I just want to start a flame in your heart

Ugh, pesto flop. I felt compelled to scribble a few sharp comments in the recipe book after that mess. Honestly, cookbook, what are you trying to do? Kill me softly with basil?

However, in true Minnesotan style, our guests did not complain about the nuclear green pasta paste other than making the occasional noncommittal "Oh goodness, this certainly has bite to it" and "Please can somebody pass the bread PLEASE" sort of remarks. Some of them, out of stiff-upper-lip politeness, even had seconds. I am heartily impressed. Minnesota 4 lyfe.

And I think my blender is going to taste like basil hell forever. Anybody for a glass of basil flavored lassi? How about a basil smoothie? You know where to find me if you do.