With all herbs and spices at our fingertips, we can make magic in our very own kitchen.
As Zak reminds us, “Some Enchanted Evening in Your Kitchen.” She continues, “Take a minute to feel the texture of a fresh or dried herb or spice in your fingers. Inhale its fragrance, taste a bit on your tongue, and think of the journey the herb or spice has taken to come to your table. Each herb or spice represents the bounty of nature in lands far and near, the care it took to grow and harvest them in season, and the global cooperation it takes to bring each special taste, color and fragrance to your
table-to make a little magic in your kitchen.”
My all-time favorite recipe is Basil Bliss; I have made this for many friends, co-workers and customers at work. It’s a sweet, rich, green puree that lifts your spirit and gives you greater immune system strength.
Basil Bliss
2 cups fresh parsley, stems removed
1 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
4 small cloves garlic, chopped
½ cup green pepper, chopped
1/3 cup olive oil
Preparation. Chop all ingredients in a food processor, chopper, or blender, and blend to
an even consistency. Once or twice, turn the machine off and scrape the sides of the bowl
to resettle the ingredients on the bottom. Refrigerate half of the puree plain, and blend the rest into cottage cheese, sour cream, or yogurt. Chill it for one hour to have an instant high-energy dip or spread ready for snacking. (page 132)
**I used cream cheese and served with c
rackers and pretzel crackers.
This book sits in my kitchen and one I cherish and use often. If you are ready to dive into an herbal, magical adventure-The Magic Teaspoon is truly an Herbal Magic Carpet Ride.
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