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Cucumber basil cooler with ice and garnish

Cucumber Basil Sparkler: The Sweet Taste of Summer

09/29/2014
The calendar may read "autumn," but the hot weather in Boston definitely says "summer." Not to...
Cocktails / Drinks / Farmers' markets / Health / Recipe / Summer
Fresh basil pesto topped with toasted pine nuts

Classic Basil Pesto (aka, Pesto Genovese) | Cooking Video

10/15/2013
A perfect way to use summer basil, pesto is the perfect sauce for pasta, sandwiches,...
Diet / Dietary Guidelines / Farmers' markets / Food / Health / Nutrition / Nuts / Recipe / Sauces / Summer / Video
Dark purple basil over stacked red tomatoes

Gorgeous Green and Purple Basil

10/05/2012
Yup, there are still tomatoes in New England, so I've been making pizza, sauce, soup,...
Farmers' markets / Food / Health / Nutrition / Vegetables
Two scoops of pink ice cream in a glass bowl with a mint garnish.

Sophisticated Comfort Food: Strawberry Basil Ice Cream

07/10/2012
Although I missed a week of writing while celebrating the holiday with family in Boston...
Desserts / Diet / Dietary Guidelines / Food / Health / Nutrition / Summer