Making A Year's Supply of Pesto + Deep Cleaning My Dining Room

Hello, everyone -- I hope you enjoy this episode as much as I enjoy your companionship! xKevin
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Kevin Lee Jacobs
Box 742
Valatie, NY 12184

[@susanprice7202]

Hey Kevin! Your "extended friends" are gathering here to enjoy your latest content. Your garden is so bountiful with lots of options for dining and arrangements. I'll have to pay more attention to your garden plantings next spring! So glad you're here to share with us again. Thank you for adding to your followers' day. 😎 💯👍

[@carolking6355]

I do like that painting over the mantle. The pastas look delicious. My husband recently died after 8 years of illness. I miss sharing this with him after 60 years of marriage

[@franceshowe6332]

Spread a little pesto inside your grilled cheese sandwich. It takes it to a whole new level and is beyond delicious!

[@beverlybenson9981]

Kevin, I'm 77 years old and still learning about cooking, thanks to you. I used to can and had my own garden. I don't do much of that anymore. But I am going to try your pesto recipes.

[@denisefitzgerald8783]

Such a relaxing visit to the garden. Avery is so sweet and adds an extra calming vibe to the scene.

[@fridayschild19]

Kevin, I just love how your garden is such a haven for our pollinators! You do everything with such panache, and grace. Love when your videos come up!❤

[@sabinekoch3448]

Making a pesto with chives is brilliant….I never know what to do with the masses of chives I have- we’re just coming out of winter and it’s about a week before spring weather comes- and the chives are already doing their thing! Thanks so much for the recipe! 🌱🌱🌱

[@terriapearce915]

My mouth was watering while you made the pesto, there is such satisfaction from harvesting from our own gardens and I love your home. Thank you for your videos.

[@Phyllyps-Levine]

Sitting here drinking a St. Michelle Chardonnay table wine, looking out the window at my lake and thinking…Pesto is such a favorite gift to get and receive. The pasta dish is 100% health food. And that floral arrangement! Divine!

[@juliepowell5941]

It was a PLEASURE to hang out with you. Thank you for your company!

[@smz5302]

Looks delish! You know what's really good? Making a layered dip with cream cheese, then pesto, then some roasted red peppers. I first blend the cream cheese in my food processor with some garlic cloves. You sure have the pesto and will have the roasted red peppers!

[@carolynmiller9312]

I so enjoy coming to your house and cooking, cleaning, or baking with you. I also enjoy helping you clean your beautiful home.

[@manju331]

You inspired me to make Pesto. I used walnuts since that was what I had in my freezer. I love joining you in your kitchen and garden 💜

[@Sally-nse2]

My god Kevin, that’s a powerful lot of pesto❤ Side note, I always love to see Avery wandering in your footsteps in the garden.

[@Tuntee]

I love this channel so much, it's a perfect antidote to the stresses and strains of the week. I know how much work it takes to make these videos and I thank you Kevin!

[@renestewart604]

Thanking for spending time with us. I have never made pesto and you make it look so easy and delicious. Your cleaning inspires me.

[@r.c.4016]

I am amazed how knowledgeable you are planting; cooking ; preserving. Since I recently discovered your channel I am binge watching. 😊

[@carolavant3778]

That fresh pesto looks wonderful, and it will be a real treat come winter! Thank you for bringing us along for your dining room refresh - Your home is so beautiful, and you give it such great care!

[@karenmar1529]

All the pesto's looked so vibrant and delicious. Lovely video right down to the dinner, so enjoyable.

[@serenamull]

So enjoy being in the kitchen with you! You make me smile. Hope you have a great day!

[@georgiafuentes4814]

Kevin, I've missed you. I lost your web site when my computer crashed. I got to watch when you were repairing you beautiful old home. Thank you for the Pesto Video. Stay well..Prayers for you..🙏

[@Maria-from-Denmark]

You make such beautiful flower arrangements 🤗

[@LisaRanae79]

You never fail to make gorgeous content for all of us!!! The floral arrangement you created is so elegant. Thank you for all your hard work!

[@dr.allisongunneph.d.6494]

Kevin! Fantastic! I was wondering what I could do with all the parsley & chives in my kitchen garden?? Humm… now I know. Blessings, Allison 🌼

[@ellebradford4001]

You are the loveliest gentleman. Your videos are so calming and relaxing. Really wonderful.

