When it's time to harvest those aromatic basil leaves, you'll want to know whether it's better to cut the stems or just pull ...

Fresh basil isn’t just for garnish. These recipes show how this herb can transform everyday dishes into something ...

• The best place to store basil so it lasts is at room temperature. • Put a bunch of basil in a jar of water, tent it with a ...

To grow basil from seeds, plant them 1/8-inch deep and keep moist. Or you can sow seeds directly into the garden or outdoor ...

Fresh herbs can elevate any dish, but keeping them at their peak can be challenging. Discover how a simple glass of water can ...

The key to the trick, he explained, is understanding that what looks like a single basil plant in the pot is actually made up of several stems, each one a separate plant. “Pop your basil out of its ...

From Caprese to gazpacho, sauce to preserves, a celebration of peak-season tomatoes — with a recipe and a lyrical nod to ...

Lavender honey ice cubes give off a sweet aroma, perfect for spicing up herbal teas or lemonade. Mix dried lavender flowers and honey in warm water until dissolved and pour into an ice cube tray to ...

Enjoy your beach day with food that beats the heat. These meals and snacks stay cool and satisfying until the last wave.

In this archive story from 2020, Skye McAlpine, the creator of the blog From My Dining Table, sets out her philosophy for a ...

If used for preserving or candying, the rhizomes should be dug while tender and succulent, rather than when old, tough and ...