To use up your basil bounty, try our spreads, sauces, restaurant-style pastas, and even a refreshing drink with basil.

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Each year, tracks from musical artists of all types vie for the coveted “song of the summer” title. If there were an herb of the summer, that crown would always be snugly rested atop basil’s head.

This sun-loving herb likes consistent moisture.

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Water basil every three to four days, adjusting for weather and soil dryness. Potted basil needs more frequent watering than basil planted in the ground. Proper watering ensures healthy growth and a ...

ON THIS WEEK’S FARM TO FORK FRIDAY, WE’RE TRAVELING TO THAILAND WITH THE TASTE OF THAI AT THAI BASIL IN MIDTOWN SACRAMENTO. WE HAVE THE EXECUTIVE CHEF AND OWNER, SULEIKA LINLEY. SHE’S OWNED THIS PLACE ...