It’s not every day that nursing is associated with a line of freshly made pesto sauces. However, in the case of Yolanda Pesto, Yolanda Amato is the nurse behind the unique flavor and fresh homemade appeal of four varieties of pesto sauce. Conventional this line is not. The finest, freshest, all natural ingredients are combined with a unique twist on traditional flavors that tantalizes the taste buds and calls for the companionship of a multitude of dishes.
A nurse by day, passionate “foodie” by night and full-time mom to a son with special needs and two daughters, Yolanda discovered her passion for pesto in 1993 when she tried the recipe on a sun-dried tomato container. Her very first exposure to pesto, she subsequently tweaked and experimented until she was satisfied with her interpretation of Sun-dried Tomato Pesto. Her foray into basil/garlic pesto began with a recipe from a friend that diverged into Classic Almond Pesto when she found she had only almonds in the pantry. Yolanda’s Roasted Red Pepper Pesto invokes the smoky flavor of fire-roasted red peppers, and her one-of-a-kind Cajun Pepper Pesto speaks for itself!
As a nurse, Yolanda’s concerns extend beyond flavor to the health aspects of her product. Her pestos are packed with antioxidants and are minimally processed to enable maximum nutrient value and contain no preservatives or artificial colors.
Pesto – The New Ketchup
Yolanda’s vision is that pesto, with its explosive flavor and healthy ingredients, will become as commonplace as ketchup on the condiment tray. Packaged in a PET plastic squeezable bottle, Yolanda Pestos are lightweight, portable and durable. Already popular with pasta, pesto is an ideal partner for pizza, burgers, sandwiches, and just about any dish. It’s also delicious solo as a dip. The Food Network’s Bobby Flay was famously quoted as saying “Pesto is the new ketchup”.
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