I've always been a fan of fresh basil pesto made from scratch rather than from a jar. It's actually quite simple to make and tastes so much better! Basil pesto can be used in so many ways and in so many dishes, and it adds an amazing punch of flavor by using just a small amount...
Basil is a typical container plant, usually planted on windowsills, but it can also be used in gardens. To keep the basil plants in good health and healthy, you must take care of them and inspect the plant frequently for any insects. It’s also an excellent plant to plant close to toma...
How Eating Fresh Basil Can Help Banish Those Arthritic Aches and PainsByline: writes ANASTASIA STEPHENSDaily Mail (London)
Leave your harvest out to dry uncovered for one to two weeks. Keep in mind that the thicker the leaves are, the longer it will take for them to dry out. Typically, air drying while flat will take a little longer than hanging. You will know when your cuttings are ready by crumbling so...
Using the tips I’m about to share with you, I was also able to keep basil fresh for three weeks—yes,weeks! If you’re ready to never waste fresh herbs again, keep reading. I’ll cover how to store fresh mint and mint leaves in your fridge and all of the different ways you can...
Instead add a little flavour to your fluids: fresh fruits and vegetables such as strawberry tops, cucumber, lemons and ginger are great options, while herbs such as fresh basil or mint add a little something extra. Prefer your fluids sweetened? Add for a dash of fruit juice – it's ...
Fresh basil can be dried in a food dehydrator, microwaved, or hung to dry. This will make it lose a bit of its fresh bite, but it'll keep for much, much longer. How To Propagate Basil: The Best Methods For Success Why go all winter without delicious fresh basil? Learn how to prop...
Keep Fresh Basil Leaves In Water image viaveg kitchen After harvesting your basil, don't put the leaves directly in the fridge. The leaves will turn black quickly and will become slimy when refrigerated and lose their spicy sweet flavor. To keep it fresh, I normally put it into a short,...
Step 05:Finally, wrap the leaves in clear plastic and put it in the refrigerator. Change the water every couple of days and trim the stems as needed to keep everything fresh for up to 2 weeks! Tip: An exception to this is Basil which is a soft herb too, but it’s very delicate ...
Freeze Fresh Basil Once you freeze fresh basil, a good argument can be made that it isn't fresh anymore. However, if you need basil to keep for longer than two weeks, you'll have tofreeze it. Freezing basil is considered the best way to store it for long periods while retaining its ...