Something I discovered about Finns is their history of using every part of a tree for medicine, food, shelter, clothing, shoes, dishes, hats, the list goes on & on. For example, I learned from Finns that the young spruce sprouts are edible, and they taste delicious! Fortunately Spruce grows in my yard so I made Spruce Sprout Pesto again this year. The taste is vibrant & fresh and so welcome after months of cold weather!
Recipe Spruce Pesto: 1 cup Spruce Sprouts, a few Basil leaves, 1/4 cup chopped hazelnuts, 1/3 cup nutritional yeast, 1/8 cup olive oil, juice of 1/4 lemon, couple pinches sea salt. Blend all ingredients in a blender. Add a little more olive oil or water to make it creamier and easier to blend. Keep refrigerated and eat within a week. But this tastes so delicious it will probably be gone within a couple days! I spread Spruce Bud Pesto on rye bread or dip chips or veggies in it.
Enjoy! ..
