We also like to visit other farms. When we visited Rose Creek Farms last Fall it was a huge inspiration for us to see in person exactly what their operation looked like. This year has already been so much better than last year. Thanks for the encouragement!

[@RiverPlaid]

Your channel is great. Wonderful pesto idea. I never even thought about eating carrot tops.🥕

[@edenstarr5740]

Awesome find for me! I'm making it tonight! Thanks! :D

[@MikeTheFitFarmer]

Great Eden!

[@LillianGreenHiLilly]

I really like your video. Your clear and concise, essentialy informative with a nice colourful cheery presentation. Love the way you dont ramble but get strait to the point. And the reward for viewing with a great recipe at the end.. Subscribed with a big yes. :-)

[@MikeTheFitFarmer]

Thank you Anne! We appreciate your wonderful words and appreciate you watching!

[@BlessedFarm]

Thanks for sharing and what a great recipe God Bless Y'all

[@MikeTheFitFarmer]

You are very welcome! We are so glad that you liked it and we appreciate you watching and commenting.

[@alicewhittington5506]

I often wondered if the tops were eat able thank for the answers

[@linettboyd4380]

Love your farm....there will always be people who are lesser or greater than we are..give thanks to The Most High...will definitely try that recipe....hope you'll continually be blessed with rain

[@MikeTheFitFarmer]

Thank you Linett! We hope you will try the recipe and we hope you enjoy it. Here recently we have had plenty of rain. Thank you so much for watching and commenting!

[@catfishman3118]

carrot tops for me to, have to try that.

[@MikeTheFitFarmer]

Catfish Man let us know if you try it!

[@janicemason2113]

would love to try the carrot top pesto!

[@MikeTheFitFarmer]

It really is good! I hope you try it!

[@1994abbygirl]

Wish you could send some of that rain here!

[@MikeTheFitFarmer]

We totally understand! Last year we had such a bad drought and a really hot summer. I hope it gets better for you soon!

[@jerricroft937]

I think a fella named Charles Dowding would really give you some other great information. He grows beautiful stuff in England, on a no till compost only garden. He is fun to watch. Good luck

[@MikeTheFitFarmer]

Thanks Jerri! We are continually learning and will have to check him out. Thanks for watching!

[@allanbonnieguffey5634]

you are doing well. you have to remember that those farms have multiple workers.

[@MikeTheFitFarmer]

Bonnie thank you for your words of encouragement!

[@thebibleproof]

Awesome lifestyle. Subscribed!!! What is the music?

[@theresathreadgill1386]

had missed seeing you, no notifications, good to see you again. Hope all is well? Childers ok? Or just busy? Take care

[@MikeTheFitFarmer]

Yeah we know people haven't been getting notifications and it really hurts our channel. We are so thankful that you are back! The kids are great, getting bigger all the time. We haven't been putting out as many video lately because life has just gotten in the way. We plan to address that soon in a new video. How are you Theresa?

[@terryrusselleverydayguy1613]

Have you ever tried radish greens? I love them

[@MikeTheFitFarmer]

We need to try them. Thanks for the suggestion!

[@TheShorinkenpo]

By the way I love garlic

[@371508129]

Is the membership area available to people who watch on iPhone?

[@MikeTheFitFarmer]

David I don't see why you couldn't watch on the iPhone. Click the link above and register with your email address.

[@TheShorinkenpo]

Don't compare your farm, take care of it. One day at a time bud!

[@tara_a_santiago]

Wow great recipe, minus the garlic 😂 #idontlikegarlic ... I'm definitely going to try and make that

[@MikeTheFitFarmer]

What no garlic???? LOL We love garlic. I hope you found the recipe helpful! ~ Lacie

[@tara_a_santiago]

Big Pond Farm Lacie.... Garlic and Onions are hard no's for me , the smell alone has me gagging 😂, I will definitely try the recipe otherwise though 😍

[@justplaindon7704]

I love garlic, but not fond of onions. I can tolerate them if they are chopped up finely and cooked to death! ;-) I'm anosmic (can't smell) so texture dictates a lot of my food preferences. And yes, I can taste my food. I just don't get the olfactory sensations "smellers" get. BTW, great video! LOL, more, more, more!

[@MikeTheFitFarmer]

Thank you Don! We are trying to add more content.

[@justplaindon7704]

You guys are cranking out incredibly good videos. You just have us (well, me anyway) hungry for more. :-) BTW on the subject of greens, I discovered this year that I really like rutabaga greens and sugar beet greens.

[@HomeInTheSticks]

All I can say is WOW, nice garden y'all have going!!!!! We found your channel thru Whimsical Wonderfarm, check our channel out if you get a chance, you have a new subscriber here!!!!!! Thanks for sharing!!!

[@MikeTheFitFarmer]

Thank you for stopping by Home In The Sticks!! We appreciate you watching and we will check our your channel.