Tag Archives: basil
Herb Companion Chart
You can use the chart below as an easy reference to determine what herbs and plants work best together and those that are better to avoid. Herb Companion Plants Plants to Avoid Basil Tomatoes, chives, onion family plants, cilantro, oregano … Continue reading
Fresh Herbs Inspiration
Here’s some ideas and inspiration for creatively using the herbs you buy or grow: Basil – Caprese salad — basil, tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, salt, olive oil — is a summer staple, but you can also enliven a deli meat sandwich … Continue reading
What the Hell? Basil
Someone once texted me a picture of fresh basil and asked, “What’s this?” So, I sent him a pesto recipe. He made it and texted back, ‘Oh my God, this is so good”
Blend Some Pesto
Best for: Basil, cilantro, parsley, tarragon and mint. Keep: Refrigerate for up to 3 days; freeze for up to 6 months. Use: Toss with pasta, swirl into soup, drizzle onto veggies, mix with plain yogurt for a dip or dollop … Continue reading
Basil’n Apple Martini
Originally posted on Real Life of an MSW:
I made some drinks for some of my circle as we gathered to watch a few episodes of This is Us. When K smiled and asked, “Oh my God, are you practicing…
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