Homemade Basil Pesto

I finally got around to visiting my garden (poor thing...the garden) this afternoon.  My basil was plentiful, so getting long cuttings off the 4 plants seemed the thing to do.  After arriving back inside, it hit me like a ton of sandy bricks that I had to do something with all that basil.  But what? 

I could dry it in my dehydrator.  No, don't want to do that.  I can buy it cheaper than I can dry it.  I pondered freezing it, but had no idea how to begin.  While washing dishes, a stunning thought hit me -- make basil pesto!

I did what I usually do when I have a burning question....googled the question on my computer.  (Well, where else can you "google" something?  Has to be on the computer, doesn't it?)

I made a double recipe, froze most of it, and put the rest in a pint jar in the refrigerator.  I have already eaten a good chunk of what I put in the jar!  It is DELICIOUS!  Better than any I have ever bought....and that's not my doing...just the fact that it is fresh and homemade!

If you like pesto, try the link below.  I could type the recipe, but she shows the steps, pictures, and the full recipe at the end.  Enjoy the Classic Basil Pesto...and check out her other recipes and links.

http://www.theyummylife.com/How_to_make_Pesto

I used minced garlic from a jar in my refrigerator.  I also used walnuts in place of pine nuts. 

Now, my tummy hurts.  I ate too much pesto....but it sure was good!   Think I'll have some peppermint tea.......