Brad Walters, owner of Basil Leaf Cafe, moved the restaurant from its original home in a gas station on Sixth Street to its new location in the former Joe's Bakery at 616 W. Ninth St. Walters knocked ...

Chef Bradley Walters preps up a stove full of pasta dishes at The Basil Leaf Café, 3300 W. Sixth St. The Basil Leaf Café is the most recent restaurant to occupy the Phillips 66 Gas Station. Joann ...

Easy Tomato Basil Soup is thick, creamy, and full of tomato flavor. This family favorite soup is delicious on its own, and even better paired with a classic grilled cheese! ✅Ingredients • 1 tablespoon ...

Raw basil leaves refer to fresh basil leaves that have not been cooked or processed. They are typically plucked directly from the basil plant and used in their natural state, either whole or chopped, ...

We try not to play favorites when it comes to fresh herbs, but basil really makes us swoon. This pungent plant has sweet, tender leaves and an oh-so-subtle anise flavor that can brighten and balance ...

Buying dried basil at the supermarket is convenient, but fresh herbs are far more flavourful and very easy to grow with just ...

To blanch or not to blanch? That is the question when it comes to making basil pesto. Many cooks blanch the leaves for a few seconds so the pesto retains a vibrant green color. But will a few seconds ...

Basil, also known as tulsi, has been an important part of the Indian culture and has also been considered as a beauty ingredient. Not just a wonderful herb, basil can do all the magic for your skin as ...

Basil is certainly the most popular summer herb in local gardens. The warm, long days of this time of the year are perfectly suited to these easy-to-grow plants. Basil supposedly derives its name from ...