In the language of herbs, basil represents “love” and “good wishes.” Express these thoughts to a friend by sending a delightful note card containing a pressed basil leaf. Weight a fresh basil leaf between two pieces of tissue paper until it is dry. Place it in a glassine or waxed paper envelope. Insert the enclosed leaf in a note card along with your message.
Basil Bouquet
To capture the fragrance of a Mediterranean home, tie stems of fresh basil, lavender, and rosemary leaves into a bouquet. Fasten them with a pretty ribbon and hang them by a kitchen window or door. The scent is delicious.
Twice a month, I will feature an aromatherapy essential oil. I will include uses and recipes which are simple and fun to do. Most of my aromatherapy recipes come from my Sense of Serenity collection. Try some of these for yourself. You will love the results!
Freshly cut herbs are useful throughout your home. In the kitchen, their culinary effect is magical. In a steamy bath, their pungent aromas scent the air. Hung by a window, bunches of rosemary, tarragon and thyme add a touch of Mediterranean allure. Herbs awaken your taste buds and sense of smell, and add their beauty and textures to bouquets and food. Explore the world of herbs and let them enhance your life.
Authentic Pesto
Enrich a dish of new potatoes or any type of freshly cooked pasta with this traditional simple pesto sauce. Pulse four cloves garlic, three tablespoons pine nuts and ¼ cup parmesan cheese in a food processor until finely minced. Add two cups fresh basil leaves and pulse to blend. Slowly add 1/3 cup olive oil, until mixture forms a sauce. Serve immediately.
Select the finest, vine-ripened tomatoes. Slice them and drizzle them with this intensely flavorful dressing. Dissolve 1-1/4 teaspoons sugar in ½ cup white wine vinegar. Add 1 drop basil essential oil and whisk in 1 cup olive oil. Add salt and pepper to taste, and five to six fresh basil leaves. Serve immediately.
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