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Pesto
4 cups basil
1/3 cup nuts
3 cloves garlic
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
1 cup oil
1 cup Parmesan cheese
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@joancoleman1228 2 жыл бұрын

You can also roll your larger basil leaves into a “cigar”, wrap tightly in plastic wrap, and put in the freezer. When you want basil later, take out the cigar, unwrap one end, and cut thin slices (making a chiffonade) from the cigar. Rewrap the cigar and put it back in the freezer immediately. Use the chiffonade in sauces, on pizza, etc.

@gerismakeuplaughs152 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you..i didnt know this..can you freeze other herbs?

@JanMGB 2 жыл бұрын

Will it turn brown looking?

@mikaellindqvist5599 2 жыл бұрын

@@gerismakeuplaughs152 most of them. I freeze dill, parsley, chilantro and chives. Basil i personally use mostly in cooking same with oregano so thoose goes into the dryer. Moroccan mint into ice cubes if you live in the northern hemisphere makes sure you can drink fresh tasting mojito year around.

@stanleypennock2118 2 жыл бұрын

Your basil looks amazing! My wife's Italian grandmother put 1 basil leaf in every jar of tomatoes that she canned. They weren't really canned tomatoes without basil to her I guess. I always enjoy watching your teaching sessions. Even an old dog like me can learn how to make pesto! Thanks and bless you all!🙂

@marthabedel74 2 жыл бұрын

Thank You

@Off-Grid 2 жыл бұрын

We do the same with rice.

@grannylanna7940 2 жыл бұрын

Yes they always have new tricks

@carolyn6406 2 жыл бұрын

Watch ww

@prepper4godgbee328 2 жыл бұрын

May I give your viewers a few tips? Boil water, add a table spoon of Baking Soda to the water. Blanch Basil leaves, plunch into ice cold water. This keeps your Pesto an amazing Natural bright green color. AND If you roll the ziplock bag out and down about 1 inch, when you spoon in Pesto there won't be residual on the zipper. I also use my hand on the outside of the bag to pull the Pesto off the spoon, like a glove. very little waist that way and NO mess. You will love this.

@barbaraanderson4175 2 жыл бұрын

When basil starts to flower I always take some pieces and place them in a jar with water. In a few days to a week you’ll have roots form. I then lane them in a pot and start my plants over.

@anniemomma5389 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks I’m going to try this too 😊

@sharonaustin6944 Жыл бұрын

Do you use the flowering stem? Or do you find a stem that hasn't flowered to start the new plant?

@barbaraanderson4175 Жыл бұрын

@@sharonaustin6944 I take cuttings that don’t hav3 the flowers on to start new plants

@sshaw4429 2 жыл бұрын

You can take basil, put it in a baggie, massage it with olive oil and freeze forever…..thawed it’s still fresh like the day it was picked for making pesto, basil chicken, etc.

@fussyrenovator7551 2 жыл бұрын

It’s surely black and unattractive though. The idea is very interesting.

@marygrott8095 2 жыл бұрын

I make my pesto very similar to how you do it, including the walnuts. The only difference I do is I use roasted garlic. It just takes it to the next level!

@terracotta6294 2 жыл бұрын

I wonder if fermented garlic would work too. To ferment garlic you just pack the cloves in a jar and add raw honey. Make sure you burp it regularly - once a day for about a week - and you'll see the bubbles - that's a good ferment. Ready in two or three weeks. Keeps longer. The better the jar, the better it keeps. Source: Living Web Farms or Goshen Farms (I can't remember which one! Both are good resources)

@humblehalfacre8464 2 жыл бұрын

I keep half a freezer loaded with pesto, lemon, lime, left over buttermilk, coconut milk, tomato sauce, Chipotle, and homemade stock in cubes that I can pull out for many recipes. Lemon juice in my pesto....never turns brown.

@gailgreen9438 2 жыл бұрын

I make a cilantro pesto also. Add a jalepeno, almonds and lime juice along with the parmesan cheese and olive oil. Its awesome as a spread or dip for tortillas. Great way to use up cilantro before it bolts.

@fishnlady 2 жыл бұрын

I love Cilantro and will grow some to try your idea. It sounds delicious. Thanks for sharing!

@beckykukoski8678 2 жыл бұрын

I use the exact recipe but I freeze it in ice cube trays then when frozen, I pop them out and put the cubes in freezer bags. Have you ever added pesto to mayonnaise and spread it on Turkey sandwiches? So good with turkey.

