Wegmans Basil, Fresh Living

Wash before use. Do Not Refrigerate. Add water to cover roots.Store at room temperature, above 55 degrees F, out of direct sunlight. When recipes require dried basil, substitute three times the amount of fresh basil. To add flavor to your recipes, simply cut the amount of basil required and add in the last 30 minutes of cooking.Suggestion for the consumer:Wash leaves before use. There are a few things you can do to extend your enjoyment of the basil plant: Remove the leaves and freeze. After freezing, the leaves will be darker and will crumble, but they taste just as great as fresh leaves. We recommend using the frozen basil leaves in sauces. You could also chop the leavesup with olive oil and freeze in ice cube trays. Another idea is to make some basil infused oil that can be used in many different recipes.