Aloha Allen

[JayJay]

Basil can be frozen and keeps moderately well for perhaps a month or two, however we can use the plant to make pesto which will keep considerable longer if properly packaged in the freezer. Since my introduction to basil growing here in Hawaii I've always thought the Big Island could become the pesto capitol of the world. A great variation of this sauce is to make it from Samoan spinach ... it produces a very delicate and unusual taste, especially if a small amount of olena or ginger and a dash of white pepper is added.

JayJay