Garden Green Pesto

We love a good classic basil pesto as the next person, but did you know a pesto can be any ingredients? That’s right, any fresh young green(s) can become a beautiful pesto - the combinations are endless really. So next time instead of just eating the vegetable and throwing the tops away, consider creating a small batch of your very own homemade pesto.

The basic proportions of pesto are nuts, greens, cheese and olive oil. You can go old-school and use a mortar and pestle, but a food processor works just as well. Add all ingredients to the bowl of the machine and puree until smooth; add more oil for consistency and season to taste with salt. Pesto can be used right away or stored in the refrigerator for up to three days. You can also freeze it for up to 3 months.

Rasberrys Pesto Inspiration:

• Dill, Parsley, Lemon and Almonds

• Tarragon and Pistachios

• Cilantro with Peanuts and Sesame Oil

• Cilantro with Pecans and Jalapeno

• Basil with Lemon and Almonds

• Carrot Tops

• Spicy Mustard Greens

• Broccoli Leaf

• Beet Greens

Pro Tip: Use fresh grated cheese and toasted nuts, the flavor will be better.

Wood River Farmers Markets

We are so fortunate in this valley to have access to healthy, fresh food in our restuarants, grocery stores and farmers markets. We love buying local and supporting the growers in our area. We encourage you to support local wherever you are too. Here in our valley the Wood River Farmers Market is held twice per week in two different locations: Ketchum and Hailey.

The Ketchum Farmers Market is on Tuesday afternoons (as it always has been) and continues to operate out of the River Run parking lot. This market will go through September 28th, from 2:00 pm to 5:15 pm for walk-up sales. In addition, online pre-order pick-ups are from 5:30 pm to 6:00 pm those same days.

New in 2021 the Hailey Farmers Market is taking place on Saturdays! This is so exciting for the community, including us! Now through September 21st from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm at Roberta McKercher Park you can enjoy producers selling fruits, vegetables and flowers. Seasonally available honey, cheese, eggs, meats as well as prepared food offferings including salads, soups, crackers, cookies and many other products. Lots of baked goods, artisian breads, pies and other desserts, jams, jellies, sauces and dressings. Health products and body lotions. Some crafts including jewlery.

See you there!

Wood River Farmers Market

Carrot Cake Oatmeal Pancakes

1 1/2 cups old-fashioned oats

1 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)

1 egg, beaten

1/2 tsp baking powder

1/2 tsp cinnamon

1/4 tsp ginger

1/4 tsp nutmeg

1/4 tsp salt

1 tsp vanilla

Butter or oil for the griddle

1/2 cup grated carrots ***make it Rasberrys-like by subbing sweet potato, parsnip or strained apple***

Maple syrup, butter, extra carrots and chopped nuts for topping (optional)

Grind oats in a blender for a few seconds, until they have a flour-like texture. Combine the oats, milk and egg; let sit for 10 minutes. Stir in baking powder, spices and vanilla.

Heat a griddle or skillet over medium. Spray with oil or melt a pat of butter. For each pancake, drop and spread a scant 1/4 cup of batter into a 4-inch round. Sprinkle evenly with about 1 1/2 Tbsp grated carrots.

Cook pancakes, three at a time, until small bubbles form and pop on the top. Flip, and cook 1 to 2 minutes more until golden on the other side. Serve warm with desired toppings. Makes 2 servings.

Source: April 2021 Costco Connection, recipe by Marisa Moore.