Harvesting Carrots & Making Carrot Top Pesto!

Hello, friends! Tonight's dinner is Cod Fillets with Roasted Carrots and Carrot-Top Pesto. I hope you enjoy this episode! #homesteading #garden #cookwithme
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Kevin Lee Jacobs
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Valatie, NY 12184

[@carolavant3778]

Hi, Kevin! What a lovely summer supper!! You might want to purchase a garden collander so you can rinse most of the dirt off your veggies before you bring them in your house. It also minimizes the amount of dirt you're putting down your drain, and if you do your rinsing over a garden bed, you're keeping that good soil in your garden.

[@barbiec4312]

Good call. My brother is a plumber and he says you should put ONLY liquids down your drain. That means stop using your garbage disposal too. This is especially true of older houses.

[@TermiteVideo]

Good advice!

[@huguetteleblanc3678]

What a beautiful harvest. You are such a role model for us to follow, you composting, growing your own vegetables, making the most of everything, not wasting anything. Merci beaucoup ❤

[@lizaroberts9167]

I'm always so happy when I get the notification that you have uploaded a new video!!

[@Ura13dur]

Carrot are very red, which means they contain a lot of carotene. The dog is very kind and lives you.

[@Phyllyps-Levine]

Thank you a zillions times for this surprise!

[@daniellecrevier970]

Hello from Canada. I had no Idea that we could use carrot tops to make Pesto. I know it has to be amazing, when you taste and do the Kevin Happy Dance😀Thank you for showing use how and may I say, you have a beautiful dog. All the best to you Kevin.

[@judybutler5129]

Yes, Kevin is talented in so many ways. His recipes are amazing and delicious. Have you watched/heard him play the piano? Absolutely beautiful! Oh! And his dog's name is Avery! She is sweet and gorgeous!

[@nicolesawford5548]

Who would have thought to make pesto out of carrot tops! I am certainly going to make this. Thank you for this lovely recipe. You got a good bounty of carrots. Here in the Ottawa Valley in Ontario, Canada we received a lot of rain and smoke from the forest fires and our vegetable gardens are not as bountiful as previous years. Have yourself a wonderful week Kevin. My sister and I love your videos!

[@arj-peace]

Your joy in your garden is lovely to see. 🥕🥕🥕

[@fridayschild19]

Bravo, Kevin! What a delight is has been to not only watch you plant the carrots 🥕 but, harvest and bake them, too! Your joie de vivre is contagious!!💖

[@colleenbraun5792]

Kevin, your voice is so soothing. Really enjoy your videos and your sharing your recipes with us. Thank you!

[@eileenrosemond98]

O Kevin, this looks so divine. Thanks for sharing.

[@francesthompson1324]

Sweet potatoes, collards, rainbow chard. Thank you for sharing the beauty of the goodness grown and recipes, Mr. Kevin. The hues of carrots are gorgeous. Have a safe, wonderful rest of the week🌞

[@mariongould4173]

Those carrots look Amaaazing!

[@limonchik5644]

Thank you for the video Kevin, I’ve harvested my carrots today and also made the pesto and carrots in the oven! 👍🏻

[@toddmerritt960]

Kevin your videos are some of the best on KZbin I follow probably 50+ homemaker/ cooking channels and yours is superb and so informative! All your recipes look delicious and your home is beautiful! And your kitty and dog are so sweet! Happy mid summer, lots of blessings from North Georgia Todd ✌😀🌷🌷🌷

[@artfulcookingwithdawn9000]

Great idea- I have carrot tops in my fridge right now and will try your pesto!

[@JeffJefferson]

Great job with that Carrot Top Pesto… I love that you put it on the side as many would have smothered the dish in pesto sauce…sometimes pesto gets quite overwhelming !!!

[@user-mw9xm9ui7q]

Kevin, thank you for your touching presentations of the the simplicities of life that are gained from respecting the harvests of our wonderful Earth and gifts of Mother nature. I so enjoy the Serenity of the Tranquil gardens and Peaceful Tours of your Estate.

