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FOOD FACTS

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Purple basil is cultivated from ordinary basil and is used the same way as any green basil; for flavour or as a garnish. Purple basil is grown for their colour. Breeders sometimes will grow varieties that have the purple colour, but not the great basil flavour. Often times, the plant will go back to being green which can be avoided if the green shoots are removed when they appear. If the plant is left alone, it will eventually turn completely green.
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THE COOKBOOK

You do not need to be an
experienced cook to get the most
from Gina’s recipes. She has
designed the recipes to be easy to
follow. Each recipe card comes with
a picture of the dish on the front and
the recipe on the back. Just take the
recipe out and you are ready to
create your own culinary master
piece. If the taste of authentic Italian
cuisine just makes your mouth water,
then you need to try some of Gina’s
recipes. You will be hooked and
come back for more.

RECIPES

Basic Tomato Sauce

Once you try this easy, delicious recipe, you may never eat sauce from a jar again!

6-8 Servings
¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
2 garlic cloves, sliced
1 28-oz can crushed plum tomatoes
1 5-oz can tomato paste
1 ½ cups water
2 large bay leaves
1 teaspoon dried oregano
2 sprigs fresh basil (or 1 tsp dried basil)
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Pesto Sauce

2 cups fresh basil leaves (washed)
1/4 cup pine nuts
1 clove garlic, peeled
2 sprigs flat Italian parsley
Pinch of salt
1 tsp ground black pepper
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/4 to 1/2 cup....
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COOKING TIPS

Having more than one cutting board
in the kitchen is a good idea. An 
improperly  washed cutting board can
be a cause of food contamination in
even the cleanest  kitchen. Raw
meat, poultry and fish should never be
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