Because you can never have enough basil this time of year. Although the offerings at most grocery stores might make you think otherwise, there is more than one variety of fresh basil. Take a look at ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Any seasoned cook will attest to the fact that fresh herbs transform a dish from cafeteria food to gourmet fare...assuming you ...

Get out of your basil rut by diving into the diversity of this royal herb. Summer is basil’s time to shine. The herb loves heat and can be grown in full or part sun. It prefers rich, well-drained soil ...

Essential Types of Basil: Explore Flavours, Varieties and Growing Tip: By Vagisha Jha Exploring the types of basil opens up a world of fresh flavours, fragrant gardens and healthful traditions. From ...

Basil is a member of the mint family, and even the varieties so prized by Italian cooks originated in Asia. Though grown as an annual in California, the hardy plant is actually a woody perennial that ...

When our freezer died early this spring, we lost a lot of food — home-grown and on-sale items. One I particularly regret was homemade basil pesto. To compensate, I’ve now planted too many sweet basil ...

Any seasoned cook will attest to the fact that fresh herbs transform a dish from cafeteria food to gourmet fare...assuming you know how to use them properly, that is. Here, a guide to the types of ...