Barbara Pagani's Tresor Cache 101

 I have done this for several years and been very successful with a 20-30 plant crop all from 1 pot purchased at the grocery store.  This year I may have waited too long as it's extremely hot. I worked transplanting in the early morning and water several times throughout the day. I am crossing my fingers that they take as it was so hot. So basically I take the basil out of the pot, split it all up. The larger pieces are first in larger pots at the outer edge. The smaller ones go in smaller individual pots till they are strong enough to go in a bigger pot. I prepare a mix of bark on the bottom which I got from our local city that provides it for free. Then some of last year's old earth. Then a mix of new earth or top soil mixed with peat moss and sheep manure. I space each cutting approx 8 inches apart. Dig a hole down as deep as you can put the stem down without breaking it and make a mound around the top and lightly press the earth down around it. It needs tons of water for t...

From the Design Sponge group- Herb infused Vodka http://www.designspongeonline.com/2011/05/small-measures-with-ashley-herb-infused-vodkas.html To create the following infusions, I’ve provided some basic guidelines. Essentially, though, all that’s involved is putting a bit of the best quality vodka you can acquire (I like to use Rain Organics Vodka) into a lidded container, adding a few fresh sprigs of your herb of choice and allowing the mixture to infuse for several days. For each of the herbs listed, I’ve also offered five flavor pairings, if you’d like to infuse the vodka with a little more than one herb (which, of course, will also taste fantastic all on its own). These suggestions come from The Flavor Bible, my indispensable go-to manual when looking for ideas for culinary pairings. Read more at Design*Sponge http://www.designspongeonline.com/2011/05/small-measures-with-ashley-herb-infused-vodkas.html#ixzz1MQpaw0f7   Herbs Cilantro Pair with: ginger, chile pepper...