Re: Basil
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- Subject: Re: Basil
- From: P* H* <m*@interlinks.net>
- Date: Sun, 04 Oct 1998 20:56:38 -0400
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Hi there, Kris in zone 6 :-) This is just my *understanding*
of cinnamon basil, since I haven't yet grown & used it, ok?
Cinnamon basil can be used in recipes to impart a slight
cinnamon taste, and can be added to herbal teas for the same
result. Also, it can be used in baking, as it doesn't seem to
lose it's flavour under prolonged heat either. However ....
it is *not* a total substitute for cinnamon *and* it might,
depending on the plant itself, lend a bit of basily flavour
also. So I am not sure I'd use it in tomato sauce, and I
*would* use it in chili relish recipes (I have one that is
terrific, and could add cinnamon basil while reducing some
of the cinnamon to give a slightly different flavour - if
you're interested, I can send the recipe). I guess the
question is: do you like cinnamon enough to use this?
ttys .... Patricia aka Mrs Bill
mrsbill@interlinks.net
At 10:35 AM 98/10/04 EDT, Kristonyji@aol.com wrote:
>Hi. Ummm... I think you guys misunderstood. Basil I know. I am married to
>an Italian. What I was asking was about CINNAMON basil. Would that still
>taste good in a tomato sauce?
>
>I think it would be a wonderful addition to my garden, but I'm not willing to
>sacrifice space if I couldn't use it. ;)
>
>Thanks again!
>
>-Kris
>zone 6
>
>
