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Bashed means "Mashed" in Scotland
Basi refers to the traditional wine that is produced in the far northern region of the Philippines, particularly Ilocos Region because the most important ingredient in making it is
Deutsch: Basilikum / Indian: Tulasi
Basil, originally from South East Asia, but thoroughly familiar to Theophrastus and Dioscorides, is a half-hardy annual plant, best known as a culinary herb prominently featured in Italian cuisine, and also plays a major role in Southeast Asian cuisines of Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, and the cuisine of Taiwan. Depending on the species and cultivar, the leaves may taste somewhat like anise, with a strong, pungent, often sweet smell.
Basil Anton refers to unusually compact Genovese type/variety of basil with large shiny leaves. Eight (8) weeks after planting the seeds, it is ready for picking and for using in various dishes. It is also a good variety for displaying on a window sil.
Basilico is the Italian word for basil. It is one of the most popular of herbs in Italy, a basic ingredient in making an authentic Ligurian pesto. It is also best known as the herb in