[@clarezimberlin8729]

Hi Kevin. Thanks for a fabulous afternoon at your home & garden. It was inspiring. My similar kitchen achievement this week was making Watercress & Potato soup. Have a great week.

[@rochellepizza5802]

Kevin watching your KZbin Videos is truly a Breath of Fresh Air Thank You

[@innershifttv]

I love your idea of adding the mint to the parsley pesto.

[@adriaschumann9641]

I think you do a BEAUTIFUL job with your flower arrangements.

[@jmhwink3202]

Love any green pesto on lobster ravioli and other sea foods. All of yours sound perfect for a full sea food dinner start to finish. Perfect on baked salmon. Now I'm hungry. Going sea food shopping 😊❤

[@JBCricket617]

I’ve just recently discovered your channel…I love it!❤

[@r.c.4016]

IAbsolutely love Avery; Binky and Goldy. They and their lovely parents are so fortunate to be sharing their lives. ❤

[@nomado3650]

So cool to capture small but so cute creatures like bees and a caterpillar, and a grasshopper! I don’t remember the last time I saw those living in the city! And ❤️ to Avery and Kevin.

[@PleasantPrickles]

You are the jolliest cleaner I’ve ever seen. Gosh, those pestos look yummy.🌱🌱🌱

[@D31taD4wn]

Hello Kevin, Beautiful two days from you . God Bless. Everything is always so beautiful.

[@lizethgomeze1]

It’s always very lovely to see Avery. Thank you for your recipe! Love your content!!!! Can’t wait for more! 🙂

[@Change4Good333]

Excellent recipes and ideas, dear Kevin. THANK YOU!!💜 It's always OUR pleasure spending time with you!

[@louisecroft1914]

Kevin you are a dream come true,showing all you’re doing a lot of people are noticing you more and more , excellent entertaining ❤

[@happyday8280]

Hi Kevin .. another lovely visit with you in your herb garden .. making wonderful Pesto .. oh yes I’m going to get some oil for the wooden furniture I have ! Thankx for the tip and Thankx for my linguine pasta and parsley pesto ! I’m looking forward to the basil and chive ones too ! Hello Avery ❤🙏🇬🇧🇬🇧💕

[@maryargueta5607]

❤❤ My friend you are AMAZING. Thanks you very much for the pestos. I can't wait to make it for my family❤ Every one comes running when I mention DINNER WITH KEVIN. They all know you by now and we all thank you and love you every time you join us for dinner❤❤❤❤❤❤ The flowers are very beautiful ❤❤❤❤❤

[@barbaraobrien3522]

Dear Kevin your use of Hosta leaves is amazing, perfect touch for arrangements, LOVE love it. Barbie

[@swansfan6944]

Sorry I’m late to the party Kevin. I don’t like deep cleaning but I don’t mind watching you do it.😁 ❤️Jodie 🇦🇺

[@lindamcconnell1653]

Merci Kevin for another beautiful inspiring video. Here in Quebec, I have not had a good crop of basil but for some reason , others in my community have so much they don't know what do do with. I will share your vidéo. Looking forward to next video. Merci encore pour votre joie de vivre.

[@innershifttv]

I am an advocate of pinching my basil to make them more bushy. This might make the topic of a blog next year.

[@mavep2855]

WOW! You were a busy 🐝 this week. I also use radish tops for pesto and a delicious soup. I plan to try carrot tops also. Dinner looked yummy and so easy to make. A very inspirational vlog, I plan to do some house cleaning today. Thanks Kevin.🙏❤️🐝

[@adventurenana]

What a wonderful way to spend my Friday morning. ❤

[@ande100]

A dimple detail struck me most: the flower arrangement was strikingly simular of one in a an 1911 family portrait. Bam! Besides of course: Pesto! Thank You!❤

[@kristannestone1748]

After a long cold stretch, we're longing for fresh, bright food like this. Thanks for the visual treat!😊

[@adventurenana]

I think I would try freezing it in freezer bags. 😊

[@janjones4224]

Three Pesto varieties... I had no idea. Thank you for educating us about such a basic and yummy food idea. I can't wait to try at least one of these.

[@jointheconversation8385]

Hi Kevin it's so refreshing watching your videos. It's an oasis of peace in this mad world. Thank you.

