Fresh basil is my favorite herb to cook with. Peppery and sweet, basil is a member of the mint family. Check out these amazingly flavorful Fresh Basil Recipes and tips here on the blog. Fresh basil is aromatic with the scents of pepper, anise, and mint. Sweet tasting but savory too, it smells peppery with a hint of mint! So here I am in the middle of a kitchen remodel, sans oven, stovetop and kitchen sink or dishwasher. The crockpot's getting old, as is the electric griddle and microwave…