Cinnamon basil

Stunning clusters of purple and pink flowers sit on top of flavorful leaves. You can grow cinnamon basil for both the looks as well as the flavor! Makes a very tasty herb jelly and an interesting note in pesto. Click on the link for tips on growing this unique herb! #mostlygreek #herbs #gardening #basil #landscapeideas #growingherbs #greekfood #mediterraneanfood

After I posted a few drink recipes a couple weeks ago, my friend who is expecting her first child in November asked if I would do some drink...

Cinnamon Basil & Mint Dessert Pesto: I mistakenly planted what I thought was basil, but turned out to be cinnamon basil in a pot on my deck. My roommate thought the pot was free and planted mint a few days later.The experiment began!We watched our basil/mint compete against each other …

Cinnamon Basil was a garden experiment that produced more than I expected. Now, what do I do with it? I found this interesting Cinnamon Basil Pesto recipe and decided to try it in three ways: Simpl…

The nice thing about this summer salad is not only is is super refreshing but if you follow Weight Watchers it is 0 personal points per serving!

Cinnamon Basil – Mostly Greek

Light Arnold Palmer with Cinnamon Basil Simple Syrup

Cinnamon basil displays dark green leaves and cinnamon-colored stems. These basil plants contain cinnamite, a compound that gives the herb an intense, spicy aroma and cinnamon-like flavor. Interested in growing Cinnamon basil? Click here for more Cinnamon basil info.

on a whim, i bought a cinnamon basil plant early this summer when i picked up my lemon and italian basils. lucky for me, the cinnamon basil ...

I have a pot of cinnamon basils that are growing pretty well in my balcony. I find them much easier to grow than sweet basils. They are no...

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Gluten Free Cinnamon Basil Blackberry Scones As many of you have read my herb garden disappeared off my porch last week. At first I was angry and then I called my mother-in-law. She has heard many of my grips over the years and she is always a reassuring presence when I am upset. When my mother passed away 9 days after my oldest was born she quickly stepped in as my support system and has remained there ever since. Immediately after hearing about the theft of my herbs she headed to the…

Basil is an incredibly versatile herb that has many health benefits. Not only is it a popular spice to use when cooking common dishes such as Pesto or Caprese salads, but it can be used in drinks such as lemonade. Basil tea, however, is one of the best (and refreshing) ways to enjoy the health benefits of this herb.

We did a detailed post on Cinnamon Basil back in 2013, however since that time I have discovered a number of new ideas for using it, so I thought I would share that as a Mini Herb of the Week. Cinnamon Basil has lovely purple edges and purple stems making it a joy to have in the garden from a visual stand point, then you have the cinnamon scent and this is just a bonus. The subtle cinnamon flavor with a hint of basil goes with both sweet and savory dishes. Cinnamon Basil Apple Spread 8 ounce…

A simple sugar syrup with cinnamon basil leaves steeped in it.

In temperate climates, PENNY WOODWARD says summer is basil time.

Mango cinnamon smoothie

Do you know what the best things to do with your basil flowers are? Although most people know that basil flowers are edible, not everyone knows how to