How to De-Pit an Avocado

How to De-pit and avocado

I learned this handy-dandy trick somewhere along the path and it has made getting the pit out of the avocado so much easier. Split avocado lengthwise and pull apart. With a sharp knife, confidently thwack the pit right in the middle. (I say confidently because if you half ass your thwack, it won’t work) Lift up on the knife and … Read More

Soft Italian Bread and Walnut Pesto

soft Italian bread with walnut pesto

Oh my good grief, this pesto is good.  I made it for the first time last year and this year I planted six basil plants to ensure that I would have enough basil to make this stuff by the bucketful.  It is great on pasta and really good slathered on some soft homemade bread.  Rumor has it that pesto can … Read More