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# Raffi: Pesto Pasta
- URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/podcasts/your-last-meal/2021/04/raffi-pesto-pasta/
- Published: 2021-04-08T12:00:00.000Z
- Updated: 2026-05-05T19:52:15.000Z
- Description: It's been 41 years since Raffi's hit children's song Baby Beluga was released and he's still plucking away at the guitar and writing new tunes. Raffi is arguably the most famous performer of children's music in North America, but he's also an outspoken environmentalist and activist for climate ch
- Author: Rachel Belle
- Tags: Your Last Meal, #podcast, #delete-this-tag, #dovetail_34395a33-fe74-4a61-8496-a2120a7e4890

It's been 41 years since [Raffi's](https://raffinews.com/?ref=cascadepbs.org) hit children's song *Baby Beluga* was released and he's still plucking away at the guitar and writing new tunes. Raffi is arguably the most famous performer of children's music in North America, but he's also an outspoken environmentalist and activist for climate change, which greatly influences the way he eats (read: so many vegetables!).

Raffi loves pesto, a seemingly simple, five ingredient, raw Italian sauce. But every time host [Rachel Belle](https://www.instagram.com/hellorachelbelle/?hl=en&ref=cascadepbs.org) makes a batch, she's disappointed. So Daniel Gritzer, culinary director for *Serious Eats* and [recipe tester of many pestos](https://www.seriouseats.com/recipes/2014/07/best-pesto-recipe.html?ref=cascadepbs.org), breaks down what it takes to make the most delicious, creamy, vibrant green pesto. Hint: you won't be needing your food processor.

Keeping with the theme of children's entertainment and food, Rachel chats with Erika Thormahlen and Jeremy Konner, creators of the wonderful new Netflix show *[Waffles and Mochi](https://www.netflix.com/title/81035680?ref=cascadepbs.org),* a food and travel program for kids starring two culinary curious puppets. It's the first show produced by Michelle and Barack Obama's new production company, Higher Ground.

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