Blanched Basil is Bland
I am trying to preserve a pound of basil via blanch and freeze. I didn’t think I did the blanching too long, maybe 8 seconds. I also didn’t do an ice bath, but instead, very cold water.
The harvest is old plants, but the plants weren’t allowed to bud. Did I Reading More May Cause Envy…
About Me
I love food. Unfortunately, I can't cook worth a damn. I've been known to even burn water.
When I watch chefs and good cooks on tv, I'm so envious of their skills. This blog is the closest I get to cooking, other than the microwave ;)
Try not to drool!
John, New Englander turned Cali dude