The term "basil" is derived from the Latin basilius and the Greek v (basilikón phutón), which means "royal/kingly plant," presumably because of the plant's use in the creation of royal perfumes. Basil is sometimes referred to as "l'herbe royale" ('the royal herb') in French. Basil is an annual or

Caesar wore a bay leaf crown to signify his dominance, however some speculate that it was to conceal his baldness. Bay leaves have been used in the kitchen for centuries, from the first century Roman handbook Apicius to the dog-eared recipe cards in your grandmother's cabinet. Bay leaves of good