[@Rosee3333]

Hi Kevin! That pesto looks heavenly! I must try the chives pesto. I bet it's amazing!! Hope you had a great week and have a wonderful weekend. 😊

[@rickimam]

Lovely, all the closeups of the little creatures in your garden. ❤

[@kaywallace6139]

Pesto and dinner look delicious.😊

[@kathykorb9982]

Love your videos, Kevin!! Pesto looks fab! Stay well.

[@elizabethneville3086]

Avery loves to keep you company 😊🩷 She always looks so happy!!

[@wjkwjk3484]

Your garden is beautiful. Lots of vegetables for salad.

[@rickm5271]

Wow Kevin, I just MUST try the chive pesto and the Parsley Pesto with mint! It just looks amazing. And I have to share that it warms my heart to see Avery in your videos. She is such a joy and I love her so much! Thank you for sharing her too! ❤❤

[@milliehouston1089]

I’ve never made anything but basil pesto, but you have my curiosity on the other flavors

[@judesutherland2294]

So Mr Fox reminds me of a few characters on well known sitcoms, oh the suspense! 😅

[@randywatts6969]

You have such a lovely home, Kevin. I was particularly interested in your herb garden, I started one two years ago and am continually adding new plants, dill, spearmint etc. As a middle aged gay man, I find you WAY more appealing than Martha, and always look forward to your videos.

[@sexidork2001]

The florals are absolutely delightful❤

[@nicolecouture4514]

I never had chives pesto, but I definitely will try it this weekend. Thanks for sharing! Love your videos. You are such a classy individual dear Kevin.❤

[@jamiedavis4605]

I love your flower arrangement! So pretty with the green elements from your own garden.

[@Phyllyps-Levine]

OH BOY! Another KLJ video! Avery is so darling!

[@cbnovick]

Wonderful video and pestos! I like to add a little fresh lemon juice to my Genovese Basil Pesto 🍋

[@lilialessandra4963]

Your garden is amazing ! Such a sweet life...💐🇨🇵

[@carla.c]

I love pesto so much I think I could finish those 17 jars in about a month 😁😅. I need to try making pesto with chives 😋

[@cassandrasingleton3267]

Thanks so much for this beautiful vlog Kevin! Love you to bits. 💐❤️

[@cynthiakammann7368]

Thank you so much for sharing how you garden and harvest, and store the produce. Because some people can't have dairy products and certain nuts can be problematic, I process just the Basil with a wonderful EVOO in small containers and cover with a thin layer of EVOO- that seems to keep the Basil from oxidizing in the freezer. It's not as ready-made, but it gives me versatility of use throughout the winter. Basil is a wonderful stealth umami ingredient, especially in soups. Pasta Pesto is a favorite dish in my house, and so quick and easy. Now you've inspired me to make chive pesto!! Thank you again❣️

[@peggyweyand9506]

Kevin, you missed a spot!! Just teasing! I love your videos. Thank you for inviting me along! I watch and learn.

[@cleanfreak2005]

Another nice way to freeze pesto is in ice cube trays, and then just throw in drained pasta (2 cubes per serving) or add to soups and sauces a cube at a time, depending on how flavorful you want the dish. I keep a gallon freezer bag in the freezer. There is no way you can't have enough. I use different nuts and cheese for different dishes.

[@arj-peace]

Chive pesto! Brilliant! Chives grown like weeds--it's about the only thing I can grow--and I'm happy to have something to do with them. Thanks! Also always enjoy seeing how you clean--which is strange, but it helps me figure out more efficient ways to do so myself. Enjoy your wonderful pesto!

[@sisukonrad6325]

thank you so much again and again. It s a very relaxing moment looking your videos.

[@s.barlow7062]

We all love pesto! Such a great alternative to tomato sauce!

[@sandratalbert9578]

Try using a salad spinner to easily wash and dry herbs.

[@ime7918]

hi Kevin, you are such a source of inspiration. Last night after watching this video I cleaned the jars that I have and today I have 2 jars of basil pesto. What a blessing! I will do the chives and parsley next. You make it look so easy that maybe even I can do it.

