Georgi Tsachev
Basil.
Basil (Ocimum basilicum), also known as the “royal herb”.
The blossom are mostly white, very rarely purple-white or red.
As an herb and spice, the top part of the plant is used, most often the fresh-cut stems, harvested during flowering, and dried before flowering.
With basil relate many tales and legends.
In India, basil is “doomed” to the god Vishnu because it protects against the terrible mythical snake that “kills with the eyes.”
In Egypt, it was used in embalming the dead.
During the Roman Empire, a basil was a sign of expression of love.
Mix your basil picture with a little balsamic vinegar and your wonderful tomatoes and you have a delightful snack!
Great picture, awesome facts!
The recipe has already been tried and it’s great!!! Thanks!!!
it really is a fun dish! Thanks pal!
I think I have basil in my garden. Let me check.
It’s delicious! And it fits very well in cooked beans 😉
I did not know these facts about basil. Thank you!
For me it is one of the pleasant spices 🙂