@MaximumLivingNow 2 жыл бұрын

Oh yeah pesto mayo is DELICIOUS on sammies!!! Also on grilled chicken! My mouth is watering!!!

@humblehalfacre8464 2 жыл бұрын

Me too.

@GreenfieldsHomeplace 2 жыл бұрын

Perfect timing. My Basil is getting tall and I was a little scared to cut too much off -but now I know! Thanks!

@samjdolittle 2 жыл бұрын

Looks delicious! I freeze my sweet corn in quart bags. Make it easy by putting the quart bag in a 2 cup Pyrex measuring cup and fold the top edge out so I don't get food in the zipper.

@13MoonsOverMayhem 2 жыл бұрын

Sarah, I highly recommend getting some bag stands to help with packaging foods when you're processing high volumes. They hold your bags standing upright with the top wide open, leaving both hands free. They're adjustable height, too, so you can use either quart or gallon size bags. And, when you're done, they collapse and fold to take up less storage space. I have six of them and I'd like to have 12, they're super handy. I got them from Amazon, the green ones called Ruibo Ziploc Bag Holder Stand Adjustable... I dont know if I can leave a link here or not. I'll try in a separate comment.

@Off-Grid 2 жыл бұрын

My wife always folds the top back and it seems to hold it open, plus it keeps any mess off the seal of the bag. But a stand sounds great. Maybe a xmas gift this year!

@devinatusi5035 2 жыл бұрын

And presto, there was pesto! It is also great to use in tomato basil salad and chickpea salad!

@jasonellis7856 2 жыл бұрын

Love your channel, a couple of suggestions for you guys would be to use fresh parmesan and grate it yourself. Two reasons, first is pre grated has anti caking agent and doesn't create as creamy texture and second is you can use the rind in risotto, soups and stews etc for extra umami flavour. Also try using the stalks and stems steeped in olive oil, or dehydrated to make delicious powder to add to dishes...

@melissaorona2834 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent ideas, thank you!

@lynnbetts4332 2 жыл бұрын

I was thinking of their freeze dryer for the stems to make basil powder.

@sharonshepard4580 2 жыл бұрын

I agree that you should use fresh parmesan, not the stuff in a bag that's pre- grated. Also I think that their basil was reaching the end of its life it looked rather dry and not lush and green, it looked like it had too much sun. And the stems look very woody. Most basil prefer shade.

@terracotta6294 2 жыл бұрын

@@sharonshepard4580 I watched a few videos and people keep saying basil needs alit of sun. My apartment used to be hit with a lot of sun the first three years I moved here but now, the sun is much weaker. The basil I've been growing is doing quite well. So is the parsley. The cilantro is struggling.

@sharonshepard4580 2 жыл бұрын

@@terracotta6294 I grow all of my basil in full shade, it loves the heat and it loves the shade. If I grow it in the sun the leaves become light green and the plant becomes very woody.

@camillethompson6686 2 жыл бұрын

Oh and another great way to preserve basil is to put believes in plastic bags with olive oil and burp all the air out. It'll stay for a year or so. Great to have handy for caprese salads

@marymarysmarket3508 2 жыл бұрын

Wow...do you freeze it then? So easy

@davidking6218 2 жыл бұрын

I would love to get my hands on some of those tubs your growing in

@laurajanyoung3187 2 жыл бұрын

me too.

@bonnies1405 2 жыл бұрын

I like to take my basil and chop it up and mix it with soft butter. Then I freeze it in logs. It's great and scrambled eggs and melted over pasta. I've been watching your show for a long time and it's the first thing I look for on Wednesdays and Saturdays.

@lenalyles2712 2 жыл бұрын

I love making herb mixes for cooking, in my last garden I grew 10 varieties of basil and did 5 different blends after I dried them. Some of the best dishes ever.

@LivingTraditionsHomestead 2 жыл бұрын

Sounds great!

@cecilehall1948 2 жыл бұрын

I absolutely LOVE yall's T-shirts. Kevin's had me LOLing all day. :-) People thought I was nuts! Sarah's shirts are always encouraging! I just love you two! Thanks for enriching my life and knowledge!

