BASIL CHARLES: The penniless barman who became a royal confidante He was the legendary proprietor of Basil’s Bar, where for years celebrities and royalty have partied on the exclusive island of Mustique. Here, for the first time, BASIL CHARLES — now 70 — tells his story.

Basil-Vermouth Ice Cubes There are countless ways to work magic with this signuiture sipper staple, like freezing your leftover dry Vermouth into cocktail-ready basil ice cubes.

How To Make Pesto Without Summer Basil A lesson on resourcefulness.

Basic Pesto Recipe Pesto is a mouthful of bright summer — basil made more so You can buy it in a jar or in the refrigerator section of your grocery story, but there is nothing better than making it yourself Fresh basil can be found in abundance at farmers’ markets Read more ... in the summer

4 Delicious and Clever Uses for Basil (Other Than Pesto) Yes, pesto is fantastic, but this time of year, we’re up to our ears in basil leaves (thank you, backyard bumper crop and farmers market overflow!).

4 Delicious and Clever Uses for Basil Yes, pesto is fantastic, but this time of year, we’re up to our ears in basil leaves (thank you, backyard bumper crop and farmers market overflow!). For a fresh take, try one of these easy ideas. H...

Chelsea winger Mohamed Salah could make switch to Tottenham Tottenham are showing an interest in winger Mohamed Salah, who is set to leave Chelsea this summer. Salah is currently on loan at Serie A club Fiorentina, where he has impressed.

Fiorentina 2-0 Kiev: Salah shows Chelsea his class Mario Gomez's predatory instincts and a superb display from Mohamed Salah saw Fiorentina qualify for the Europa League semi-finals.

Mohamed Salah joins celebrating Fiorentina fans after orchestrating win Fiorentina winger Mohamed Salah, on loan from Chelsea, appears to be enjoying his new surroundings and celebrated with fans following La Viola's 3-0 win over Roma.

Mohamed Salah shines for Fiorentina in their 3-1 win over Sassuolo Mohamed Salah inspired Fiorentina to a 3-1 win against Sassuolo in Serie A on Saturday to keep alive their chances of qualifying for the Champions League.