basil

Produce Guide

Basil

Basil is the signature summer herb — bright, aromatic, and versatile. Growing it at home is the easiest way to have a good herb on hand, but local farm basil at a farm stand beats supermarket plastic-pack herbs by a long way.

How-To

What to do with fresh basil

Fresh basil has huge flavor but not much patience. These are the easiest ways to use a full bunch before the leaves blacken or collapse.

Produce Guide

What is basil and how to use it

Basil is a tender herb with a strong fresh aroma and a clear place in simple everyday cooking. A little goes a long way, but a bunch is still easy to use once you know where it fits.