Probably all of us have bought a pot of fresh basil from the grocery store, dreaming of having an endless supply of fragrant, flavorful leaves at our fingertips. But how many of us have actually ...

Is it just me, or does basil seem to turn black and unusable in the blink of an eye? You pick up that package at the store, with dreams of Caprese salad or a fragrant tossed pasta in your head. But ...

• The best place to store basil so it lasts is at room temperature. • Put a bunch of basil in a jar of water, tent it with a plastic bag, and store it out of sunlight. • Stored this way, basil keeps ...

Basil oxidizes quickly at cold temperatures, and shouldn’t be refrigerated. Experts recommend storing basil in a glass or jar of water at room temperature, stems facing down. To extend its life, avoid ...