More than just Italian food and fragrant garnishes, basil essential oil has been used since ancient times for health and well-being.

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Preserving fresh basil in the refrigerator is simple with these basic ingredients you already have in your home.

Basil-infused olive oil reminds me of Francesca's, one of my favorite restaurants in Chicago. Francesca's was the place to go for special occasions -- it was where D and I had our first official one-on-one date and where we ate the night we got engaged. Given its nearby neighborhood location (we frequented the Bryn Mawr outpost), it was also where we went to celebrate events or accomplishments with friends and family --- including three successful completions of the Chicago Marathon (I'm all…

Learn how to make basil oil with the bounty of basil overflowing from your garden this summer. Basil is an incredibly healthy herb, learn more here!

Homemade fresh basil oil is easy to make, effortless, cost-saving, and a fantastic way to use up all the extra basil. Plenty of uses for this basil infused olive oil and they make delicious edible gifts too!

Learn how to make basil essential oil at home with a crockpot and fresh basil leaves that you can use topically or in a difusser.

Aromatic, Healthy and Easy Home made fresh Basil oil for use as a Salad Dressing, as a Dip, for flavouring Soups, Sandwiches and just about anything.

Easy Homemade Basil Vinegar - time does most of the work in this delicious herb infused vinegar! All you need is basil and vinegar and you can have the fresh summer flavor of basil all year long! In the middle of winter, drizzle some on cherry tomatoes and it's like a little breath of summer!

A delicious, four-ingredient basil oil to enhance your enjoyment of a summer bounty of fresh basil! It takes just about 10 minutes to mix it up and you can enjoy it with nearly any dish you can imagine. I just love dunking some of my crusty sourdough bread in it, but it's wonderful on salads and grilled veggies or stirred into pasta.