[@lisaray9404]

Thank you for the wonderful video. I always enjoy watching you work your garden magic. The carrots look delicious. I'd love to make some carrot cakes from them and put some away, like the pesto, for cool/cold weather enjoyment. And also some maple glazed carrots and maybe cut some up to put away for more soups and stews. Thank you again! Take care and be safe. Hug that sweet pup for me. 😊💖🙏

[@carysjones3376]

What a fabulous idea! I mentioned to a neighbour that my dog was eating my carrot tops, and she sent me this link. Definitely going to try it - if I manage to save some from the pup 😅

[@SlimshadyVictoria]

Carrot top pesto....I have NEVER seen another chef make this! Can,t wait to try this recipe! And....lunch in the serpentine garden, my favorite spot of all.❤ I LOVE carrots roasted, sauteed, baked, stir fried....Will have these tonight as well. Well done Kevin, thank you,I LOVE your channel!

[@TeaTimeDevotionsWithMimi]

What a beautiful harvest💛☀️ I have never heard of carrot top pesto , I love learning new things💛🤗

[@adriaschumann9641]

I'd like to see you plant pumpkins which will be harvested in October in time for Halloween. Thank you.

[@vivianporter1303]

Kevin I have never eaten Pesto ,now I am going to try it and your carrots are lovely .

[@happyday8280]

I was as excited as you during harvest of your carrots! Mmmm delicious meal … I use my air fryer for my veg … quicker, cheaper and soooo tasty 😋.. hello Avery ! 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧😍🌹

[@CSULeslie]

Your carrots are so beautiful! Thank you for sharing your talents with all of us. Hoping your day is filled with peace.

[@sayso2441]

You did an amazing job of growing your carrots! I have such a hard time growing them and will watch your video on when you planted them. The pesto sounds so good I must try it! Always enjoy your videos especially anything gardening!♥️

[@PAWS615]

Hi Kevin! Always love watching your videos. I also live in NY and there are several different crops that you can plant after harvesting carrots. If you follow the rule of "crop rotation", you will benefit by planting legumes, onions, beets and chard. Also, cucumbers, tomatoes, squash, peppers and melons will also work well. I might just plant some more carrots now after watching your carrot pesto recipe! Good luck with your planting! 😊

[@lankenaugirl]

Kevin, your videos are like a lovely meditation. Thank you so much for the recipes and sharing your beautiful spirit with us.

[@KS-ts3le]

That is a healthy lovely dinner. I wish I had those carrots.

[@katescott8130]

Dear Kevin, you make everything look so delicious and eating outside in your garden looks so cozy! Thank you for the carrot top pesto recipe!🌿

[@marymarks7046]

Thank you for making everything you do look luxurious. You are always a joy to watch. BTW, your Sausage egg casserole recipe was amazing and oh so satisfying. The next time I'm going to make it with breakfast sausage or even add ricotta cheese to the egg mixture! TFS.

[@kevinleejacobs1364]

Glad you enjoyed the casserole!

[@dragonrising11]

You have really opened my eyes to the many variations of pesto!!

[@dlgoodwin1542]

Beautiful harvest and another great video! Thanks, Kevin!! I so look forward to your posts!

[@JeanWilliams-dy3du]

You are truly amazing, and it's a joy to enjoy time with you.

[@sharonhines9698]

That meal looked devine, light and healthy! Love your style of cooking, and your comforting charm!

[@andrewcervantes7219]

Que bonitas las zanahorias! 🥕🥕🥕Y super sabroso el platillo con el pesto!. ❤

[@leslieweber5177]

The carrots are beautiful! Try a drizzle of balsamic vinegar over roasted carrots…delicious. 🥕❤️🥕

[@Timenow1]

Yaaaas, that is the only way I eat my Roasted Carrots & Roasted Brussel Sprouts (MY ABSOLUTE FAVE, Now I'm drooling 😂)

[@barbiec4312]

“Beauties”, my husband said when he saw those carrots. I agree! 🥕🥕🥕

[@akeminakashima8328]

Your pesto seems to be yummy ! And the carrots were happy when you laid them in the baking dish !

