One of the farmers at the Noe Farmers' Market was selling some basil tops. They were cheap little sprouty things, and I took a bunch. See, a fistful of basil won't go bad in the produce drawer. It will just make everything taste better...Like summer.
There were grilled shrimp - basted in lemon juice, olive oil and minced garlic - left over from last night's dinner, along with half a grilled red pepper. I tore a sprig of basil so that each mouthful was flecked with green velvet. And be sure to tear with your fingers, not your knife...The lovely scent of basil will stay on your skin like summery perfume.
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