Tag Archives: basil
Pesto, Pesto…
One of my favorite lines in a movie is from ‘When Harry Met Sally’; Carrie Fisher’s character Marie unknowingly quotes from Jess’ (Bruno Kirby) book by casually saying in a dinner conversation that “Pesto is the quiche of the 80’s”. Marie and Jess instantly form a bond ~ it is adorable and goes to show how something […]
‘King of the Herbs’…Beautiful Basil
Basil is the quintessential herb of the garden. The plants are grown as annuals in zone 7 where I live as they are frost sensitive. I must confess that hard as I have tried, I have never been able to grow basil inside. My kitchen is too drafty, dark and cool in the winter. I […]
Ali's Epicurean Gems 