sunflower seed herb pesto

The Garden is off to a slow start this year - one day we are blessed with clear skies and 80 degrees, the very next day 50 degrees and rain. The silver lining- the herbs and greens are doing amazingly well! A few years ago I added perennial herbs to the Garden- perennials come back year after year without and poking or prodding from the gardener needed. They are the first to sprout up, giving your garden life once again. This pesto was inspired by my garden herbs; chives, tarragon, thyme, oregano & winter savory. The beauty of this pesto is the ability to use any herb growing in your garden- throw in some greens too if that's what abundant in your garden. Sunflower seeds are used in place of the more traditional pine nut, making this nut allergy friendly and a little more frugal  than a traditional pesto.

weekly life through instagram eyes

 { Peanut Butter Chocolate Banana Smoothie with Vanilla Protein Powder topped with cinnamon}

My days have been so all over the place- I am serious lacking motivation in the blogging department and need to find some inspiration and motivation. The beautiful weather and warm days are partly to blame along with the garden constantly calling my name. I love day dreaming about all the goodness that will be coming from the garden within a few short months, I was lucky enough to snap off my first asparagus spear for a quick mid morning snack out in the garden- I never knew asparagus could taste out of this world...the one I grew did and only took me 3 years for the first taste.

I have a slew of amazing recipes in my Que waiting to be made and photographed beautifully.....I am hoping this coming Sunday will be a day of baking and creating. Until then, here's what I've been up too these past couple of weeks- enjoy!

weekly life through instagram eyes

I know I say this allllll the time, but, this. bread. was. amazing - Cinnamon Maple Raisin Boule, you have won my heart. {rough recipe on my Facebook page}

Spring is here!!! I have been spending most of my free time in the garden; prepping the soil, planting carrots, peas, beets, chard and sunflowers, and taking care of my little seedlings. Things will be a bit quiet around here recipe wise, I am shooting for at least 1-2 new recipes per week for the blog during the month of May, after such a long winter I want nothing more than to be outside in the sunshine.

Happy Friday!

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