tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12997259.post6209671506498253086..comments2024-03-14T05:55:13.709-05:00Comments on Farmgirl Fare: Growing Purple Basil and What To Do with It, Plus My Purple Basil Pesto Recipe & the Easiest White Bean Appetizer Dip / Spread EverFarmgirl Susanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04851855517852917202noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12997259.post-81473208508780730342015-07-08T14:28:32.365-05:002015-07-08T14:28:32.365-05:00hi i have a purple basil plant at home, it's n...hi i have a purple basil plant at home, it's not big enough for pesto but i use it in salads, but im worried it seems to be turning into anise, i mean it doesn't smell like basil anymore, is this normal? will it turn back to a basil smell? also the flowers are very aromatic can i use them for something?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04029627930112020840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12997259.post-50809800099218425262014-09-20T13:10:48.821-05:002014-09-20T13:10:48.821-05:00I came here looking for growing tips, as I've ...I came here looking for growing tips, as I've just returned from Armenia, where aromatic purple basil was often sprigged onto a salad. Love the recipe tips! Thank you!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12997259.post-88336126076835190952013-09-18T18:06:31.280-05:002013-09-18T18:06:31.280-05:00Was wondering what to do with some purple basil I ...Was wondering what to do with some purple basil I got, now I know.. thank you! Pamela @ Brooklyn Farm Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05181507345380029703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12997259.post-40476887927656939932011-08-08T21:06:01.163-05:002011-08-08T21:06:01.163-05:00I've made jelly out of lemon Basil. I have ye...I've made jelly out of lemon Basil. I have yet to make some pesto. I can't seem to get it to grow to well up here in Alaska, even inside here.Lindainakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06404425868508614889noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12997259.post-12986176481020747012011-07-14T18:55:54.115-05:002011-07-14T18:55:54.115-05:00Just bought a big bunch of purple basil at my loca...Just bought a big bunch of purple basil at my local farmer's market. Excellent post, excellent culinary suggestions! Can't wait to get into the kitchen with it!Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05125517898049370436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12997259.post-92149415883090799252011-06-29T17:25:08.538-05:002011-06-29T17:25:08.538-05:00hey, what about black bean and purple basil salad-...hey, what about black bean and purple basil salad--could look great..and use eggplant with it for crusty toast and lots of garlic..try some stuff....???<br />Other purple basil recipes sound great--bisquits with basil, OK then--don't forget the cheese!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12997259.post-7225428434208728562010-07-16T10:24:52.325-05:002010-07-16T10:24:52.325-05:00I love white bean dip made with lemon, rosemary, g...I love white bean dip made with lemon, rosemary, garlic and olive oil. I haven't ever tried it with pesto and am now smiting myself on the forehead for not having thought of it. That's going on the top of my must-try list.<br /><br />Another great combo is white beans and tuna--a good imported tuna in olive oil, mixed with the beans, some lemon and parsley is so simple and so good. Mashed and seasoned white beans make a good stand-in for mayo on a tunasan, too, especially if you use nice hearty bread.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12997259.post-61933129728112786522009-07-04T11:21:19.983-05:002009-07-04T11:21:19.983-05:00Wow, I just saw your post...months later! So you ...Wow, I just saw your post...months later! So you used to live here!!! Why did you make the move to MO? Come back!!!!<br /><br />What did you think of our little seed co? We should exchange back-links on our sites. Are you still connected to any farmers here? We (the seed co.) is looking for local farmers to help us grow out seed.Farmer Johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09297497173541133469noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12997259.post-53166126867455384382009-06-24T20:15:33.375-05:002009-06-24T20:15:33.375-05:00I have been trying to figure out what to do with t...I have been trying to figure out what to do with the abundance of Purple Basil that I have and this is perfect!Austin Epicureanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14674410885548913662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12997259.post-82333067442329257132009-02-02T11:55:00.000-06:002009-02-02T11:55:00.000-06:00Hi Farmer John,Of course you may. Thanks!I've just...<B>Hi Farmer John,</B><BR/>Of course you may. Thanks!<BR/><BR/>I've just been poking around your <A HREF="http://www.sustainableseedco.com" REL="nofollow"><B>Sustainable Seed Company</B></A> website. It looks great, and how neat to see that you're near my old northern California stomping grounds. I've even seen a movie at that theater! ; )Farmgirl Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04851855517852917202noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12997259.post-73462669555852107282009-02-02T11:43:00.000-06:002009-02-02T11:43:00.000-06:00Oh yum! I'm so hungry from reading this! My I po...Oh yum! I'm so hungry from reading this! My I post this recipe on my seed company website? With a link and credit to you of course!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12997259.post-28787026345167469802008-07-22T17:39:00.000-05:002008-07-22T17:39:00.000-05:00Every time I google an ingredient I want to use bu...Every time I google an ingredient I want to use but don't know what to do with, up comes your fabulous site!!! Purple basil, pretty, but the unknown as far as recipes, was the only one of mine doing well this summer. I made the purple pesto to specification this afternoon and wowee-zowee, pesto on steroids no kidding!!!<BR/>Thank you!!