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THIS BOOK IS OUT OF PRINT

Please contact Susan Belsinger directly to find out how to obtain this book.

Basil: An Herb Lover’s Guide, is a collaboration between a gardener and a cook, who just happen to be friends that share a love for basil. This is the optimum in ocimum information on nearly 50 varieties of basil, their cultivation, distinguishing physical characteristic, aroma, and flavor. Recipes range from traditional pesto made in a mortar and pestle and antipasto of tomatoes, mozzarella & basil to innovative citrus sorbet with opal basil and lemon or anise basil biscotti. Here’s to sharing the passion of basil! 

Thomas DeBaggio and Susan Belsinger, Interweave Press, 1996; $19.95.