Don't just take my word for it. Check out this Google search. When it comes to dessert, basil is the new mint. I know...it sounds bonkers, but tastes really, really good.
Jon and I had a dessert called "Vacherin" at Eleven Madison earlier this month that paired little cubes of fresh strawberries with leaves of micro basil and basil, lemon, and strawberry sorbets. Neither Jon nor I knew what to expect, but when the plate landed on our table we dove right in. It was so light and refreshing--a perfect summertime dessert--that we could have eaten two more...apiece.
Don't worry: I don't foresee a basil-strawberry cookie in the future. (Hmm...or do I?) But if you're feeling adventurous, stop by the produce aisle, pick up some strawberries and basil, and taste for yourself.
this desert was really fresh and delicious...and unexpected! The waiter brought it out for us to try, and we didn't even order it! My favorite kind of surprise. Basil really is the new mint!
Posted by: Jonnazz | July 29, 2008 at 10:31 PM