Dried Basil Sucks: Weekend Herb Blogging

For years now I've tolerated the dirt-like flavor of dried basil in countless hundreds of meals. No more. With one quick purchase at my local nursery, and an hour of my wife's time (which I'm happy to devote), I've now got my own supply of fresh basil at my disposal.

I say Jenny's time, because shortly after I bought it I got busy and she had to plant it for me. Come to think of it, she's also done all the watering and upkeep associated with maintaining an herb. I guess then it's her plant. Whatever, you get my point.

Jenny and I love our Italian food, and now we've got the means to reproduce pesto, Caprese salads and other summer delicacies.

Or we could just mince it up and toss it on top of a prosciutto, onion and cheese omelet. I think that would taste pretty good...

I highly recommend you procure your own supply. Who knows? If this takes off, I may get Jenny to grow me some thyme, rosemary or oregano. She's quite the gardener.

P.S. - I've started making omelets with one whole egg and two egg whites. Why the departure from an all-egg-white omelet? Because it's worth the extra 2 points to want to get out of bed in the morning to make breakfast.

P.P.S. - I've never participated in Weekend Herb Blogging, but I guess it's because I've never blogged about herbs before. First time for everything! Click here to see this week's recap.