When summer hits, we can’t get enough basil. From pizza to pesto to a perfect tomato sauce, a fresh supply of basil throughout the year is the stuff that dreams are made of. Unfortunately, basil isn’t naturally a “year round” plant. Rather, it’s a perennial plant that thrives in the warmth of summer, and then …
Fresh basil is one of the world’s most beloved herbs. You’ll find it on pizzas, in pesto and other pasta sauces, and in curries worldwide. While most of us would love an ongoing supply of fresh basil from our garden year round, basil is a perennial plant that’s not suited to growing over the winter. …
One of the world’s most popular and beloved culinary herbs, it’s easy to love the sweet, slightly anise, and peppery taste of sweet basil leaves. But have you ever found yourself wondering, can you eat basil stems? Whether you’re basil stem curious or you have a nagging guilt about throwing out those tender stems when …
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Cinnamon basil and Thai basil are two different cultivars of “normal basil,” but due to a linguistic quirk, these two very different basil varieties are sometimes confused for one another. If you’re wondering what’s the difference between Thai basil vs cinnamon basil, keep reading for the scoop! Cinnamon Basil and Thai Basil Are Different Cultivars …
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A traditional Pesto alla Genovese, made with lettuce leaf Tuscany basil leaves instead of Genovese basil. Transport yourself to the Tuscan countryside with this slightly milder, yet bountiful version of traditional basil pesto. What is Tuscany Basil? Tuscany basil is a type of lettuce leaf basil native to – you guessed it – the Tuscany …
A popular culinary herb in much of the world, basil (ocimum basilicum) is a green or purple leafy plant, and a member of the mint family (Lamiaceae) that shares some characteristics with its plant cousins. These include a square stem, pairs of leaves that grow on opposite sides of the stem, and whorled, irregular flowers. …
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Basil is a popular herb for experienced gardeners and kitchen gardeners, and many of us choose to grow basil in pots. Basil plants can thrive in pots, so long as it’s big enough and has adequate drainage holes. Which begs the question: what’s the ideal pot size for basil plants? What Size Pot for Basil …
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This blueberry vodka lemonade cocktail combines three summer fresh ingredients – fresh basil leaves, blueberries and lemons – in one refreshing drink, perfect for a hot summer day or evening. Using fresh ingredients (Fresh basil! Fresh blueberries! Fresh lemon! Oh My!) as well as a homemade basil blueberry vodka infusion and homemade lemon basil simple …
Basil Blueberry Vodka Lemonade Cocktail (A Quintessential Summer Cocktail!) Read More »
Fresh blueberries and fresh basil leaves are two of summer flavors that work perfectly together, and this basil and blueberry infused vodka is a genius way to combine the two. Homemade basil blueberry vodka marries sweet, fruity, and herbacious, making it perfect for an ice cold cocktail on a hot summer day or evening. 3 …
This lemon basil simple syrup is such an easy way to zhuzh up a huge range of recipes. Adding it to a cocktail, mocktail or other drink is an obvious use, but you can also drizzle it over baked fruit or cakes for an amazing, dessert, add it to pancakes instead of maple syrup, stir …
