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Did people make pesto before they had food processors? [I Experiment In Cooking]

I just made pesto for the first time. Using my home-grown basil, and also some baby spinach. And I put it in the freezer in an ice cube tray for now. No cheese in it, taking the recipe advice to add the cheese when I use it, since I was freezing it. So this was kind of exciting, though now I have to wash the parts of the food processor and put it away in the basement again. I hope I didn't use too much olive oil. Can you buy pesto ready-made? Was this worth it?
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My gran used to make it with a mortar and pestle. I make it in the blender or food ninja. Yes,you can buy it ready-made. I do often when I'm too lazy.
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JohnnySpot · 56-60, M
Did you wear safety glasses when you were making it?
JohnnySpot · 56-60, M
Doesn't just putting water in it and turning it on clean it?
Poppies · 61-69, F
@JohnnySpot Never tried that! But if I did I would use soapy water first, and then clear to rinse.
JohnnySpot · 56-60, M
I like to use warm water and a wet washcloth.
dancingtongue · 80-89, M
I hear my Sicilian in-laws laughing till they choke. Who could have afforded a food processor, even if they knew what they were?
curiosi · 61-69, F
I use a blender to make pesto, yes you can buy it in the store. It is better home made.
Poppies · 61-69, F
@curiosi @Maddie I hope you will be right about the home made being better! I'll have to try some from the grocery store as well to compare, though!

So I wonder if people who comment on making pesto always have a cat for the profile picture. So far it is 100%.
Elessar · 26-30, M
We always made it from scratch here, far before food processors were a thing.

Poppies · 61-69, F
@Elessar beautiful pictures
Maddie · 36-40, F
I have seen it in grocery stores and delicatessens. I’m thinking fresh is way better.
Carla · 61-69, F
I've been making it for years. Homemade, with fresh basil, is the ticket.
JohnnySpot · 56-60, M
In the olden days they made pesto out of bark.
Poppies · 61-69, F
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JohnnySpot · 56-60, M
They would also use some craw fish shells, for texture.
JohnnySpot · 56-60, M
I like the way you extend your pinky when you're pushing the buttons.

 
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