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- Scientific name: Ocimum basilicum
- Also known as Sweet Basil
- Cultivated for more than 5,000 years
- Comes from the Greek word for King
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Basil is a perennial green leafy herb native to India and other tropical climates in Asia. It is an important herb in Italian, Thai, and Vietnamese cuisines.
Basil is most potent when used fresh and is the featured ingredient in pesto, an Italian herb sauce made with garlic, olive oil, pine nuts and a hard cheese such as Parmesan Cheese or Romano Cheese.
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Cooking and Storing Tips
The fresh herb can keep for several days in plastic bags in the refrigerator, or in the freezer, after being blanched in hot water. When cooking, it is best to add basil at the last moment since heat diminishes the flavor. -
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Basil Questions
Why is Basil so hard to grow on my balcony? Gardeners, got any tips? 4 AnswersHere are some tips: - Basil is a tender annual that is very susceptible to damage during an overnight frost . . . bring in overnight if frost is predicted and... read more
Cooking in the Kitchen : What is a great dish to make using the herb Basil? 2 AnswersThis is so good with fresh summer tomatoes! You must give it a try. Insalata Caprese Salad 1/2 pound fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced 1/4-inch thick 2 large rip... read more
How expensive are Basil Soda Dresses? 1 AnswerThere is no information on their site. You can email basil@basilsoda.com and ask for it. read more
What are the medicinal benefits of Basil leaves? 2 Answers-----quote----- Tulasi plant in your garden is like a doctor in your house. Tulsi or the holy basil, worshiped by Hindu religious tradition is considered as h... read more
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thank goodness the donkeys are moving on today, poor basil was out of his mind
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delicious minestrone + penne&basil from soup spoon! feeling refreshed and pumped to study :)
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All my poker winnings from last night have been handed over to the wife. I am Basil Fawlty.
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@atJOSEPH I always assumed it was Basil Haydens, with the American pronunciation.
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