@oldladyfarmer7211 2 жыл бұрын

My mother taught me to freeze pesto and other herbs in ice cube trays. Measure the first one to see how many tbs. your tray cube makes. Then transfer them to plastic bags once they're frozen. Voila, you have premeasured amounts to use for making soups, omelettes, spaghetti sauce etc. We also did that with our over abundance of eggs for baking. Very convenient.

@gerismakeuplaughs152 2 жыл бұрын

How do you freeze eggs please

@oldladyfarmer7211 2 жыл бұрын

@@gerismakeuplaughs152 Hi Geri, Mom would break the eggs into ice cube trays then she'd use a skewer or something sharp to break the sack around the yolk so it wouldn't explode when freezing then just pop the ice cube tray into the freezer. The eggs were great for baking, scrambled, omelets etc. Get some ice cube trays with the largest cube areas so if you have large eggs they won't spill over.

@gerismakeuplaughs152 2 жыл бұрын

@@oldladyfarmer7211 Thank you so MUCH!!! Great tip!

@kathyyoung3484 2 жыл бұрын

The last few years I have started making pestu instead of pesto. Just basil, salt and and olive oil. It gives me more flexibility later; turn into pesto or use otherwise.

@mywoolmitten 2 жыл бұрын

That's a great idea!

@forrestgump9576 2 жыл бұрын

Yes! dairy free Pestu is good too. I first discovered it at Fresh Thyme. They sell a kale and carrot pestu. Although it is still labeled Pesto. I use pumpkin pepitas instead of nuts for a allergen free version.

@terracotta6294 2 жыл бұрын

Someone shared she puts that mixture in icecube trays and grabs the cubes to add to recipes.

@Off-Grid 2 жыл бұрын

Good idea

@tammymarple5347 2 жыл бұрын

Good morning 🙏😊 Looks delicious and easy to make! Thank you Sarah. I’m almost ashamed to admit that I’ve grown basil for several years but never thought of making pesto! Lol now I will be making it! Have a blessed day😊

@cindysmith5351 2 жыл бұрын

I love presto ! I know fresh pesto would taste amazing!

@robine916 2 жыл бұрын

Basil is a great plant to grow for new gardeners! Many herbs are, in fact, as they grow well in containers. :D

@Leiannev 2 жыл бұрын

I did it! Made some pesto with garlic & sweet basil from my garden. Will be a nice treat this winter.

@CopperRaven 2 жыл бұрын

Those herb pullers, where you put the herb stem through a small hole and pull to remove the leaves, are absolutely perfect for basil. I find they are a pain with a lot of other herbs but basil they are great. Thanks for another lovely recipe, we still make your country bread and bagels regularly.

@jenniferhenrich2852 2 жыл бұрын

I saw a fellow using a colander to do the same thing.

@marymarysmarket3508 2 жыл бұрын

Yes...the herb “pullers” are great. Very inexpensive

@kimhefler 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve been using an herb puller for years. They do work great.

@schex9 2 жыл бұрын

I use scissors to cut off basil leaves. And I pull a fee, too.

@centraltexashomestead-mike4956 2 жыл бұрын

So glad that yawl are getting a good harvest. We are hot and dry here in central Texas and it's been over 100 and no rain for over 30 days. We were able to harvest some things however lost a lot. We have been gardening here in Texas for 30 years and this is the worst. We have several video's on our channel showing how we manage the hot weather. Love your channel and always goo to see yawl. God Bless, Mike & Rochelle

@rebeccazody1278 2 жыл бұрын

Love seeing that productive, jamming greenhouse!

@martytrout6252 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this recipe, I hope to grow more basil next year. I use quart size freezer bags a lot, luckily I found I had a container that I could put them in and pull the edges over the top so I didn't get food on the zipper part.

@Ozarkmountainoutback1 2 жыл бұрын

I love ypur channel! One of my favorite things is how down to earth and honest you are. I loved that used just regular olive oil. Sometimes you can get the feeling from some people that if you don't buy a certain brand of oils you're killing yourself😂

@KS-ts3le 2 жыл бұрын

Your kitchen I immaculate, I bet your doubters are a great help

@Scipiogirl 2 жыл бұрын

I just put a huge amount of basil into the dehydrator this morning. There’s so much more in the garden still and it’s my favorite aroma out there. I use those playtex gloves to peel my garlic. Works really well. Thanks for the video!

