Fresh basil and bird poop

Posted on June 1, 2009 by Doug Powell

Last year, with Amy’s guidance, was the first year I really started cooking with fresh herbs. Basil and tomato (and formerly cheese, right), fresh pesto, bruschetta, it’s all good.

Except for the bird poop.

Here are a couple of our basil leaves with some semi-fresh bird plops – similar to the ones I washed off the car earlier today. When preparing dishes with fresh herbs, wash thoroughly (which can be difficult) or cook the poop out. Or both.

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CRS - June 4, 2009 7:11 AM

Is it possible to eliminate that amount of bird poop without using soap, or would it be better to discard the affected leaves?

Brian Hayes - July 18, 2009 10:34 PM

Fair question.
Where's the reply?

doug powell - July 21, 2009 9:28 AM

discard it

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