Fresh basil

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zuri

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Hi, everyone!! Haven't been here for absolute ages, but for "absolute ages" things have been chaotic here -- building on, renovations, kitchen gutted, etc. We rent a place next door ... No time for fun!!

I saw that days ago people talked about basil, which is basically only useable when fresh, apart from making pesto.

Here is another method of PRESERVING FRESH BASIL:

In a processor whizz 4 quite tightly packed cups of fresh, clean basil leaves. Add 1/3 cup (more or less) of olive oil, to form a paste.

Spray ice cube containers with nonstick spray, fill each hole with the basil paste, and freeze overnight. Then tip into ziplocks, carefully press out as much air as possible, zip, label and freeze.

Use in midwinter in salad dressings or for any dish where you'd like a taste of summer.

I'm adding my Blogspot addy -- don't know if it's allowed! I've just started out and don't really know what I'm doing yet!!!

http://www.foodbyzuri.blogspot.com

 
By the way, can I add an URL for you to my blogspot?

I must confess that I do not know how to add links yet, but even so I can put it in the text, I suppose. I did read the instructions, but they won't work for me at this stage!!

As my husband always says when things "won't work for me" : "it's the operator's fault!"

The basil recipe isn't there -- I've just put up the thing today and my eyes are stinging with concentration, ROFL!!

 
Well, post it !! By the way, the basil tip IS at the bottom of the blog!!

Either my chaotic home circumstances are addling my brain, or it's old age. The basil tip was one I posted earlier today.

Good grief, people, how do YOU get through the upheaval of home renovations??

By the way, I'm getting a brand new kitchen!! At last, after years of moaning!

 
Zuri, thanks for the basil tip and.....

for posting the link to your blogspot!
I'm looking forward to reading your entries, and following the progress of your kitchen renovation.

 
Hey, Judy, thanks! But DO reply -- there's a thingie at the ...

bottom of each entry which says "message" (I think) and I think you click on that to leave a message.

I'm so excited that I got THAT far, I just don't know how anyone else ever finds out about one's blog, ROFL!!

You must have that crunchy shrimp recipe -- I'll post it at some later date. Even tomorrow, if I get a chance.

Thanks again for having a peek!!!

 
Ok, ignore previous post.....

it did let me sign up without creating a blog!
There's a comment on your blog!

 
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