Comments on: hemp pesto

By: jacqueline

jacqueline — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 05:19:32 +0000

that’s a great question, shannon. hemp is a plant that can be used for lots of different things. the flowers do produce thc, which is the chemical that causes people to feel high. but some strands of hemp produce more thc than others, and it’s only if the plant is brought to flower.

if the plant is pollinated and produces seeds, those seeds are particularly high in essential fatty acids and fiber. they have a great buttery taste but don’t contain thc and therefore don’t get you high. the stem of the plant is also used to it’s fiber, which is woven into fabric or rope.

hope that helps!

By: Shannon L

Shannon L — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 01:42:43 +0000

Isn’t hemp like weed? I am not sure, so I dont really know what I am talking about but that was always my impression? So will it like get you high if you eat it? I really dont know what I am talking about, I am just curious…

By: jacqueline

jacqueline — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 00:31:40 +0000

that’s a great idea michaela! i’ve eaten dandelion pesto before but never tried my hand at making it. i’ll be trying that out very soon.

thanks for the tip!

By: Michaela Griffin Corde

Michaela Griffin Corde — Wed, 08 Oct 2008 21:37:47 +0000

You should try making pesto with dandelion greens from the yard. I think you would love it. I have been picking them right before we mow, washing them really well (no one likes to eat dog pee) and throw em into the blender with some nuts (i have used walnuts or cashews), garlic, salt, pepper, a little mint/oregano, olive oil (or when I didnt have any nuts or olive oil I used some tofu) and some water. Blend it all up into yummy goodness and eat on everything.