The Mystical Powers Of Basil

Basil is very popular in the culinary world as it posses magical properties in Mediterranean countries. People use basil to purify their homes by placing the leaves on the floor. Couples moving into a new home use basil as a house plant to shower the air with good fortune.

In some countries, basil is considered a female herb that men avoid because of its ingredients in teas to sooth menstrual cramps.

Basil is also used in mystic medicine to determine whether your mate is faithful, or not. If you suspect that your man is cheating, or has in the past, place a basil leaf on his hand. If the basil leaf wilts right away, chances are that he has been in the bed of another woman.

To keep your man faithful, sprinkle powdered basil in the bed while he is asleep, especially around his heart and under his penis, and he will remain as faithful as man’s best friend.

Better yet, you know the way to a man’s heart is through his stomach. Men love homemade dessert. Feed him some basil ice-cream.

Basil Ice Cream

Ingredients:

·         2 cups whole milk

·         1/2 cup plus 1/2 cup sugar

·         1/2 cup packed fresh basil leaves

·         2 teaspoons dried basil

·         1/8 teaspoon salt

·         4 large egg yolks

·         2 cups whipping cream

·         1 teaspoon vanilla

Preparation:

Combine the milk, 1/2 cup of the sugar, the fresh basil, dried basil, and salt in a medium, heavy saucepan. Scald the milk mixture over medium-high heat, stirring often, for 5 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat and let steep for 1 hour.

Strain the milk mixture through a fine-mesh sleeve. Return the milk to a clean, medium, heavy saucepan. Scald the milk once again over medium-high heat, stirring often, for 5 minutes.

While the milk is scalding, whisk together the egg yolks in a medium mixing bowl. Add the remaining 1/2 cup of sugar and whisk until the eggs are light and fluffy. Whisking constantly, add a small amount of the hot milk to the egg mixture. Gradually whisk in the remaining hot milk.

Return the custard mixture to the pan and cook over medium-low heat, stirring often, until the custard is thick enough to coat the back of a spoon, about 5 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat and place in a bowl of ice water to quickly cool the custard. Let the custard cool, stirring often, for 5 minutes.

While the custard is cooling, combine the cream and the vanilla in a medium bowl. Stir in the custard mixture. Cover with plastic wrap and press the wrap directly onto the surface of the custard. Refrigerate until completely chilled, at least 4 hours or overnight. The custard may be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Freeze the chilled custard mixture in an ice-cream maker according to the manufacturer's instructions. Transfer the ice cream to an airtight container and freeze in the freezer for 2 to 4 hours before serving.