[@tkopal8465]

My carrots look similar. The recipe is perfect, I encourage everyone to make it. The fish is absolutely delicious made the way Kevin recommends.

[@donnaclinton5578]

The carrots are beautiful! I’ll have to take a trip to the organic market and look for carrots with the tops. I’d like to try this pesto recipe. Enjoy the lovely weather today.

[@sofie322]

Lovely carrots and meal.

[@lilahasson5110]

I’ve never thought of making pesto from carrot tops. I must admit that it looks delicious. Have a good weekend and I’m looking forward to your next visit. ❤

[@karenmar1529]

It must be so satisfying to harvest your own vegetables. The carrots looked wonderful. A great summertime meal.

[@bettinabarry8423]

Always a delight and I always learn something new❤ Thank you, Kevin, for your enthusiasm and creativity 👏

[@susanprice7202]

Those are absolutely beautiful carrots! I'd never heard of carrot pesto but what a lovely idea. Glad you froze a batch for later! Thank you for sharing your recipes and ideas. Much appreciated!😀😀💯❤🥕🥕🥕

[@Bartha_Stewit]

The carrot top pesto looked delish - will have to give it a try! So enjoyable watching you make everything.

[@Shmule]

Kevin suggestion sir. Your valued advice on ideas, interior design , equipment referrals are so much appreciated. My suggestion is have you ever thought of adding to your videos book that you have/had read, books that inspire your creativity? Kevin you have gained a reputation of sensible ideas in all areas pertaining to creating a home that not only looks beautiful but speaks creating peaceful living in a world that needs ideas

[@worldofthesupernatural]

How I have missed gardening since my mom passed away. I always cared for her garden. You keep my memories alive with these beautiful forays!

[@michaelgray1123]

Looks delicious................ You are a man of many talents!!!!!

[@cindymuench5425]

Great job on your 🥕carrots. You’re a man of many talents. Hi Avery, you are such a sweetheart!😊

[@lunamae4718]

You got all that with seeds planted 3 months ago ? WOW !

[@skatingmom4]

That Pesto looks amazing and I love your blue dinner plates. I have those dishes, I bought them in Williamsburg, VA 35 years ago. They are my favorite dishes.

[@mavep2855]

Harvesting carrots is a lot of fun and you had a bumper crop. I will definitely try the pesto recipe. I use radish tops to make pesto and also a delicious soup. Waste not, want not. We had two tornados touch down in our city last week so I understand your concerns with weather conditions. Thanks Kevin.🙏❤️

[@maryhaile9017]

I love your easy going style, would love to have you as a neighbor!

[@maryjanepollock3567]

Wonderful to pick your own organic carrots fresh from the garden, then serve for dinner. The pesto could be mixed with noodles or maybe on a veggie sandwich. I bet that it's very healthy too. Another great meal to serve alfresco in the garden. I wonder if you might plant some pumpkins in the empty spot in the garden. You could plant different colors, orange, white, green, just for fun. What about those blue Hubbard squash? You will be set for Halloween and Thanksgiving. Thank you for sharing with us. Take care.♥️🐕🥕

[@charlenewilliford6957]

Perfect meal! I did watch you plant the carrots and can’t believe they are ready for harvest . Beautiful carrots❤

[@betsymcgovern3267]

What a fabulous idea, to roast the carrots whole! And such a beautiful presentation. We always have a delicious dinner every time you post!

[@helenrohl1113]

Hi Kevin great to see you again.

[@sofie322]

I like your dog.

[@ricardapoznanski5604]

Great idea-to make pesto out of the carrot-tops.....sounds very delicious ans healthy .... You inspired me for gardening...and I too had a harvesting day today.....tomatoes...and parsley....so I had a cosy,Light dinner wirh a tomatoe-sandwich with your signature parsley-salat...... Have a lovely evening

[@RockyValentino2013]

Another yummy meal 🤩thank you Kevin 🤗

[@santarivera1939]

Love❤, love, love. Was sorry to hear about the rain damage..as you, we have the rains here at Staten Island..every time I make " by the beach" plans, all falls thru by awful thunders..we also had a weird winter. I'm done with the " poor air quality " alerts. Let's keep enjoying 😊

[@gloriarangott8803]

How about planting beets. The leaves are great for a spinach sort of sautée, and the beets...so many thing you make from them.

