I've been traveling for work for 3 whole weeks but amazingly my basil plant is still alive! Good thing I don't have any pets...
To make pesto you'll need about 3 cups of fresh basil. Rinse leafs, pull them off the stem and place in the food processor.
You will also need 1/2 parmesan cheese, 1/2 c. evoo, 1/3 c. pine nuts, 3 (or more) cloves of fresh garlic, sea salt and pepper. Start by pulsing the basil leaves and pine nuts together a couple times. Then add garlic. Then add olive oil in a slow steady stream while blending. Use a rubber spatula to scrape the sides if necessary. Lastly add the parmesan cheese and salt and pepper to taste.
Then be sure to taste it as many times as possible on any type of food within reach! ;-)
After a few snacks I put together this delicious pita pocket with fresh mozzarella and heirloom tomatoes. Delicious!!
