SC - OOP::::: Basil oil

[DeSevyngy at aol.com]

In a message dated 9/28/00 3:00:37 PM Mountain Daylight Time, 
Seton1355 at aol.com writes:

<< Since it is going to freeze tonight in my neck of the woods, I want to 
bring 
 in all the basil still left on the plant, mince it up and stick it in a 
 bottle of olive oil.
 
 After I do this, do I have to keep the oilve oil in the frige?  Will the 
 basil go bad if it just sits in the oil on the shelf in my pantry?
 Thanks 
 Phillipa >>

Your biggest concern is bacterial growth.  I would recommend not only 
refrigerating the oil, but making sure that the basil is completely covered 
in oil.  The oil will turn thick and opaque in the cold, but it warms nicely. 

Though, are you sure you wouldn't rather make a lovely pesto instead?  It 
really is easy and a spoonful can flavor a whole dish.

Isabeau

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