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Tuesday, May 06, 2008
Tuesday May 6
I know we showed our garden before but now it's all done and we are both so proud. We also have a new couple with us. We are all very happy to nest and enjoy the sunshine days!
Purple basil is basil, just like sweet basil. I think it has more of a cinnamon quality to its flavor. You can use it in any recipe that would normally use basil, but I particularly like it in colder salads. It would probably be interesting to make a purple pesto (would look cool). Every year at the end of the season I make a HUGE batch of pesto and freeze it in ice cube trays. Then we have it all winter for cooking and sauces.
The Cardinals are just beautiful!! I have one in my back yard once in a while. I love to watch him:)
The mail box looks beautimous!!
I really like the idea of the rock beds. Hmm... now my wheels are turning:)
AWWW!! It is so nice to meet George and Gracie! They are soooo cute!;)
I am glad you like my little Central Bank spot:) It is so nice to have a copy of it. I do so many things, and never get a copy. It's harder than one might think to acquire copies of your work:(
Well, you guys enjoy your evening. If I were you, I would sit on the back porch with some tea, and just look at what a beautiful job you did:)
What a beautiful yard you all have, and I love your new family members. Here's a recipe for purple basil, but first I need your help Jason. I'm having such a hard time uploading my videos,even on my blog on this site, I can't get them to upload. not sure what the problem is. Any advice?
"Fresh Mozzarella Watermelon Salad with Purple Basil" 2 c. small watermelon balls 2 c. fresh Mozzarella pieces 1 c. Chopped purple basil 1 bunch scallions, trimmed & chopped 1/3 c. EVOO salt and pepper to taste Drizzle Balsamic Vinegar glaze as desired Toss together the watermelon, Mozz, basil, scallions and oil, season with salt and pepper to taste, Serve on a bed of baby greens with Crostini on the sides, then Drizzle a bit of balsamic vinegar glaze over if desired.
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Purple basil is basil, just like sweet basil. I think it has more of a cinnamon quality to its flavor. You can use it in any recipe that would normally use basil, but I particularly like it in colder salads. It would probably be interesting to make a purple pesto (would look cool).
Every year at the end of the season I make a HUGE batch of pesto and freeze it in ice cube trays. Then we have it all winter for cooking and sauces.
Marni (garden geek)
The Cardinals are just beautiful!! I have one in my back yard once in a while. I love to watch him:)
The mail box looks beautimous!!
I really like the idea of the rock beds. Hmm... now my wheels are turning:)
AWWW!! It is so nice to meet George and Gracie! They are soooo cute!;)
I am glad you like my little Central Bank spot:) It is so nice to have a copy of it. I do so many things, and never get a copy. It's harder than one might think to acquire copies of your work:(
Well, you guys enjoy your evening. If I were you, I would sit on the back porch with some tea, and just look at what a beautiful job you did:)
Talk to you soon:)
Gina:)
Now I want lovebirds too!!!
What a beautiful yard you all have, and I love your new family members.
Here's a recipe for purple basil, but first I need your help Jason.
I'm having such a hard time uploading my videos,even on my blog on this site, I can't get them to upload. not sure what the problem is. Any advice?
"Fresh Mozzarella Watermelon Salad with Purple Basil"
2 c. small watermelon balls
2 c. fresh Mozzarella pieces
1 c. Chopped purple basil
1 bunch scallions, trimmed & chopped
1/3 c. EVOO
salt and pepper to taste
Drizzle Balsamic Vinegar glaze as desired
Toss together the watermelon, Mozz, basil, scallions and oil, season with salt and pepper to taste, Serve on a bed of baby greens with Crostini on the sides, then Drizzle a bit of balsamic vinegar glaze over if desired.
You can also make Purple Basil Pesto too!
Enjoy and talk to you later,
Thanks
Amy G
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