Okay, I did some pesto research. From what I gather it is best to make it with a mortar and pestle. I knew this and opted for a quicker approach. I was also aware that this was not a basil pesto, but a more mild spinach pesto. My favorite part of the whole process was the beautiful green color that resulted from the blending of ingredients. Simply gorgeous darling!
Alas, I have lost my pesto virginity. I am looking forward to more creations. I am going to become promiscuous in the art of pesto. Spinach pesto with walnuts, cilantro pesto for burritos,...the possibilities are limitless and I will not discriminate.
I will keep you posted on my pesto conquests.
For my first: it was gentle, mellow, and unpretentious. Yet very good looking. Not bad for starters.
2 comments:
Pesto comes from "pestle" - thats how they did it back in the day. Whe I worked @ pasta fresca I learned how to make basil pesto in the cuisinart, and LOTS of it. Its way easier and just as good in the cuisinart ;)
Ive never done anything other than traditional basil pesto - and applaud your switching it up -looks great
Well, hello Professor Ben! We will have to have a pesto off now that the weather is chilly!
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