How to Keep Cut Basil FreshDo you cook with fresh basil?  Have you ever noticed how fast it goes bad?  I’ve found a way to keep cut basil fresh longer!

How to Keep Cut Basil Fresh:

I usually like to cut my basil right off the plant when I am ready to cook with it, but sometimes I receive cut basil from friends or from my CSA that I need to keep fresh.  How do I do that?  I keep it in a vase on my windowsill!  That way it’s right there ready to use when I’m cooking!  Sometimes I’ve been able to keep basil alive for a few weeks in a vase!  I just make sure it has plenty of water each day.  It’s funny how often I’ll decide we need a dinner that revolves around fresh basil since it’s right there under my nose all day!
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