Abundant basil

From: Southern Living | Date: September 1, 2003| Author: | Copyright information

Is it possible to have too much of this flavorful herb? We asked two Southern gardeners for their thoughts.

It's the end of summer. The kids head back to school, the nights get the first hint of autumn, and the basil keeps arriving by the truckload. How do you handle the inevitable surplus?

Pete Madsen, owner of Pete's Herbs in Charleston, South Carolina, feels the answer is simple. "Think pesto for Christmas. Think pesto for Valentine's Day. It's the summer's abundance that makes winter bearable." see "From Our Kitchen" on page 156 for fresh new basil recipes.

Besides squirreling away jars ...

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