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Lettuce
Leaf Basil
Lettuce
leaf basil have similar flavor to sweet basil and has leaves so large
that they can be used to wrap foods for cooking. It is also used in
salads.
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| Did You Know? |
In
Europe, basil is placed in the hands of the dead to ensure a safe
journey.
In India, they place it in the mouth of the dying to ensure
they reach God.
The ancient Egyptians and ancient Greeks believed that
it would open the gates of heaven for a person passing on.
Basil is one of the main ingredients in pesto—a green Italian
oil-and-herb sauce. Its other two main ingredients are olive oil and
pine nuts.
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