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12997259.post-15369342444492826622008-07-12T10:37:00.000-05:002008-07-12T10:37:00.000-05:00This year, after taking years to perfect my abilit...This year, after taking years to perfect my ability to not kill pansies and impatiens in pots, I went to potting only herbs--mostly basil because I could live on pesto. (In addition, flowers arejust an added bonus with herbs, whereas flowerless pansy plants usually make me feel like a failure). I found a lady at a farmers market in St. Louis who sold more varieties of basil than I'd ever seen--and I bought several including purple. They've all done well, but the purple basil has flourished and it's the only basil the japanese beetles seem to dislike. I am thrilled to find your recipes for purple basil dishes and I'm letting mine go to seed so I can get lots more next year! :)thanksMiMiYeThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16799338887106627962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12997259.post-10849539428823262412008-07-03T07:38:00.000-05:002008-07-03T07:38:00.000-05:00I like the sound and look of this. I shall mark th...I like the sound and look of this. I shall mark this on my to do list.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12997259.post-26410094499348381672008-07-01T06:57:00.000-05:002008-07-01T06:57:00.000-05:00I've grown purple basil for several years, but for...I've grown purple basil for several years, but for some reason Michael isn't into it. Your pesto looks great!Andrea Meyershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16568261480528838783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12997259.post-63813002592299961422008-06-30T13:16:00.000-05:002008-06-30T13:16:00.000-05:00What a pretty plant! The pesto looks amazing, and ...What a pretty plant! The pesto looks amazing, and not all that purple at all! Yum.Wheeler's Frozen Desserthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07626998370474112499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12997259.post-41701853888273494032008-06-30T11:04:00.000-05:002008-06-30T11:04:00.000-05:00My basil is starting to hedge-out, so I think I'll...My basil is starting to hedge-out, so I think I'll try the pesto first, since FINALLY I've managed to get a purple basil to thrive.<BR/><BR/>Imagine. I planted it near a water source instead of as an afterthought at the edge of the garden and WHAM, it totally grows.<BR/><BR/>OH.FinnyKnitshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08813175777047535103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12997259.post-49904588295924869682008-06-30T08:40:00.000-05:002008-06-30T08:40:00.000-05:00I love purple basil! Here's what I most often do ...I love purple basil! Here's what I most often do with it:<BR/><BR/>http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1017/556747301_71a0b5472e.jpg?v=0<BR/><BR/>But I agree that it's terrific in pesto. Or just the fresh leaves on pizza. It looks especially nice paired with squash blossoms too.<BR/><BR/>I'm going to try the bean dip soon!Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18017959421018964001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12997259.post-65053360638759943912008-06-30T01:46:00.000-05:002008-06-30T01:46:00.000-05:00Everything looks delicious and very tasty! I love ...Everything looks delicious and very tasty! I love pesto and bean spread... A wonderful post!<BR/><BR/>Cheers,<BR/><BR/>RosaRosa's Yummy Yumshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04130051839810091958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12997259.post-45561396323801439622008-06-29T23:37:00.000-05:002008-06-29T23:37:00.000-05:00I loved this post. I have only grown green basil,...I loved this post. I have only grown green basil, I never knew there was a purple type. Now I'll be taking a closer look at the farmers market next week. Thanks.jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05925212233815659494noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12997259.post-28120510458681771172008-06-29T20:45:00.000-05:002008-06-29T20:45:00.000-05:00What a doll - many thanks, Fig , for the heads up!...What a doll - many thanks, Fig , for the heads up!<BR/>Still waiting to remember to make the bean dip - and the basil ( I have ONE plant) pesto, which I still think looks like a mushroom ( and a delicious one at that) spread. Yummers!she's in the kitchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09638570119428360979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12997259.post-22511330705395401222008-06-29T17:47:00.000-05:002008-06-29T17:47:00.000-05:00Wonderful post, Susan. I followed your Pita link a...Wonderful post, Susan. I followed your Pita link and also your baking stone link. I grow both green and purple basil and do use both colors fresh in salads, sauces and salsa,and also to make pesto. I enjoyed finding your lower fat pesto recipe too. Now I am hungry!Farmer Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10333209660043535465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12997259.post-103627340394986422008-06-29T16:17:00.000-05:002008-06-29T16:17:00.000-05:00I ate an embarassing amount of a white bean and ga...I ate an embarassing amount of a white bean and garlic scape dip I made for a party. I ate a lot of it at the party, and then I came home and made another whole batch just for me. The recipe, from the New York Times, came just in time for our huge harvest of garlic scapes.Kristin @ Going Countryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00221544641416039741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12997259.post-14060271136012696812008-06-29T15:53:00.000-05:002008-06-29T15:53:00.000-05:00What a great post for Weekend Herb Blogging. I ha...What a great post for Weekend Herb Blogging. I have to confess I have never grown the purple type, and I'm actually not sure I've eaten it either. But both these recipes look great. I'm drooling at the pizza. <BR/><BR/>I've also become converted to the idea of the digital scale in the kitchen, really loving it because I stink at estimating weights. (Or so I have realized.)Kalyn Dennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02499065771517548587noreply@blogger.com