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Spicy Globe Bush Basil.
Basil is one of the most loved culinary herbs. Its scent and flavor are said to be somewhat grassy with a hint of anise. It's used in many dishes.
There are many cultivars (cultivated varieties) of basil, and some, such as lemon basils, are bred to contain a higher content of certain oils, so as to produce a stronger flavor of one kind or another. With so many different kinds of basils, they grow in many different sizes and shapes, and producing varying flavor and aroma.
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Spicy Globe Bush Basil.
Basil is one of the most loved culinary herbs. Its scent and flavor are said to be somewhat grassy with a hint of anise. It's used in many dishes.
There are many cultivars (cultivated varieties) of basil, and some, such as lemon basils, are bred to contain a higher content of certain oils, so as to produce a stronger flavor of one kind or another. With so many different kinds of basils, they grow in many different sizes and shapes, and producing varying flavor and aroma.
My basil: Let me show you it.
The leaves are looking a bit worse for wear, but the fact that it's flowering is good, right? I can't keep basil alive to save my soul.
My first time buying loose stalks of basil, strangely enough. I didn't think old ladies would be selling them at the wet market but that one stall does!
The basil looks bedraggled right now, but I think it will do fine. Also, you can see some parsley right behind, in the ground, and then some onions and volunteer cilantro that has sprouted up where the old stuff went to seed.
Waaaay on the Eastern edge of Holland, near Germany lies Basil - makers of the finest bicycle bags we have seen.
Basil
Man of snow and hips,
Absent lips,
Rusty arms and acorn charms
Basil the snowman - made with love out of primitive odds and ends
Local basils are thriving in my garden window. Their flowers are fragrant and full of aroma. Each time I smell them I think of making pesto.
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Wind is making the subject move
Basil in some leftover jiffy pellets. Probably not the best way to do herbs, but I was eager to start growing something.
Basil was a dog surrendered to us due to allergies. He is a long-haired chihuahua and a total lover. SO CUTE. He already has a home, too!
Basil is my little assistant. He follows me everywhere and makes sure the orders are packed to his satisfaction.
The Chia Herb Garden died, I had basil outside that I was going to bring in for the winter but never did, so I got a basil plant at Bachman's. The Christmas Cactus next to it never blossoms.
This is Basil from a color negative scanned into a JPG image.
Odds are this photo is from the 1990's.
In the Spring Garden Market in Philadelphia, one can find a variety of Asian groceries, including this rather disturbing looking basil seed milk.
Getting ready for pesto production. the Basil is ready to go and I am ready for a new batch of Pesto. Yumm
I use basil almost every day, so there's always plenty of it around. A very aromatic herb used in Italian cuisine.