[@montsemashurtuna9561]

Hello dear Kevin!! How greatfull hours spent with you, I have taken notes of pesto's recipes, thank you! Carpaccio is an easy option for warm days. Do you have zucchini in your vegetable patch? I made a vegetarian version changing the meat for thin zucchini's slices. By the way, your garden looks splendid!! See you soon!!

[@dianerosiermiles8966]

Oh, the centerpiece you made for the table is gorgeous!

[@melissalambert7615]

Nice trio of Pestos. Like the idea of chive pesto. You are better off freezing pesto, the heat used in canning "cooks" the pesto and you don't want that. I do a little Hot Water Bath canning of pickles and jam. HWB is very easy to do. Pressure canning is a lot more involved. I don't do it.

[@dianecarver4018]

Very enjoyable video. Thank you Kevin

[@cindiblazer8621]

Your videos are delightful. Thankyou

[@daniellejones2719]

The pasta looked so good!

[@suefitzpatrick6803]

I have also added chives to my tahini sauce/ dressing. It’s delicious. I’m making your chive pesto for a happy hour we’re hosting this weekend. Thanks for another great video.❤

[@lynnallen1315]

Always a pleasure to spend time with you. I love chives so what an awesome idea!

[@a.phillips6892]

I love the idea of chive pesto, as I love chives! I don’t currently have a garden, so Kevin do you think I can just get a good bottled pesto and add fresh chives to it? It looks incredible on pasta with the Parmesan. Yet another one of your fabulous recipes I’m looking forward to making! Have a wonderful weekend! I was glad to see Avery💓

[@tesspup1434]

Thanks for the cleaning tips - would love to see how you clean the chandelier in a future video.

[@esmef.9655]

Brilliant. I get a very homely feeling from watching your videos

[@user-wt6ym9tz1n]

Thanks for the pesto recipes, they are very useful.😊

[@ricardapoznanski5604]

Good morning-Of course I will follow your 3 pesto-recepies. Since I planted all of those herbs-thanks to your suggestions-I have now everything on my terrace... Looking foward to your next Video ...I allways feel inspired and calm after watching your videos...

[@karenlarrykl]

My pesto stash in the freezer is out of control!! I have made them with carrot tops...nasturiums...arugula...beet leaves...nettle...lovage...kale...chard....sundried tomatoes pistachios...walnuts...almonds....parm...Asiago...nutritional yeast and so many more combos including herbs. Just had a supper of pesto and marinara sauce ...meatballs..spaghetti ...All homemade!!!!

[@janw7536]

I loved seeing all your pestos. I bought some parsley to try your parsley pesto, it looks delicious! I’ll have to grow some chives, they are ridiculously expensive in the stores. Thank you so much for the recipes.

[@KS-ts3le]

You have an eye for color….the flowers are always stunning

[@neilmunro6683]

Hi Kevin Have you looked into steam canning!! Less water and the processing times are the same.. Large pot with a rack. Place produce into jars and steam when water reaches a rolling boil.. A steam canner can be purchased but this is not necessary if you have a large pot and rack.. The instant pot can also be used as it has a rack... just use a glass lid from another appliance or purchase one of instant pots own.. Far less water required and produces the same result with the same processing times.... See what you think!! kindness your way.. Lochness Scottish Highlands..

[@user-hs6sg9ew1b]

Είσαι απίστευτος!!! You're unbelievable!!!

[@avabishop753]

Hi Kevin I enjoyed this video. Love you Mr Fox and your furry family. I'm going to make this pesto. I planted parsley basil rosemary and chives herbs this year.😋

[@Dina-md3ji]

Just like the olden day's

[@judesutherland2294]

Thank you for sharing your thoughts and experiences, I especially appreciate the deep cleaning tips, not my fortay. You made it look simple. Also , thank you for the pesto recipes. I have a potted chive that has moved with me 3 times in the same pot. It was a cutting from a dear friend who passed 13 years back. I love that I can now do more than put it on baked potatoes with sour cream. Any ideas what to do with them when they are in flower? Kind regards , Jude

[@rubyslippers9611]

You're marvelous bringing us your Pesto recipes. Canning may loose some flavor. Love you to experiment.

[@kathleenberkheiser264]

Kevin, I bought some of the microfiber cloths that you use. I love them. They are perfect for cleaning just about anything. I even bought an extra package to have when I wear these out! Thank you for the recommendation.