@rock-a-beehideaway5033 2 жыл бұрын

Wonderful bounty of Basil! The Pesto looks delicious too! I love that you use Walnuts instead of pine nuts. Thanks for sharing your recipe with us. God Bless y'all

@undergroundkustomz2796 2 жыл бұрын

I'm fairly new to the channel. But couldn't imagine being without you guys! Thank you for your time. My wife and I are learning!

@menow7851 2 жыл бұрын

I use my wooden pastry/pizza roller to flatten and roll the air out of freezer bagging flat items. Easy to hold and fast results. I'll save my wrists the strain when doing ground beef. I also put a cut piece of a drinking straw between the zipper on the bag. It let's air release while I roll out the bubbles & quick to pull out and finish the zipper seal. Kevin, the roller works great for pizza, too. It maneuvers the dough so easy. Save your fingers and wrists for old age. Love ALL your videos. Pigs please. Missing Charlie & the girls "talking" for food. God Bless.

@loisxander6321 2 жыл бұрын

That must smell so good. Love the basil scent.

@joannak4640 2 жыл бұрын

I'm so happy for you to be getting such a wonderful harvest of basil ❤️ That will be fantastic this winter. I'm not going to lie, though. I feel jipped that we didn't get to see how much you got from the harvest of green beans or zucchini. Can you please let us know how much you got out of the green house garden from them. It was kind of like watching a movie all the way to almost the end but not getting to see the end. We were there with you all the way through and didn't get to see the results. I love what you guys are doing and envy your lives God bless you all

@michelleronicker7348 2 жыл бұрын

I just harvested my basil this morning and needed this recipe!

@acolley2891 2 жыл бұрын

Fun fact about basil...those thicker stems will root and you'll get more plants! Even works with basil from the supermarket, if you're lucky enough to get the thicker stems

@gloriamitchell2376 2 жыл бұрын

I love me some homemade pesto...I used to make it every year. This year & last year I haven't really been able to do any canning due to two major shoulder surgeries. But I sure do love watching you harvest & make your pesto. Thanks for sharing & God bless you both & your family

@terracotta6294 2 жыл бұрын

Wow - have you heard of Orgain organic powder? It's made with plants. A great boost for you to drink daily. Even Ovaltine would be good. This should help your shoulders heal.

@hollyhock3945 2 жыл бұрын

We love homemade basil...fresh or fozen. For cost reasons, I tried using shelled sunflower seeds and we really like that just as well as nuts in the pesto. If using freezer containers, pouring just enough olive oil to cover the top of your pesto before freezing it, will keep it green. 😊 Team pesto for sure!

@dob48198 2 жыл бұрын

Last week I experemented with quail in a pesto marinade. 5 skinless quail and 1 cup of pesto in a quart freezer bag (ended up adding 1/4 cup olive oil to increase coverage). The plan was to leave it over night, but didn't get to it and left it in a second day. Removed the quail and browned in a frying pan. Added the remaining pesto and heated it to a simmer. Served over pasta. OMG...my new favorite way to prepare quail. Now that I know how to make pesto, I will be making quail this was regularly. Thanks for the recipe.

@jamjar5716 2 жыл бұрын

That sounds good! Since Kevin and Sarah raise quail, that will be right down their alley.

@annabodhi38 2 жыл бұрын

@@jamjar5716 Lol, I was thinking the same thing... great minds and all that.

@Gaddmans.Garden 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Sarah, been a subscriber for awhile. Love you guys. I am a recently retired guy and my wife has a wonderful job she still loves and still works. We have doubled our raised gardens each year for the last 3 years and this year I planted multiple plants of 7 types of basil. Primarily for teas and pollinators and companion planting for my tomatoes. Well…as you described, they love the heat in texas. They and our okra are about all that is thriving now in this Drought and heat wave of 103-106 degree temps we are experiencing. 3-4,’ Tall and prolific! Thank you for the detailed “ How to”. My gift is not is the kitchen! My awesome wife and soul mate is amazing, but after watching your food prep videos? I feel like I can assist in the processes while she still continues to work! THANK YOU SO MUCH! Looking at a freeze dryer now from HR. Thanks again and God Bless you both🙏👍🏻

@galenshaver1422 Жыл бұрын

I spent 2 months looking at HR freeze dryer....ordered it last week. FYI: HR has a 6-8 week back log. mine should arrive 3rd week of Sept. I can't wait!

@robynmaree1400 2 жыл бұрын

I freeze my pesto in ice cube trays and when frozen place in ziplock bags, easy to grab out as many cubes as you need for a recipe.

