Martin & Sylvia's: Saturdays! Printable Project Page: Pesto
In the Martin & Sylvia: Saturdays! story “Ramps and Rapunzel,” Momma shows brother and sister how to make a delicious pesto using “ramps” (otherwise known as wild leeks).
You can make your own pesto using all sorts of ingredients: basil, arugula, or mint! Pine nuts, walnuts, or sunflower seeds! Plus oil, garlic and different cheeses.
Here’s an easy basic recipe: 2 cups basil (or arugula or ramps or mint!) ½ cup oil ¼-½ cup nuts ½ cup grated hard cheese (as in parmesan, but that’s optional).
Pick your ingredients and then blend or pound them all together into a paste. Add salt or garlic or more ingredients until you have a delicious pesto. Have fun experimenting!
About the Authors
David Sewell McCann
David Sewell McCann fell in love with spinning stories in first grade – the day a storyteller came to his class and captured his mind and imagination. He has been engaged in storytelling all of his adult life through painting, film-making, teaching and performing. Out of his experience as a Waldorf elementary class teacher and parent, he has developed a four step method of intuitive storytelling, which he now shares through workshops and through this website.
Jenny Barandich
Jenny Barandich is the graphic designer who brings color and magic to all of Sparkle’s graphics.
With more than 20 years of experience, Jenny works with clients both locally and worldwide. She believes in unique yet practical designs that suit her clients’ needs, covering a wide range of industries including publishing, high-tech, nonprofit, medical, communications, and marketing. Jenny received a B.A. in Visual Communication from the Avni Institute of Art and Design in Tel Aviv. She now lives in Toronto with her husband and three children.
