Renee washed the basil leaves after separating them from the stems and stalks.
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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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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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The pesto prep team—me, Renee, mom, and dad.
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Mom and dad working together.
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Blending everything.
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Garlic prep.
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Renee checking the recipe before getting underway.
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Renee prepped a second batch of basil while waiting for mom.
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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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PestoFest with Renee and my mom and dad today at the CSA farm. I wasn’t planning on going, but decided to at the last minute, and was glad I did.
Here we’re just getting underway, setting up our stations and unpacking our supplies.
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Mom’s turn!
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Mixing everything between blender pulses.
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Mom and dad’s blender is full and ready to go.
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Matt Buchanan
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