11.   In a food processor, blend butter and basil leaves until basil leaves are finely chopped and mixture is thoroughly blended.

12.   Lightly blend butter mixture with fingertips.

13.   Puree until mixture is smoothly blended.

14.   Remove from the microwave, add the butter and vanilla, and stir until the butter melts and the mixture is well blended.

15.   Slowly drizzle the milk into the cocoa mixture, stirring gently with a whisk to blend the mixture without aerating it.

16.   Stop whisking as soon as mixture is blended.

17.   The season has been frustrating for Bibby, who has tried to blend a mixture of seniors and freshmen into a cohesive unit.

18.   Using a large spoon, stir briskly until the mixture is well blended.

19.   When the mixture is well blended, add the salt, heavy cream and vanilla.

20.   Stir in remaining syrup and blended rice mixture.