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If 10,000 SF Biters buy 4 oz of dried organic basil rather than a conventionally grown variety, we'll keep the weight of 11 frying pans in pesticides out of the environment.

Seventeeth-century herbalist Nicholas Culpeper suggested in his guide to herbs, The English Physician, that smelling basil may cause the spontaneous breeding of scorpions in the brain. Um...

‘Tis the Seasoning

The Bite:

Wanna deck your kitchen halls with flavor? The East Bay's Spicely Organics stocks almost 50 100%-certified organic seasonings, including allspice for your jerk chicken, chipotle chili powder for taco night, and oregano for your lip-smacking marinara. SO also has more offbeat offerings such as dukka (great for homemade hummus). And while not every spice in stock is totally organic, they all come in smart packaging: Biodegradable plastic bags packed in recycled paper minimize waste, conserve resources, and take less energy to ship (since they're lighter). Don you now your stylin' apron...

Wanna Try?

Spicely Organics, available at Golden Natural Foods, 130 Church St. (415-252-7801).

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