1. The author of a blog I read every now and then recently posted about the cathartic effect of a sad movie. This got me thinking about my favorite tear-jerker movies… you know, the ones you sit down to watch with a box of tissues at the ready. I realized that many of my all-time favorite films are actually quite sad at the end: Braveheart, Legends of the Fall, Brokeback Mountain, The Departed… (the list goes on); not quite sure what that says about me? I guess I just enjoy a good cry every now and then.
2. The company I develop recipes for – Key Ingredient – has just released an explanatory video detailing in a concise manner what they’re all about. Check it out here!
3. Although I am aware that it is still mid-summer, I am already longing for fall. We are in Lincoln City, OR* (right on the coast – about 2 hours west of Portland) for John’s cousin’s wedding weekend and the cool temperatures have me yearning for crisp days and warm sweaters.
4. Despite #3, I’m still enjoying summer’s bounty to the fullest, and my Basil Walnut Pesto is a fantastic summery addition to any meal (or snack).
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*I’m falling in love with the coast of Oregon! Not only is the coastline gorgeous, but the fresh seafood is just as good as back home in Boston.
Exhibit A:
Some of the guys went fishing a few days ago and caught a ton of fresh crabs. These legs and claws were so good! Sweet & succulent crab meat ranks even higher than lobster in my book ;). Mmmmm.
Those are some of the best looking crabs I’ve seen! Oregon sounds wonderful. I’ve never been but I keep hearing such great things about it.
We went to Portland and Hood River last summer, and I absolutely fell in love. Ben and I even talked about moving there… maybe someday!
oh man, my basil is OUT OF CONTROL. pesto has to happen soon!!
I love pesto made with walnuts. I wish we had Oregon temperatures here. Today is to be 107.
I just got a huge bag of basil from a friend and have been wanting to try making pesto. I’m off to check out your recipe!
That looks really good, i love pesto
I like eating crab too.very good
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I love pesto too and it looks so simple to make, must have a go.
That pesto looks so good! I can’t wait to try this and put it on my next sandwich.
That looks absolutely delicious. YUM. Its funny because my wife used to make a great basil walnut pesto. I might have to get her to make another one :)