Presto Pesto

One of the things I've been trying to work on this summer is keeping up with the garden. It isn't easy and does take some effort - plus the hot days don't help much. I went out for another round up. Found herbs that need drying, strawberries, thai hot peppers, bell peppers, and rhubarb. With the basil and garlic that I picked a while ago (which has dried), I decided to make pesto. I froze half and am saving half for when Mike gets home. Can someone say grilled pizza??

Green Thumb ....

Having a green thumb isn't always everything it is cracked up to be. It means that there are a lot of afternoons where I have to deal with garden grown stuff - to either use it or preserve it.

I spent yesterday getting herbs ready to dry (parsley, dill, catnip and lemon mint tea). I cooked and pickled some beats. I froze 35 pounds of peaches. And I made another gallon of green chili pesto. I'd like to say that I'm done - but that is not the case (rhubarb, onions and tomatoes are still calling to me).