How to Freeze Basil in Ice Cube Trays
This year my basil did fantastic, in fact the best I’ve ever had. I even grew it all in pots on my back deck. So this past week I decided it was time to cut as much as I could off and start preserving them for the winter months. I decided to put together a...It’s Spring… and I’m thinking about my herbs
Solomon in the Bible talked about ants… yes ants. I can understand why. Ants are great motivators when it comes to working hard and preparing, but in the case of this blog… gardening. Ants are always working and gathering up their food to store in...Help…my basil is going to seed!
I was in my garden yesterday and noticed that my basil was forming flowers, which means that it is going to seed. The flavor of the fresh basil changes as it goes to seed, so it was time to do something. Well…not a problem…just dry it! Now, I do not...Herb Series- Part One: Sweet Basil
As the first part of my herb series I will talk about basil. I was going to do garlic even though it is not an “herb”, however ends up I’m a bit late in the game. Garlic has to be planted in the autumn or early winter. I have...Ciao! Benvenuto to SimpleItalianCooking! I hope you are enjoying my Italian recipes! Want some more delivered to you inbox?
