Happy Monday - Pesto

This meal was only possible through my friend, Sophia. Awhile back I had a status on my gmail that read that I wanted a food processor, I was so careless for not having registered for one for my wedding (for those of you engaged women, don't forget to add it!). Fast forward a few months and I get an email from Sophia saying that she remembered I wanted a food processor and she had a new one that she didn't need anymore so she was looking to get rid of it. And before she asked anyone else, she asked me! That was the first shocker. I excitingly responded, YES please, how much? And she graciously said no charge! Cue second shocker.  :) Sophia, thank you thank youuuuu! You reminded me of how graciousness is truly a blessing and gift. 

I knew that the first thing I wanted to try and make with my new food processor was pesto.  So I did.

 did you know that another word for pine nuts is pignoli?

and did you know nuts are hecka expensive??

 The color wasn't as bright green as I had hoped. I learned that basil oxidizes like avocados and that adding spinach helps bring the bright green color. Something to keep in mind next time. 

The final product. The husband is always gracious to eat my first timer meals.