I was strolling the aisles of our local Farmers Market last week when say big bunches of basil.  I immediately thought of two things: caprese salad and pesto.  To my mind, pesto is one of those dishes you make once, and then want to keep making.  Chef Jerry Pellegrino said we are lucky because this is the perfect time of year to get into the habit.

<p>I was strolling the aisles of our local Farmers Market last week when say big bunches of basil.  I immediately thought of two things: caprese salad and pesto.  To my mind, pesto is one of those dishes you make once, and then want to keep making.  Chef Jerry Pellegrino said we are lucky because this is the perfect time of year to get into the habit.</p>

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