Janet B. said...

>
> "Andy" <q> wrote in message
> ...
>>I think basil pesto could stand tall against cranberry sauce with
>>turkey.
>>
>> I've never seen it at the table. Why do you suppose?
>>
>> It sounds great, imho.
>>
>> Andy
>
> The original idea of Thanksgiving dinner is composed of traditional
> foods. The traditional foods are Fall harvest items. Basil is not one
> of the foods that is still available at this time of the year for most
> of the US. I think Rachel Ray or Giada was using basil in some sort
> of dish this last week -- or maybe it was Michael what's-his-name.
> Janet


Hrrumph!

This is the 21st century! It is available year round!

Andy