tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16905485.post3241367954206533728..comments2024-03-27T09:00:50.584-04:00Comments on WashingtonGardener: Fenton Friday: Basil BonanzaWashingtonGardenerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03950523974356540767noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16905485.post-84358267784179254472014-08-03T16:24:33.040-04:002014-08-03T16:24:33.040-04:00Good tip on the walnuts, John B.. Pine nuts can be...Good tip on the walnuts, John B.. Pine nuts can be so darn pricey.<br />WashingtonGardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03950523974356540767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16905485.post-51071441197570555462014-08-01T22:39:22.271-04:002014-08-01T22:39:22.271-04:00I love pesto season and don't mind experimenti...I love pesto season and don't mind experimenting a bit! I've found that walnuts (toasted or raw) make a perfectly acceptable substitute for pine nuts, and are a whole lot cheaper. I generally use roasted garlic rather than raw, for an earthier, more mellow flavor that goes well with the walnuts. And finally, I've taken to substituting purslane for 1/4 to 1/3 of the basil. None of these are "traditional" pestos but they are all very tasty. And when I make too much (which I always do!) I'll just spread it on toast the next day.John B. (DC Tropics)http://dctropics.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.com