Basil thrives in extreme heat with varied varieties
Chicago Tribune notes the hot summer boosts basil growth with many varieties beyond sweet basil. Carl Smits of Smits Farms highlights lemon Thai and purple basils sold at markets and advises on selection, storage, and handling. Recipes from Traunfeld and Rosbottom show basil uses from pasta sauce to sandwiches and pesto.
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Renee Enna
Chicago Tribune
Carl Smits
Chicago Heights
Jerry Traunfeld
Traunfeld
Betty Rosbottom
True Blueberry cookbook highlights late summer harvests
Food writer Linda Dannenberg praises blueberries for flavor and nutrition. Her book True Blueberry chronicles varieties, includes recipes from chefs and home cooks, and features a lemon ricotta pancake with a blueberry peach compote. The recipe notes fresh and dried blueberries, peaches, and citrus zest.
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AP Photos
Associated Press
New England
Linda Dannenberg
Humphreys Bakery
Martha’s Vineyard
Tufts University
Rutgers University
USDA
Agricultural Research Service
Dannenberg
Stewart, Tabori & Chang
Jeff Jackson
A.R. Valentien
Torrey Pines
la Jolla
Calif
The Pleasures of Southern Fried Chicken at Home
A guide to making crispy juicy fried chicken at home. Describes frying basics from oil choice and heat to coating, seasoning, and cooking technique. Emphasizes buttermilk, flour, and careful temperature control for best color and texture.
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Carole Kotkin
Knight Ridder
South
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