When I lived in Italy in my early 20’s I was OBSESSED with pesto. My roommates and I would head to this little forno (Italian bakery) near our apartment and buy a big tub of fresh pesto with a couple of warm, crusty baguettes. The pesto, unsurprisingly, would last about a day, maybe two if we were restrained. The pesto, and the daily gelato, probably definitely contributed to the few additional pounds I took home with me! I haven’t really indulged much in pesto since that time apart from the odd meal here or there. The main reason of course is because it is not vegan (and sometimes not even vegetarian). The other is because it is absolutely saturated with oil – which is probably what makes it so delicious. There are studies that show we shouldn’t eat any types of oil at all, so I try not to add it to anything I make. It’s unavoidable of course when you go out to eat, or if you are partial to some vegan junk food once in a while like I am, but if I can avoid it at home I always do. Craving pesto again one day, I decided […]