New culinary uses for familiar herbs! The outstanding winner of this new trend which combines sweets and herbs is undeniably basil. Renowned chefs have started to add basil to their dessert lists. You will find it in creme brulée, crumbles, all manners of fruit puddings, it marries well with most fruits from grapes to strawberries. And it is a winner with chocolate, so chocolate and basil brownies are no surprise.

Regularly pick fresh Basil leaves and pinch the growing tip to ensure bushy growth and an abundance of leaves.