tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2503494355334157272.post3884151450313973271..comments2023-08-26T08:13:14.544-04:00Comments on Beach Eats: The Frugal Diva: Death by Basil EditionThe Diva on a Diethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08336939733516236525noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2503494355334157272.post-76364103761994450652009-07-19T18:30:02.820-04:002009-07-19T18:30:02.820-04:00Basil freezes beautifully or you could also make b...Basil freezes beautifully or you could also make basil oil by balnching and adding to olive oil - we did this in Italy and it was fabulous!Debnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2503494355334157272.post-87338541928431700632009-07-17T13:41:14.530-04:002009-07-17T13:41:14.530-04:00Sounds like you should just buy a little basil pla...Sounds like you should just buy a little basil plant and keep it in your window :) Great dip idea though!stephchowshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09033733602903061210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2503494355334157272.post-78478289216222660312009-07-17T09:01:57.281-04:002009-07-17T09:01:57.281-04:00Basil dip sounds so unique and so tasty. I love th...Basil dip sounds so unique and so tasty. I love the idea.Donna-FFWhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01380224050534765193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2503494355334157272.post-26880659496960811422009-07-16T22:43:07.170-04:002009-07-16T22:43:07.170-04:00I would wear basil if I didn't find it more va...I would wear basil if I didn't find it more valuable as foodstuff! I have 2 very robust basil plants in my herb garden so I'm taking full advantage of by putting it in virtually everything, including sorbet! I love this dip and I'd love to put a dollop of it on oven-roasted potatoes or maybe grilled veggies. Mmmmm . . .Tangled Noodlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17543997083087131116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2503494355334157272.post-20633454643930598102009-07-16T15:54:09.791-04:002009-07-16T15:54:09.791-04:00HH - I have thought about the little windowsill pl...HH - I have thought about the little windowsill plants and should def. try that!<br /><br />Lola - what a great tip! Thank you!<br /><br />Duo - I agree, it is good in roll ups and the like. I do enjoy the fresh leaves like that. <br /><br />Cindy Lou - you made me LOL! :)<br /><br />pixelgal - I do like some pesto, but not in great quantities. It gets kind of boring. I did like the pesto that Pete made for you that time. His was especially good. <br /><br />DebinHawaii - I'm with you on the basil in desserts and sorbets. Love that!<br /><br />Veri - the spinach is a good idea! I think I would enjoy it more with a combination of spinach and basil. Thank you!<br /><br />Charmian - I do so hope you will have a bountiful crop! This summer was slow in getting off to a start and I think many gardens are suffering. Here's hoping your little basils will turn around!The Diva on a Diethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08336939733516236525noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2503494355334157272.post-3454045514969400412009-07-16T10:29:21.518-04:002009-07-16T10:29:21.518-04:00My basil isn't doing well this year. I'd b...My basil isn't doing well this year. I'd be happy if I could pluck 4 or 5 leaves, but it's sulking.<br /><br />Now that the weather has warmed up, maybe my basil patch will perk up. This dip looks like a great way to use up the bounty (she says with fingers crossed).The Messy Bakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02231485575194758530noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2503494355334157272.post-15164205099754896332009-07-16T07:37:22.563-04:002009-07-16T07:37:22.563-04:00definitely a basil fan, I use it with olive oil, p...definitely a basil fan, I use it with olive oil, pine nuts, spinach and garlic in the food processor to make PESTO!Veriancehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07818059917869448600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2503494355334157272.post-58634488907465380402009-07-16T04:53:53.359-04:002009-07-16T04:53:53.359-04:00Love the dip--huge basil fan. I confess I love pes...Love the dip--huge basil fan. I confess I love pesto and do a lot of it with walnuts and whole grain bread in it to make it healthy and then freeze it. <br /><br />Also I like basil in lemonade and I just made some cherry-basil sorbet.Deb in Hawaiihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12753889028487254096noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2503494355334157272.post-30823026955604512832009-07-15T21:17:35.097-04:002009-07-15T21:17:35.097-04:00I learn something new about my Diva every day. Wh...I learn something new about my Diva every day. Who knew you hated pesto???/ 1/4 of your genes are sad but the Irish half is probably not. I love pesto in any form even made with parsley. And basil, fresh mozz and real tomatoes with evoo and even a little vinegar will be "awesome" on a roll in a few weeks when tomatoes ripen. If you can find a good hard roll that is.pixelgalnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2503494355334157272.post-22906914911439458972009-07-15T18:14:46.238-04:002009-07-15T18:14:46.238-04:00I loathe basil. That is all.
CindyI loathe basil. That is all.<br /><br />CindyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2503494355334157272.post-55463216386518910852009-07-15T15:04:48.822-04:002009-07-15T15:04:48.822-04:00Good, good, good idea. Very rarely do you see bas...Good, good, good idea. Very rarely do you see basil used in unconventional ways. And we're guilty of not using it unconventionally! It is good to roll up with sliced chicken or turkey and cheese to make little appetizers.The Duo Disheshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04979954443694635486noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2503494355334157272.post-22797812569371291722009-07-15T13:58:37.998-04:002009-07-15T13:58:37.998-04:00Wash and dry unused basil, then put in a zip lock ...Wash and dry unused basil, then put in a zip lock bag. Then the next time you need basil (like for pasta sauce) just break off what you need and toss the frozen bits in. I do the same with cilantro.Lolahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17385290159403288196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2503494355334157272.post-35697299835181880432009-07-15T13:39:02.642-04:002009-07-15T13:39:02.642-04:00I love basil, but like you i usually only use a fe...I love basil, but like you i usually only use a few leaves at a time. I recommend those little basil plants in the supermarket. Put them in the windowsill and just pluck a few leaves off when u need them. It also works out super cheap!Heavenly Housewifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14283933713343453486noreply@blogger.com