I had so much basil that I had to make pesto today. We made 3 batches of basil/parsley/walnut pesto with garlic, a bit of lemon zest/juice and some parmesan.

We started with about 9 cups of herbs p(I use about 2/3 basil to 1/3 parsley) and ended up with 2 cups of pesto. I freeze mine in 1/4 cup portions for use on pizza or pasta later. Hope to get another batch or 2 this large for the freezer later. Cannot have enough pesto to get you through the winter.

What are you doing with your summer herbs?

I have a whole bunch drying on racks
Mint
sage
thyme
rosemary
oregano


Last week froze a bunch of cilantro just before bolt

and am sipping on some fresh mint tea today

Enjoy them in the outdoors and as cuttings inside. Bees think they are growing my basils

Not much. I mostly give my basil away to friends. Waiting for tomatoes to be ripe so that I can use some myself.

Rita--make pesto and freeze it!!!! You'll be so grateful for that taste of summer when are gardens are put to bed. If you are giving away your basil, you should send some to me

mom2goldens said:Rita--make pesto and freeze it!!!! You'll be so grateful for that taste of summer when are gardens are put to bed. If you are giving away your basil, you should send some to me

I have so much basil because I started my own from seed. Yup giving it away lately.