And just like that basil is a plenty in the valley. Calls for our favorite preparation, a bright and true Basil Cream Sauce.

Did any of you see the 2001 German film, 'Mostly Martha'? THAT was the inspiration 20 years ago, and the tradition continues. Our go to is this warm sauce poured over a piece of gently prepared salmon and white rice. That's all, rather simple.

You could of course use this sauce for a million other things...pasta of course, or on just about any cooked seasonal vegetable (zuchini, tomato, eggplant, etc...).