@dianehall5345 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Sarah & Kevin. Thanks for reminding me to make pesto! My friend has some for me. I prefer walnuts to pine nuts. Sometimes I just enjoy pesto on a cracker. Do good! I like using the quart freezer bags. Thanks again for taking us along! ~ Diane

@alexzbrawley1755 2 жыл бұрын

I just found your channel and I’ve already subscribed and hit the notification button! I loved seeing this from start to finish, from the garden to the freezer, and such a simple recipe! You guys seem like wonderful people and I’m excited to watch more of your videos! I haven’t started homesteading yet, haven’t moved to the property or started my own garden but I’m getting lots of ideas until then! Thank you!

@joannmahaffey1068 2 жыл бұрын

Congratulations. you have landed on perhaps the very best homesteading channel of all for beginners. For sure these 2 are the very best teachers of homesteading shills on you tube. Just my opinion of course but I have been doing this since the Mother Earth news was created and before.

@jweber50 2 жыл бұрын

Welcome you will love it.

@marymarysmarket3508 2 жыл бұрын

@@joannmahaffey1068 haha...had to laugh at a typo in your comment. Lol

@jettabartholomew1118 2 жыл бұрын

@@marymarysmarket3508 I'm guessing that's autocorrect

@marymarysmarket3508 2 жыл бұрын

@@jettabartholomew1118 .. shills...get it? Funny

@terifrank7393 2 жыл бұрын

Wow bestest timing ever!! My basil plant monsters are ready to harvest so thx ao very much for this timely video!! Learning so much and building our homestead slowly! God bless and a bountiful harvest amd good health!!

@rosaking8488 2 жыл бұрын

Your basil is so beautiful and bountiful! ❤️

@LaGrenouille09 Жыл бұрын

This really makes me want to plant more basil for this summer! We had some but I never really knew how much to harvest from it; seeing how much you cut it back has given me all new courage! And I've read that it's good for my chickens - so it's definitely going in the summer garden!

@renamaemcdonald2075 2 жыл бұрын

It's such a blessing to be able to harvest lovely herbs & vegetables from your own garden. Yours looks great!

@marypage2221 2 жыл бұрын

I love how you two work together!

@daniellelady27 2 жыл бұрын

As always. Amazing content. thank you for sharing your homestead life with us. We appreciate you 😀🎉💕🌟

@lindarussell8965 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Sarah. Your pesto looks great. The way you package it is just like I package my green chile for the freezer. A 35 - 40 lb size bag of whole long green chile is roasted & cooled, then I chop it in food processor & pkg the approximately 48 cups in 1 Cup quart freezer bags, flattened like you do your pesto. It is a space saver for the freezer, and perfect to thaw for one's recipes. I'm fairly new to your channel & really admire your hard work ethic, as well as sharing so much information to help us be better educated gardners. Keep up the good work! (I'm from the great state of New Mexico, known for many things, but especially Hatch Green Chile, Green Chile Capital of the country.) Blessings.

@elainebuchka6533 Жыл бұрын

Sarah You make Everything Freezing & canning or cooking look so easy..I've never eaten Pesto...I'm not able to grow a garden, can or do any of those things in many yrs. but I'm anxious to share info with my youngest Son & daughter by love...they are beginning to basically Homestead their way..GOD BLESS

@lynsmith2698 2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic video. I am so hoping I get enough basil to freeze pesto this year. 🇨🇦🌷

@laurahenderson2820 2 жыл бұрын

We freeze it into ice cube trays then put the frozen cubes in one box in the freezer. This uses less plastic and means you can defrost exactly what you need at a time

@shannonstevens3433 2 жыл бұрын

You inspired me to harvest my basil and make pesto for the first time. Used your recipe but substituted almonds. Yum! And then made creamy pesto pasta! I think I need to plant more Basil, I am now addicted! Love your channel!

@birdette841 2 жыл бұрын

Use a strainer next time! Stick the bottom end of the basil (opposite way the leaves grow) and run it through the strainer. You’ll have the leaves in the strainer bowl, and the stem in your hands. Your welcome.

@Coastal.Redwood.Homestead 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome harvest for you guys congrats and God bless you guys

@nancydavis4904 2 жыл бұрын

I just learned how to make the best summer drinks with BASIL .

