Basil

This is the final post in my series on simple preserving. I hope you’ve enjoyed following along and that you’ve learned something new and been inspired to connect with the seasons and r…

Put this flavorful herb to work!

As one of the easiest herbs to grow indoors, many newbie gardeners may find themselves landed with an abundance of pungent and peppery fresh basil leaves to use up. Availing of the flavor and healing

Harvesting basil, how to pick basil leaves, using it in recipes. Here's the technique to use for picking basil all season long.

Chickpea and Tomato Salad with Fresh Basil is the easiest salad you will make this summer!

Hummus is one of my favorite snacks. I pack it with my lunch along with some carrots and celery sticks for a healthy afternoon snack. Sometimes when my husband is out of town, I will just eat carrots and hummus for dinner. Don't judge, guys. Sometimes even I don't feel like cooking dinner! And carro

New York City isn’t exactly the ideal place for planting a vegetable garden. Or, at least the kind of vegetable garden I’d love to have. Herb gardens on the other hand are totally doable for city dwellers, and something I’ve had great success with over the years. This year, in particular, I’ve watched my small basil plant flourish and grow like wildfire.

As one of the easiest herbs to grow indoors, many newbie gardeners may find themselves landed with an abundance of pungent and peppery fresh basil leaves to use up. Availing of the flavor and healing

As one of the easiest herbs to grow indoors, many newbie gardeners may find themselves landed with an abundance of pungent and peppery fresh basil leaves to use up. Availing of the flavor and healing

Wondering how to trim basil plants for a larger harvest? It's easy! The key is to pinch often to stimulate growth. Read on to learn more!