Summertime

I made pesto with basil from the farmers' market, then used it to make a homemade pizza that turned out great. And yesterday I started making a doll quilt that I've had in mind for a while. It's a simple checkerboard pattern with gingham and a floral fabric and will be very sweet when it's finished.

Here's the pesto recipe:

1 cup pine nuts
salt and pepper
4 cups fresh basil leaves
2 cloves garlic
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil

Combine all ingredients except oil in a food processor and process until finely chopped.

While machine runs, pour oil slowly through feed tube and process until smooth.

Makes about 1 cup.