Basil salt - simply summertime



Just another use for all your herbs - Herb Salt!
Simple and satisfying! With the bumper crop of
tomatoes coming in, we think this is the perfect time to post this recipe.
Nothing is better than a tomato right from the garden with a little salt.
Everyone knows basil and tomato's are besties, so why not
simplify the moment. The recipe below is for the herb salt but
you could take any of your favorite herbs and combine them. 



1/2 cup kosher salt
1/2 cup packed basil leaves - press them in tightly to measure.
Preheat your oven to 225.
Process the salt and basil  in your food
processor, until its well blended. 




Then spread this on a baking sheet and bake until dry. You'll want to toss it
at least once 1/2 way through. Bake it about 30-40 minutes until dry. Let this cool.


Then put this back into your food processor and pulse again, until  Serve this with tomatoes and motz or just tomato's. 
Below are some of the Italian tomato's. Hanging is best for them - its the authentic Italian style and they stay fresh for a long time. Plus no bruising!



Next we'll be making some fire salt with some mixed peppers from the garden...why not? 
Enjoy

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