Rite of Summer: Making Pesto!

Today I harvested some basil in order to make some fresh pesto. Dinner was so good! #capecod #gardening #growyourown #pesto #basil #greenstalk

[@GreenThumbGardener65]

I can smell it from here!❤

[@WelcometomyCapeCodlife]

@@GreenThumbGardener65 basil has an intoxicating scent! Thanks for stopping by.

[@WickedAwesomeGardening]

Your Greenstalk looks great!!! I'm so excited to finally have some basil up and growing! I'm gonna have to make this pesto! Looks delicious!

[@WelcometomyCapeCodlife]

I love my Green Stalks! This tower was loaded with lettuce this spring. The pesto can out so good. Made a Creamy Parmesan Pesto Pasta. Reduced some half and half added some Parmesan then 2 tablespoons of pesto! So fresh!

[@NicoleSmithGardening]

I e always wanted to make pesto. I need to try it

[@WelcometomyCapeCodlife]

@@NicoleSmithGardening it’s really easy to make and it freezes well. I often freeze it in ice cube trays, the pop into storage bags. In addition to using it just as pesto I use these flavor bombs in soups and sauces.

[@gardenstatesowandsew]

That looks delicious. That’s one thing I’ve never made yet ❤

[@WelcometomyCapeCodlife]

@@gardenstatesowandsew you really ought to make some, it is so delicious!

[@BramptonGardener]

Ohhh wha a beautiful green stalk. Havent mase pesto yet this year, youre ahead of the game. That looks delicious 😋

[@WelcometomyCapeCodlife]

@@BramptonGardener I love my Greenstalks! This spring it was full of lettuce and now summer crops! Making pesto is so easy to do and the fragrance is intoxicating! Dinner was delish!

[@BramptonGardener]

@@WelcometomyCapeCodlife I love pesto but randy n syd don't so I usually use the basil for bruschetta or tomato soup. But I'll make myself a batch this year for sure.

[@WelcometomyCapeCodlife]

@@BramptonGardenerthat’s a shame that they don’t like pesto. I’m glad you’re making some for yourself this season!