[@lori3488]

Your carrots are beautiful! It’s so satisfying to eat what we grow. Thank you for another wonderful video😊

[@artfulcookingwithdawn9000]

Kevin, I had to circle back to let you know I did make the carrot top pesto- what a fantastic use of something that many people would waste- I used walnuts instead of almonds because I had extra of those. Delicious!

[@kevinleejacobs1364]

I'm so glad!

[@Mozartandme]

You make everything in the world more exciting than it looks! We’re so lucky to have you to teach us. Thank you.

[@Mozartandme]

Oh by the way, one of the first times I came here and I left a comment. Somehow I went away with somebody else’s name. This is not my name this braces person my name is Mozart and me or in real life MARGARET ANN Murphy so I’m gonna go try to figure out why somebody would want my name and why the heck they can just give me no braces what the heck that has nothing to do with my life. However, more importantly, you are teaching us so much the class you have is just so wonderful as in you have class, not as in you have a class you have class Mr. Kevin.

[@sunset6010]

BEAUTIFUL carrots! 🥕 🥕 🥕 The carrot pesto & fish 🐟 looked delectable !! ❤

[@darlenemitrevics]

I've never grown that variety, but I will this winter. I live in Arizona, and the saying goes that by August the only thing that grows is the dirt!

[@janetbirkmann669]

This was so fun! Hi Avery!

[@nicolecouture4514]

Wow! I didn't know you could do carrot top pesto. Thanks for sharing, Kevin.❤

[@TCat13]

What a beautiful harvest!! 🥕👍🌞 I love making use of things like carrot tops and radish greens, etc., so am looking forward to trying this one. Thank you once again for the inspo!

[@Lizzy514]

So wonderful.

[@suzanneharris8339]

What a beautiful, colorful video! The dark soil, the bright green & orange from the 🥕 carrots, the softer green of the pesto, & the paprika on the white cod..... & I know it tasted as good as it looks. Bravo, Kevin! 👆

[@judybutler5129]

Kevin, why not grow some beets? They are lovely shredded on a burger, or a salad or pickled. They are also EXTREMELY healthy; chock full of many vitamins and minerals. Apparently the Australians use beets on everthing! I'm about to plant my Baby Beet seeds on my little balcony. They are small but very delicious. I will pickle mine in apple cider vinegar. Yum! And I will keep a few to eat (raw or cooked) with my dinner. Beet greens can be chopped and added to salads (also full of vitamins). They are a 'cool' weather vegetable to grow but my balcony faces North so it gets no direct sun except early morning. So the time is right to plant them now and, with a little luck, I'll get a 2nd 'crop' which will grow during the fall. Seeing you pull those amazing carrots takes me back when my kids were little. They used to 'steal' the carrots, wipe the soil off on their clothes and eat them just like that, thinking that I wasn't watching! Ha, ha! And I'd think to myself: "Yes! Yes! 'steal' and eat ALL the carrots you want. I never let on that I knew! 😅 Anyway, dear Kevin, I sure enjoyed the video today. What you made was wonderful! We sure do love you!❤ Judy Southern Ontario 🇨🇦

[@heatherkennedy9973]

johnney's seeds also has the purple cauliflower and the green plus some pretty creamy colored ones--in ref to your last video

[@peggyboehnlein8755]

That just looks heavenly!

[@dr.jeanne]

Hi Kevin: Thank you for another day in your gorgeous garden! I think chipmunks or rabbits ate my carrots this year. Oh well, they have to eat, too. Love the idea of carrot top pesto! For the remaining summer garden, how about different cabbages, flax, or wheat?

[@dn5582]

Looks so good. Carrot top pesto who knew? Learned something new. Great video.

