Hello everyone! Well, as you may or may not have read on 
Hello again, Hip Foodie Mom readers!
I wonder if Alice is thinking about us? Do you think we can lure her with a nice bowl of whole wheat pasta smothered in a luscious spinach, lemon and pine nut pasta? No? I figured as much too. I mean, she’s on a more than deserved vacation people, growing freckles and making sand castles with her girls.
Let’s talk about this recipe then, until she comes back.
This is a recipe that I came up with after visiting an open organic and artisanal market that happens every month in this city, 
For now, I urge you to try it and make a quick lunch, preferably outside in the sun, in the company of family and friends. It’s even good cold. But I already told you that.
Before I go, I want to thank my friend for having me guest posting here. She’s as loyal and caring as a food blogger can be, not only with others but with life in general. Such a marvelous thing for fate to throw her in my path. You can read more about how we met in the 
that looks good and so healthy! gonna have to try it!
yes Grace, you must try this!! All of Paula’s recipes are wonderful!
Hi Alice and Paula!
Paula I agree lemon is way better here with the pesto, for sure tastes heavenly good and I am so in love with your pasta, very pretty and a great choice for this pasta sauce.
Helene,
I also can’t wait to try Paula’s pesto. . I’ve never added lemon juice to my pesto but you can bet I will now! Nice to meet you!
Thanks Alice for having me here! You enjoy your vacation my friend, as much as you can!! Happy to be sharing this pesto with your readers!
Thank you Paula! So far, we are having a great time!! thank you again!
Wow you are quite the busy lady! Congrats on your upcoming move. I agree–its so nice to have so many amazing friends to turn to in the food blogging community! This past looks delish!
Thank you, Katie! and yes, I honestly LOVE my food blogging friends!
I just adore lemon in savory recipes. Paired with parsley and arugula what’s not to enjoy!
Hi Deb!
yes, I can’t wait to try this one. . yum!
I adore pesto. Can you believe I only made it for the first time this past month? What the heck took me so long? I can’t wait to try Paula’s spinach and lemon version. It would taste fabulous slathered on everything. You and Paula are simply the best – I know that I can count on you ladies for anything, and vice versa. I’d be there for you in a heartbeat! Enjoy every moment of your vacay, Alice! You deserve it.
Thank you so much, Nancy!! I know. . I also can’t wait to try Paula’s pesto. . I feel the same way about you and Paula! 🙂 and thank you . . will do my best to enjoy and kick back!
Looks great and I bet it tastes great, too Paula! And Madison is a great place, Alice!
Hi Abbe,
Thank you so much for saying that Madison is a great place. . we don’t know anyone there. . and just moving in general is tough. . I’m super sad about leaving Seattle but I am going to meet some friends of friends in Madison. This was so nice for me to read .. thank you!!
Nice to “meet” you through Paula, Alice! I look forward to perusing your pages! ~ David
Hi David!!
likewise!! and thank you for stopping by! Cheers!
Alice, sorry to hear your mom has to go thru surgery. Glad you’ll be there for your family. Just lifted a prayer for them.
Thank you so much, Addy! Grace, my sister, is my mom’s donor. . so if you could pray for them both that would be fantastic!! Smooth surgery and speedy recovery ..
Oh wow your sister is the donor?! I will pray for both of them! Keep us posted how everything goes.
By the way, you’re becoming a really awesome food stylist! Love seeing your food photos.
I’m a huge fan of Paula too! So lovely to see her here. What a gorgeous recipe. I’m a bit ashamed to admit that I have never made pesto from anything other than basil. Will definitely have to change that now. 🙂
Hi Maria,
no shame in that at all! now you can explore different things. I can’t wait to try this recipe from Paula. . and arugula + basil as well makes an absolutely delicious pesto!
Pasta + Pesto = two things that I always miss the most, especially since I’m all about pasta. Adding arugula and shallots definitely makes this pasta extra delicious. Can’t wait to try the recipe. Yum!
Pesto is a big favorite of mine. I love this recipe variation. I can’t wait to try it and the tip about using leftovers from frig is great.