@heden1460 2 жыл бұрын

I am not good at growing things, but basil is one thing I can grow. It is very easy. Parsley is easy too. I have tomatoes that are growing well too. I bought some fish emulsion and it works. We've harvested some nice tomatoes.

@rockyusa2012 2 жыл бұрын

Enjoy. Will check out the book.

@rachelsutton6783 2 жыл бұрын

I recently learned to make iced basil tea. At first, I didn't think I would like it, but I am now quite addicted!

@cslapler007 2 жыл бұрын

We just did this a week ago! So delicious, we've made pesto for the last 4 years this way. Freeze them the exact same way too. But we haven't used walnuts before, we usually just use pine nuts or no nut. We'll have to try walnuts. I was hoping that you would have a faster way to get the leaves off of the stem but alas picking each leaf individually off the stem is what we do, by far the worst part of the process. We've found that store pesto isn't that much more expensive than making your own because the pine nuts and parmesan are expensive, but it sure is superior like you say! Thanks for sharing, we look up to your expertise and have adopted many of your practices so it's so encouraging to see that we're doing the same methods from our own practices as well!

@djo4308 2 жыл бұрын

@deborahrusignuolo7612 2 жыл бұрын

Wow your basillooks AMAZING 👏 😍. Thank you for sharing ❤️

@ppligt-bekker1451 Жыл бұрын

I learn so much watching your channel. Thank you!

@fielddesign 2 жыл бұрын

Age old follower, this is one of your best, Thank You

@Christine-cf9mj 2 жыл бұрын

Greetings. Thank you for showing how you make pesto. I use more olive oil and I place the mixture in ice cube trays. After freezing remove from tray and place in freezer bags. When ready remove 1 to 2 cubes and place on pasta for 3 serverings. It will automatically melts on hot pasta like angle hair, linguini, or spaghetti.

@barbaraflagg983 2 жыл бұрын

A suggestion for speedier harvesting of leaves: Take one strip of food safe metal such as stainless steel. ...Bend this at an angle. Take out an assortment of drill bits and arrange them according to size. Make holes in the metal strip at or near the folded angle. That`s it except to run the branch of the herb through the metal and collect the leaves. Hope this works for you. I enjoy watching your videos.

@menow7851 2 жыл бұрын

Great idea.. A stem stripper.. Oh wow. Kevin has all that metal strapping that already has holes. It might work.

@marymarysmarket3508 2 жыл бұрын

Some people use their colander to strip the stems...and there are very inexpensive herb pullers/ strippers

@brendaporter2493 2 жыл бұрын

Yes I did I enjoyed burning how to cut my basil I just cut the leaves off so now I know the correct way to do it thank you and have a very good day God bless you

@ronniepate4315 2 жыл бұрын

You just can't go though one of your video's without learning something . I keep a note pad close so I can write things down . Informative and entertaining , that's hard to beat . God Bless .

@bethanyfields4706 2 жыл бұрын

Perfect TIMING! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

@gardeninggal249 2 жыл бұрын

i never thought about freezing pesto! what a great help this will be!

@marymarysmarket3508 2 жыл бұрын

Sara must have been the person at work with the cleanest desk. Lol

@joannahines6413 2 жыл бұрын

I make just basil in oil and put in freezer cube trays. This works wonders to be able to add into anything. Also a tip I learned is to add a little fruit fresh or citric acid to your pesto and this really helps prevent any browning. Lemon juice also helps with the brightness too. love your videos. Thanks for sharing all you guys do. I have learned a lot.

@jo-annjewett198 2 жыл бұрын

I have made a couple big batches of pesto and honestly I like the walnuts better. I also add the juice of one lemon to the 8 cups of leaves. I use the holes in my colander to strip off the leaves.

@ME-nt3lg 2 жыл бұрын

That was awesome, from start to end was so helpful! TFS 💚

@debraflowers5905 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I just made some of your pesto and it is delicious! I don't have much basil right now because I got it in late, but I did get 3 freezer bags with 1/2+cup of pesto in each with a bit extra for tonight. Now let the basil grow! Next...pickled peppers! I really do enjoy your channel and I watch them over and over. Have a wonder day

@femalecrusader8389 2 жыл бұрын

I have a suggestion, to reduce plastic freezer bags you might freeze it in ice cube trays or silicon trays also silicon freezer bags they are reusable.

