Absinthe – literally the stuff of legends. Many spirits have a day that PR people have named after them – but few have the right to own a day in the way that absinthe owns March 5 – the anniversary of the day that the 95-year ban on the spirit was repealed in the United States. Whether you … Continue reading Sip a legendary spirit on National Absinthe Day
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A chat with singer Chloey Wilson
Chloey Wilson had a few minutes for a telephone chat from her home in Nashville, TN, while the sound quality isn't as great as we would like, we are grateful Chloey gave us a little piece of her time.You can find Chloey on instagram at ChloeyWilson.official, twitter at the same handle. and of course on … Continue reading A chat with singer Chloey Wilson
blackberry and green tea popsicles
"Life was just a tire swing. 'Jambalaya' was the only song I could sing. Blackberry pickin', eatin' fried chicken, And I never knew a thing about pain. Life was just a tire swing."~ Jimmy Buffett The plump, juicy blackberry and a hot summer day are perfect companions. After spending the day elbow deep in stickers … Continue reading blackberry and green tea popsicles
cinnamon apple cider doughnuts
Using the best ingredients is the secret to cooking and when it comes to doughnuts, we use real butter, not margarine and real buttermilk, not powder. The recipe below also asks for apple butter. If you aren't familiar with this delicious concoction, you can generally find a jar at the farmers market, road side stand … Continue reading cinnamon apple cider doughnuts
how to make simple herb compound butter
Simple, delicious compound butters are perfect companions for summertime dishes. Ingredients 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened dash salt, to taste 1 Tablespoon fresh herbs, minced Choose your faves! Basil and parsley or rosemary, thyme and sage ~ the combinations are endless. Our choice for our Naked Corn on the Cue is: Ingredients 1 clove garlic, … Continue reading how to make simple herb compound butter
naked corn on the cue
Summer cookouts are a favorite here at basil & salt and as always fresh foods are on the menu. Whether you use the backyard barbecue or cook over a pit, fresh corn tastes a little better with a bit of char and smoke. Lay your clean, shucked corn naked on the grill for a total … Continue reading naked corn on the cue
it’s all in the timing
Spring has sprung yet it came in with barely a whisper. With so much going on in the world, did any of us really even notice spring’s entrance this year? All of the changes over the past couple of months have brought uncertainty to the forefront as we wait for the world to turn again. … Continue reading it’s all in the timing
Celebrate National Grilled Cheese Day with the Cheeses of Europe
Happy National Grilled Cheese Day! We have been experimenting with grilled cheese from the Cheeses of Europe website for a couple of weeks now and since we have found our favorite, we want to share it with you. Bonus Each recipe comes with a suggested beer pairing. Pop on over and poke around while you … Continue reading Celebrate National Grilled Cheese Day with the Cheeses of Europe
baked tomato provençal minis
A friend and I have been hard at work prepping basil & salt's gourmet garden and I am now making my plan and creating recipes for the coming bounty of summer. I've gone back into the archives of our printed late summer | early fall edition of Basil & Salt Magazine for inspiration and thought … Continue reading baked tomato provençal minis
simple blueberry pie
As spring teases us with sprinklings of summer-like weather, I have a tendency to pull up the cook-out recipes. I love planning neighborhood backyard barbecues, romantic picnics and weekend camping trips and as March rolls into view I can't wait to dive into outdoor foods. Farmers markets and road side stands are posting their spring … Continue reading simple blueberry pie
