Spinach, Cucumber, and Basil SoupOne thing about living in a warmer climate is that you have to wait a long time for "soup weather." A seriously long time. Thankfully, there are some soups that we Southerners can eat during the warmer months that don't make us feel like we have…
Fresh Basil Pesto!If you're like me, one of the reasons you grow basil is so that you'll have plenty of delicious pesto on hand. The traditional way of making this delightful sauce is with Parmesan cheese and pine nuts. For those of us with an autoimmune issue, or if you…
Someone once said that basil tastes like summer. I would agree. This beautiful herb flourishes in the summer months, and its very distinctive taste and fragrance are unlike any other member of the mint family to which it belongs. Basil originated from India, and it is a key ingredient in…