Basil Italian Chinese & Thai & Asian then scrape off the tender

then scrape off the tender portion at the tip with your teeth

Larger arugula leaves have a more mature flavor and thicker texture than their baby versions

Such a great long lasting early summer flower

These are also used widely in Southeast Asia cuisine too

Basil Italian Chinese & Thai & Asian then scrape off the tenderAlso called Sweet Basil, it is an essential herb in Mediterranean cooking. Basil is used in tomato sauce, pesto, or vinegars, but it also can be sprinkled over salads and sliced tomatoes, either whole or chopped. Strong and aromatic when raw, its taste sweetens when cooked. Top whole basil leaves onto pizza, finish pasta with whole or thinly sliced leaves, blend it into sauces, puree it into soups, use it to garnish avocado toast or turn it into an