>THIS WEEK’S SUBSCRIBER MENU:
1 or 2 bunches of fresh Basil
1 or 2 cloves of Garlic
Olive Oil
Salt and Pepper
1. If the basil is young and fresh, throw the whole bunch (minus rubber band) into the food processor or blender, along with the peeled garlic cloves. If it’s a little more mature, remove and use only the leaves, not any tough stems.
2. Turn on the machine and slowly pour in olive oil until the mixture blends nicely and is slightly runny. You want it to pour and blend easily.
3. Add salt and pepper to taste.
4. Top with grated Parmesan or Pecorino (our favorite) cheese. (Our favorite brand is Fulvi, from Italy. You can find it at Whole Foods or at DeLaurenti at Pike Place Market (and now at Trader Joe’s! It doesn’t say Fulvi, but their pecorino is the same stuff). Some people find this brand too strong, though—we like stinky cheese and salty olives in our house.)
Whistling Train Farm 