While most everything here is MORE expensive, every now and then I get lucky and find a screaming deal. This lovely bunch of basil only put me back 99 cents! I was so proud of my purchase that when I got home I put the basil in a vase to make a divine smelling bouquet of goodness. While making dinner, I would simply pluck basil leaves from my bouquet and add them to the dish. Needless to say, our dinner was very "basily" that night...and for good reason.
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
fresh basil
While most everything here is MORE expensive, every now and then I get lucky and find a screaming deal. This lovely bunch of basil only put me back 99 cents! I was so proud of my purchase that when I got home I put the basil in a vase to make a divine smelling bouquet of goodness. While making dinner, I would simply pluck basil leaves from my bouquet and add them to the dish. Needless to say, our dinner was very "basily" that night...and for good reason.
Good timing- I just bought fresh basil for the first time ever in my life yesterday. And I bought it to make your corn salad! But I'm not so sure I did it right. . . how do you julienne fresh herbs?
ReplyDeleteHey Kel...it's really easy to julienne the herbs. Basil has a trick to it that is super easy. This video should be informative and a quick way to learn.
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I have loved having fresh herbs around - you've truly inspired me. We now grow our own basil & cilantro so that I'm not always running to the store for it.
ReplyDeletewhat a wonderful idea, i think basil is my favorite herb.
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