Saint Basil is remembered by the Greek people as the figure who bore gifts and helped children and the poor at Christmastime.
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The hidden health perks of fresh basil

More than just the main ingredient in pesto, basil is an herb with an aphrodisiac boost. Discover how it can help boost ...
Basil is an aromatic herb commonly used in cooking for its strong, sweet, and slightly peppery taste. It is often used in Italian cuisine, as well as in Thai, Vietnamese, and Mediterranean dishes.
Buying dried basil at the supermarket is convenient, but fresh herbs are far more flavourful and very easy to grow with just ...
If it were a strict head-to-head competition, basil seeds edge out chia seeds. They have more fiber, iron, and calcium per ...
While growing your own basil sounds great in theory, it can be harder in practice. The tasty herb is not only a favourite of snails and other backyard critters, but it's sensitive to frost, too — so ...
The dog days of summer are synonymous with the lush smell of fresh basil leaves—just as they are with sudden thunderstorms and ice cream truck jingles. But if you don’t know how to store basil, the ...
Have you been struggling with gut issues lately? Are you spending hours in the washroom every morning? Does the uneasiness in the tummy leave you irritated for the whole day? If you answered yes, then ...
The name Basil II is remembered throughout Byzantine history as one of its most powerful and ruthless Emperors in battle.