[@sherilynpeters6459]

Your carrots look lovely. I plant green beans in mid July. Always a great addition to soups and stews in the Fall. I have never had carrot top pesto. I t have always grown all of my vegetables organically. So much healthier.😊

[@tinacomstock2107]

Looks delicious! Love all of your recipes...and learned you can make carrot top pesto today! Avery looks very happy being in the garden with you too! Such a sweet pup!❤😊

[@mjecheverria4197]

Beautiful recolte Kevin❤😊

[@mejustme474]

I believe it is because they are a tad crowded, If I’m Not mistaken the ratio is 16 per sq foot but carrots need more space because they fight over the nutrients to grow so it best to sew them 9 per sq foot. Then you get fat fatties ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@toocute8858]

I am enjoying your videos and find them both informative and relaxing. Carrot top chimichurri is another option. Also, if you take a five-gallon bucket of water with you when you pick veggies and dip veggies as you go, the cleaning process is easier. Using this method and dipping soft squash like zucchini will minimize the grit that can become imbedded in the skins.

[@bettyhigginson6770]

I'm surprised you're harvesting them so early. We never pulled our carrots until late fall. Just noticed you said they were planted in April. We generally try to have our vegetable seeds planted by May long weekend in Manitoba. Different growing season.

[@mrob75]

carrot top pesto…who would have “thunk it” :--). I look so forward to trying this recipe! For added fun, I’d serve the pesto at the top of the carrot where the leaves would have been.!

[@stephenburns3678]

Pesto is a favorite. Will make it soon. Can get organics at the local farmers market. Thanks for all you do.

[@teresaramos1719]

Such a colorful dish..just 😍 lovely.

[@jackiegermann9317]

Love you Kevin❤ Thank you for this.

[@mariongould4173]

Soak the seeds in water, faster germination. I also soak flower seeds. I put lentils in water to clean with the intent to cook but l left them too long so I drained them, put them in the frig. within days they were sprouting.

[@kathleencowley7772]

Greetings, I noticed that you use your white "kook" dishes as utensil rests. What a good idea! I have used them for gratins, fish dishes, or corn and/or baked potato side dishes.

[@kristinaginorio1344]

OK, Ya gotta invite me to the cocktail party in January.

[@ritacarlson9522]

What beautiful carrots 🥕 ...I lost most of my carrots to the groundhog that I recently discovered has made it's home under my back porch...life...isn't it amazing Kevin 😅 Thank you for the great video...enjoyed the recipe for pesto 😊

[@CDM-ss2ck]

they look so fresh

[@sheehan83]

Recipes look amazing! I notice how attached your dog is to you - so cute!

[@gueguinnicole7422]

Le beau toutou il est au paradis hum sa a l'air délicieux tout ce que vous faites est sublime ❤❤

[@coloradotrish7297]

Another fabulous post! It is exciting to see you harvest the carrots we watched you plant! Maybe you can forgo some of your weight lifting since you did the harvesting and carrying! I'm not an expert at all but maybe some lettuce will grown quickly in the empty bed? You really do have such a neat personality "change of plan" to using the baking dish and keeping it in instead of editing it out like some uninteresting, perfectionist-ridden youtube chefs do! The cod looks divine. ps I purchased that garlic paste once when I first started watching your posts then decided to try to make my own and it is really, really easy, ,cheap and I have control and can use a healthier oil. Groceries carry packages of peeled garlic, I rinse it well, pat dry then add it to a small nutri-bullet-like blender or a food processor with some olive oil and in seconds I have a large batch. I put in a sealed glass jar and it lasts for weeks. You must use the olive oil since it is the preservative. Yummy! Best, from thankfully still rainy Colorado!

[@melissalambert7615]

Lovely roasted carrots and pesto. You need a garden bucket to rinse produce before bringing in. Save the soil water for the garden. You might start a fall crop of some greens. Chard or kale. I've heard kale gets sweeter after a good frost. What are you going to do with all those other carrots?

[@alysoncarbary2020]

Kevin, love your videos! Im in the Pacific Northwest and just planted golden beets as a follow-on crop.