Fresh Basil Bounty: A Chef's Delight

Fun Fact

Did you know that basil is part of the mint family? It's often called the 'king of herbs' because of its delicious flavor and fragrant smell, especially when used in cooking around the world!

Coloring Tips

1. 1🎨 Leafy Greens - Use various shades of green, from light lime to deep forest, to give the basil leaves a fresh, dimensional look. Try layering colors!
2. 2🖍️ Wooden Wonders - Apply browns, grays, and even a touch of orange to the cutting board and counter. Vary pressure to create realistic wood grain textures and knots.
3. 3✨ Gleaming Tools - For the chef's knife and olive oil bottle, use light grays, silvers, and white highlights to show their shiny, reflective surfaces. Imagine where the light hits!
4. 4🌈 Ripe Reds - Color the tomatoes with bright reds, adding small patches of orange or yellow to suggest ripeness and roundness. Don't forget their little green tops!