Bay leaves are harvested from an aromatic evergreen tree and have been cultivated in the temperate zones around the Mediterreanean Sea for thousands of years. The leaf is usually oval in shape with a serrated or wrinkled edge and are from 2 to 4 inches in length. Bay...
This sweet potato varietal is grown in the Caribbean, and is a starchier cousin to the common sweet potato. The batata has a smooth skin and a white flesh on the inside, so when you are selecting batatas for purchase choose pieces that are firm to the touch and have...
Thai Basil is a cultivar of the very large family of sweet basils. It is characterized by narrow green leaves and dark purple stems. As can be seen in it’s name, this variety of basil is predominent in the cuisine of Thailand.
Opal Basil is a red or purple relative to green basil. There are several varieties all characterized by a range of color from pale red to dark purple leaves and stems. Leaf shape and size vary somewhat by variety, but most have the distinctive flavor of basil.
Basil is a tender low growing herb. The plant may grow from 12 inches to over 3 feet in height depending on the climate in which it is planted. Basil flowers grow in a spike configuration and most varieties produce white blossoms. It flourishes in areas that are warm...
