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Basil Bruscheta

Basil Bruscheta

Basil Bruscheta is a crisp and refreshing appetizer for this “the climate has changed” dangerous summer.  This morning I pinched off some beautiful plump basil leaves for some tomato and basil bruscheta I’m serving at lunch. I find that in Houston the basil plant has […]

Basil Bruschetta In Winter

Basil Bruschetta In Winter

Basil Bruschetta normally says “summer,” here in Houston, but when the basil in my little winter green- house surprised me by growing luxuriantly, I had to taste it, so I winter harvested some.  The flavor is very mild, but it’s perfect just after the tamales […]

Basil Cookies With Lemon-Lime

Basil Cookies With Lemon-Lime

My garden is sunny and glorious with basil, aromatic and colorful.  Besides making bruscheta, try these delicious basil cookies, with a zesty lemon-lime spark. Your morning coffee will thank you. Fair Warning:  I shared these with a friend this afternoon. He bit into the cookie […]

Tomato Basil Bruscheta

Tomato Basil Bruscheta

Bruscheta is a crisp and refreshing appetizer for these hot summers.  This morning I pinched off some beautiful plump Basil leaves for some Tomato and Basil Bruscheta I’m serving at lunch.  I find that in Houston the basil plant has to be in the shade […]

Tomato- Basil Bruscheta

Tomato- Basil Bruscheta

Bruscheta is a crisp and refreshing appetizer for these hot summers.  This morning I pinched off some beautiful plump Basil leaves for some Tomato and Basil Bruscheta I’m serving at lunch. I find that in Houston the basil plant has to be in the shade […]