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Harvest and Store Basil
Harvesting and storing basil has the same tips as harvesting and storing parsley. Harvesting Tips:  1) My rule of thumb is to harvest what you need and don’t take more than 1/3 of the stems from the plant when it is young. Cut some of the outer stems as needed near the base of the plant […]
Garden District Cocktail
This is such a great New Orleans style restaurant in Pittsburgh, PA! I tried this plant based cocktail at Muddy Waters Oyster Bar. Ingredients: Gin Dry Vermouth Basil – a wonderful herb Rosemary – a woody herb Thyme – another woody herb Celery Lime





