Basil is a kitchen herb in the mint family. Although it’s native to India, basil is used in a wide number of cuisines, from Italian to Thai and Vietnamese foods. While sweet basil might be the most ...

Each year, tracks from musical artists of all types vie for the coveted “song of the summer” title. If there were an herb of the summer, that crown would always be snugly rested atop basil’s head.

A very popular Thai pork-based dish is a stir-fry using minced pork and basil called pad ga-praw. It's really easy to make, and you'll enjoy the bold, complex flavors. In Thailand this dish is ...

Jekka McVicar is Britain's undisputed Queen of Herbs. What she doesn't know about herbs could probably be written on the back of a postage stamp, and her passion for them sweeps you along in its wake.