Yesterday I went to a local library sale and found a few bargains.I usually head straight for the foreign language books as Im always guaranteed to find children's books from the 60's/70's... i love the sweet illustrations.
I also found these small but beautiful red leather bound novellas with gorgeous gold detailing for only 20 cents each...stunning! they'd be
perfect for altered book projects - they had quite a few and I just wanted to grab more but Im trying really hard to declutter so I cant give every book a second chance.Last night I made some pesto sauce...there's something exciting about making things from scratch and since i have plenty of fresh basil I thought Id give it a try - it was so easy!! and so tasty!!
1 cup basil leaves
1/2 cup olive oil
2 cloves garlic
3 Tablespoons pine nuts ( i didnt have any so used cashews - just as creamy)
Salt
Blend until a smooth paste
Stir in 2-3 Tablespoons parmesan cheese
Add to pasta - I boiled up some gnocchi and you can add some pasta water to thin the sauce out! The gnocchi was from an Italian deli - not made from scratch...maybe next time....
Hi Anastasia,
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for stopping by :)
This is my first time visiting your blog and wow I had fun looking around. I too am a big fan of childrens book illustrations. Especially of the vintage variety. I have a small collection of cards and fairytale books that i've bought from flea markets and vinnies.
Anna :)
I can't resist a children's vintage book either. That pesto looks great, I'll have a go when my basil takes off!
ReplyDeleteI love library sales. You found some great books. Thanks for sharing the recipe. I need to plant some basil. It grows so fast here.
ReplyDeleteLooks like that first book is illustrated by Alain Gree?
ReplyDeleteAnd i used to love the books by Enid Blyton!
Lucky you with those amazing bookfinds!
Great bargains you found! I love pesto sauce, it's so easy isn't it, no cooking or waiting or boiling, just whack it all in the food processor!
ReplyDeleteWhat great finds! I love those red books!
ReplyDeleteYour books look so cute, great buys (the leather bound ones are gorgeous)!
ReplyDeleteohhhh yes! it is Alain Gree illustrations
ReplyDeletehow cool! and at 20cents
what a find!
homemade pesto is one of my absolute favorite things... i always intend to make a big batch and freeze it to get me through the winter but i never do! alas... a few more months :) xox
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