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CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — When Sweet Basil Cafe in Champaign reopens, it will do so under new ownership and a new name. April Smith, the manager of the Sweet Basil Cafe location in Hannover Park ...
Dark opal basil is a cultivar of Ocimum basilicum (sweet basil), developed by John Scarchuk and Joseph Lent at the University of Connecticut [2] in the 1950s. With deep purple, sometimes mottled leaves, it is grown as much for its decorative appeal as for its culinary value. Dark opal basil was a 1962 winner of the All-American Selection award ...
Purple ruffles basil is a cultivar of Ocimum basilicum (sweet basil). The dark purple leaves are used in pesto or as a garnish . [ 1 ] This attractive basil variety has won multiple awards for its beauty, flavor and ease of cultivation, including the Mississippi Medallion and All-American Selection awards. [ 2 ]
The essential oil from European basil contains high concentrations of linalool and methyl chavicol (estragole), in a ratio of about 3:1. [4] [5] Other constituents include: 1,8-cineole, eugenol, and myrcene, among others. [4] [6] The clove scent of sweet basil is derived from eugenol. [7]
Alabama: Saw's Soul Kitchen. Birmingham Saw's Soul Kitchen serves amazing barbecue pork and chicken, according to reviewers. Sandwiches start at $9. It has a food truck called Saw's Street Kitchen.
Basil cultivars vary in several ways. Visually, the size and shape of the leaves varies greatly, from the large lettuce-like leaves of the Mammoth basil and Lettuce leaf basil to the tiny leaves of the Dwarf bush basil. More practically, the fragrance of the basil varies due to the varying types and quantities of essential oils contained in the ...
Bags of broccoli florets have been recalled in 20 states due to concerns they may be contaminated with listeria. Braga Fresh is voluntarily recalling a single product — washed and ready-to-eat ...
Red rubin basil. Red rubin basil (Ocimum basilicum 'Purpurascens') is an improved variety of Dark opal basil. Like many culinary basils, it is a cultivar of Ocimum basilicum (sweet basil). This basil variety has unusual reddish-purple leaves, and a stronger flavour than sweet basil, making it most appealing for salads and garnishes. It is a ...