Tuesday, May 29, 2012


    We have been growing  basil in our Earth-Box for about a month and it is seriously huge, tonight we just picked off 1 and 3/4 lb of Basil leaves! 
 Etymology_Basil_
   In Greek it means King or Royal. Basil has been rumored to help in the breeding of scorpions. Its oils are antioxidants, helping to protect against both  heart disease and cancer. Keeping basil in your pocket is considered by some to be Good-Luck. It has long since been used as an ancient fragrance for perfumes. In India it has been placed upon the deceased for safe passage into the after-life. 
     To save your Basil ....
  Google Says_
1.) One option is to add the basil leaves into your ice cube trays and freeze them with water. Later take out the
 ice cube and add it to whatever dish you are making, the water will evaporate.
2.) Or you can throw the leaves into a food processor with enough oil to make a thick or thin paste 
depending on your taste preference. You then put the paste in a zip-lock freezer bag and lay 
it flat in the freezer. When you are ready to use the paste you can break off a piece and put it 
into the recipe. You would want to use this for dishes that have some form of liquid in it, such as a sauce,
soup, or salad dressings.
3.) You can also place them on a cookie sheet and put it in the freezer. After the leaves are completely frozen you can put them into a zip-lock freezer bag.
    *You can also clone your healthiest plant by taking a 4 inch cutting from the stem and rooting them in
      water...cut beneath the node from the original stem and change the water when needed!
  -JD

2 comments:

  1. So jealous of your basil.....like seriously... Also, no more Baboli pizza crust, I made another batch for dinner tonight, it's so easy! Check out my blog, I updated the directions a bit :)

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  2. I'll have to give it a whirl! I will use your recipe.

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