James wrote to Elder on Mon, 29 Jun 2009 19:30:18 GMT:

>> In article >,
>> says...
>>> A number of recipes call for fresh basil but, unless you
>>> grow it yourself, basil has to be bought in large bunches
>>> that are much more than you need.
>>>
>> So grow it, take one of the stems, stand it in a glass of
>> water for about 6 weeks until it roots.

> With me, in a glass it will dry out or rot. Outside, the
> horn-rats will eat it!

I just discovered Gourmet Garden Basil Herb Blend. It's a sort of pesto
in a tube, keeps well in the fridge and works for any dish where the
texture of the leaves is not important.

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James Silverton
Potomac, Maryland

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