Hi! I am Shari Sweeney and
here on A Certain Aesthetic I’m serving you elevated food, mindful experiences and the beauty of living in Okinawa, Japan!
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It’s Memorial Day weekend which means summer is officially here! This Sweet Basil & Cardamom Lemonade is bursting with refreshing summer vibes and I know you’re going to love it. Even though we are in the throes of a pandemic, you can still live the good life by allowing this drink to take you to a faraway place in your mind or in your backyard! ;)
Let’s talk about one of my favorite herbs of all time...Sweet Basil! It’s the first herb I grew on my balcony when I was in college and it started my love for gardening. When I see this beautiful herb, it makes me think of spring and summer because of its amazing smell and taste! Sweet basil is one of the most common herbs you will see in your grocery stores, farmer’s markets, and garden centers. It’s widely used in an array of culinary dishes as well as it’s used in many ways for it’s medicinal properties…
