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Pesto as a Process
PESTARE (Ital. verb) to grind or crush
Based on its etymology, pesto is a process. From the Italian verb pestare, we get the words pesto and pestle. Mortars and pestles were among the first tools used to make pesto.
Pesto & You
RECIPES FOR EVERYONE
Once Upon a Pesto is a new way of thinking—pair flavors and textures with creativity and flexibility on a global scale. With this approach, you'll master pesto-making and discover worldly uses for pesto recipes.
Customize pesto with your favorite ingredients. Whether you live dairy free or have a nut allergy, you can make and enjoy pesto. This adaptable sauce also allows you to make the most of regional and seasonal produce. There are many pesto-possibilities!
Pesto & the World
TRAVEL THE GLOBE WITH NEW RECIPES
The most common pesto, pesto Genovese, comes from Genoa, a town in northwestern Italy. Its main ingredient is basil because the herb grows abundantly there and pesto is one way to put it to use. This solution is universal—take a local common ingredient and apply the pesto process.
Pesto & Me
PESTO PRO - JESSICA PAHOLSKY
Hi! I'm the creator of Once Upon a Pesto. A storyteller at heart, I was born with a passion for creativity, from painting, drawing, and writing to dancing and playing musical instruments. I believe food, like each form of art, is a global language. My mission with Once Upon a Pesto is to ignite your senses, take you around the world through food history and provide recipes you'll love.
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How did I become the "Pesto Pro?" After traveling to more than a dozen different countries, experiencing cultures, and expanding my language skills, I was inspired to share that awe and excitement with you. While pesto is most well known for its association with Italy—the country in which I spent most of my time abroad—it's so much more than basil and pine nuts. Through the pesto process, we can travel, learn, cook, and enjoy countless recipes.
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