06/04/2026
Did you know Basil derived from Basileous a Greek word which means King? Which is how it’s known as the King of Herbs, but did you know there’s a romantic history to it?
According to custom, in Italy, if a man gave a women a sprig of basil she would fall madly in love with him and never leave him. In Italy a potted basil plant put on the window sill or balcony of a young ladies room, was a sign that she was ready to have her suitor call.
And for me? I know my partner loves not only the aroma but the flavor- so I infused this last minute dish with fresh basil, orange zest, red chili flakes, and a freshly cracked pepper.
To describe it, is to really insult it as it’s a collection of flavors and thoughts as my mind raided the pantry. But the overall end result was an amazing blackened chicken cacio Pepe with fresh notes of citrus, and basil and lemon.
Simple, Fun and Romantically delicious.
