pesto

A home gardener says an underwhelming Panera sandwich for lunch prompted them to harvest a chunk of their thriving basil plants and make fresh pesto for dinner. The small story of salvaging the day's meal with homegrown herbs is striking a chord with fellow gardeners who know the satisfaction of a bumper basil crop.

The Bridgton Farmers' Market in Maine has shared a recipe for classic minestrone soup topped with pesto, encouraging shoppers to cook with fresh, seasonal produce available from local vendors. The recipe was published by The Conway Daily Sun as part of its ongoing coverage of the market and local food.