@myrtlelester383 2 жыл бұрын

I freeze a wide variety of fruits and vegetables this way but after I have filled the bags I lay them flat like you do and I lay all those flat bags on a very big tray so they ley flat in the freezer first and then I stack them on the shelf. If I have too many bags to have a single layer I lay a large tea towel over each layer to keep them separate. This way they all lie flat and do not get the lines from the freezer shelf. It make take a little longer to freeze fully but so worth it.

@suzannefronzaglio2427 2 жыл бұрын

Perfect timing of this video. I have planted basil in a paint bucket on my deck (first time for growing this plant), and it's looking lush and full. And I was just going to pick the outer leaves. Didn't know that I could cut back branches of it, and that it will grow back full again. Thanks for sharing how to harvest and manage this plant! (I also picked up a small pot of "Thai Basil" at Walmart or Lowe's, can't remember which store. But I have it growing in a planter, and researched it after I bought it. And it's a great powerhouse/super food... with many health benefits. And I can bring it indoors for the winter months, as a houseplant that we can harvest from). It's a smaller plant then regular basil (so far at least). The leaves are smaller too. But it's health benefits are: "High in antioxidants, anti-cancer, anti-viral, anti-bacterial, and anti-fungal properties which is why it has been used in traditional healing since centuries ago. Aside from ingesting Thai Basil, you can also use the leaves and inhale it's aroma to relieve stress." I've never made pesto before, but now I'm going to try it. Looks really good, thanks for sharing your method of making it! 👍😊😋

@susieclark1498 2 жыл бұрын

Your pesto looks amazing, thank you !!!

@4Bodine 2 жыл бұрын

I just tried this from my patio basil plant. Mmm so good! Thank you!

@hah350 2 жыл бұрын

I freeze pesto in ice cube trays. Pop them out after being frozen and put them in a Ziploc freezer bag. That way you can use just what you want and it thaws quickly.

@tammymarple5347 2 жыл бұрын

Good morning 🙏😊 It looks delicious! I’m almost ashamed to say I’ve been growing basil for years but have never made pesto. Now I will be! Lol Thank you again for a wonderful video of information and instruction! Have a blessed day🙏

@margiebenson2067 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, I didn't know you could freeze it. God bless

@JeriRoberts-5 2 жыл бұрын

I grow a lot of garlic and like to freeze dry it. I struggled with peeling them and used the little gadget you show here. However, when you are peeling 30 or 40 bulbs it is too time consuming. I finally found to pour hot (not boiling) water over the cloves and let it sit for 10 minutes. They peel beautifully! Thanks for sharing this recipe. I'm going to have to try it.

@belieftransformation 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing your wonderful info! Many blessings to your family ❤️🤗🇨🇦

@robinweber4646 2 жыл бұрын

I have been watching Jessica on roots and refuge I think she is one of your friends. She has learned how to make basil tea that she said is great.

@rebeccaramirez- 2 жыл бұрын

thank you brother&sister in our Yeshua for taking the fear out of cooking and preparing pesto

@theresamusser7454 2 жыл бұрын

Made your pesto recipe. Excellent. Thank you for sharing.

@mariayelruh 2 жыл бұрын

I love pesto, great video. I freeze without the cheese because it takes some space in the freezer and I've heard it's better if you don't freeze it. I also like that it's quicker to defrost without the cheese.

@marymarysmarket3508 2 жыл бұрын

Yes...that’s the best way

@jamjar5716 2 жыл бұрын

Pesto is the food of the gods! Yum!

@JB-mf1zc 2 жыл бұрын

Sarah your shirt rings truth!! God Bless!!

@TherealBrandonHatcher 2 жыл бұрын

How funny I just pulled a bunch of basil and made pesto today. I was also late harvesting. Still good.

@canyoudigit9369 2 жыл бұрын

Mint leaves are awesome! Hot water in pot some leaves was nice and sweet, thankfully i have mint plants.

@jamiet9132 2 жыл бұрын

My mom in law makes groucho noodles, spinach linguini pasta, and a combo of spinach/basil with garlic, evoo and walnuts

@hivolco151 2 жыл бұрын

I love the advice on flat freezer on products like Pesto... I thought of several other items that I will use this technique for... Great idea for FAST thawing! ... So jealous of your garden.. I miss having a big garden ... unfortunately I didn't have anyone to help with the DEER Fence in time for this year.... our rainy season here in Oregon lasted through the END of June making workers difficult if not impossible to find!~ Hopefully Next year will be better.