Yesterday I harvested 75 percent of my basil. So, this morning, I made two different pestos. First I made almond pesto because I had a surplus of blanched almonds. I then made traditional pesto, using pine nuts. Turns out, I prefer the almond recipe. That's a nice discovery since pine nuts are so expensive.
This morning's production confirmed my decision to grow more herbs next year. As far as anything else, I'll just do two fruits, tomatoes and pumpkins. This year, most of the vegetables and fruits were not worth the effort. The few herbs I planted, however, yielded nice crops, producing more than I could use immediately. But I recently learned how to freeze herbs, so now I'll have "fresh" basil and thyme all year for soups and sauces.
So, next year, it's herbs over fruits and vegetables. I love having a plan.
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