Fresh basil has heightened flavor, better texture and offers a healthier you. Buying dried, packaged Basil at the store gives you a sad rendition of this fine cooking herb. About 20 varieties of Basil (Ocimum basilicum) grown today are popular for culinary uses. Some are more pungent flavored than others, working best in different recipes. There is a lot more to basil than cooking Greek and Italian food. There are unique flavored basils and those used in different nationality cuisine. Oils Read more [...]