Everyone needs a favorite spice, don't they? Mine is basil. I fell in love with basil the first time I bought it fresh (makes such a difference, doesn't it?). It has such a fresh aroma, and its flavor is distinctive, but not overwhelming at all. AND then I find out that many herbalists recommend basil for those who have digestive issues and motion sickness because of basil's anitpasmodic properties. Does it get any better than that? Basil, I am in love...
Here are some fun facts about my pal basil -
1. Basil is part of the mint family.
2. The primary source of the worlds basil comes from Egypt, followed by the U.S.
3. Basil is Greek for "royal".
4. If preserved in olive oil, basil can keep up to 6 months!
5. In Italy, basil is a token of love. In Romania, if a girl gives a sprig to her boyfriend, they are engaged. A good hindu is laid to rest with basil on their chest and it serves as a passport into paradise.
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