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¶The farmer’s dog Harley checked us out and followed us around a bit. Beautiful and sweet dog!
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¶We started in the field, picking basil right from the plants in the ground.
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¶Renee, dad, and mom prepping basil, separating leaves from stems and stalks. We had plenty!
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¶Renee washed the basil leaves after separating them from the stems and stalks.
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¶Mom’s turn!
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¶Renee prepped a second batch of basil while waiting for mom.
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¶After washing the basil, we were ready to start prepping the other ingredients—nuts, lemon (zest and juice), cheese, salt, and garlic.
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¶Renee checking the recipe before getting underway.
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¶Garlic prep.
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¶Blending everything.
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¶Mom and dad working together.
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¶Mom and dad’s blender is full and ready to go.
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¶Mixing everything between blender pulses.
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¶The pesto prep team—me, Renee, mom, and dad.
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