Written by Administrator Thursday, 04 March 2010 15:15
In its classic form, pesto consists of basil, garlic, olive oil, pine nuts, pecorino cheese and salt for seasoning. It originated in the port city of Genoa, the capital of the Italian region of Liguria. It is traditionally prepared in a marble mortar with a wooden pestle (mortaio e pestello). Historical letters found in the archives of Genoa mention a pesto-like dressing as early as the 17th century.
Written by Administrator Wednesday, 24 February 2010 11:11
Rio Grande Valley residents, whether native, immigrant, or wintering only, all understand that this geographical area comprises a physical environment with challenges unlike any other. Many farmers as well as home gardeners have known the exasperation of watching trees, shrubs, flowers or vegetables they have planted fail to thrive, even when their care seems to be just right, and sometimes, even when the same variety is doing quite well just feet away from the failure.
photo by Bruce Lee Smith



