41.   Garnish with remaining basil leaves, and serve.

42.   How significant is the single basil leaf added in some cans of authentic Italian plum tomatoes?

43.   I was trying to be fully present, cutting off basil leaves to music, feeding nuts and cheese into my blender in a slow easy rhythm.

44.   In a bowl, combine them with the paste, fish sauce and half the basil leaves.

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

46.   In blender or food processor, puree mixture, with basil leaves added in small batches.

47.   In food processor, puree basil leaves and garlic, while drizzling melted butter through food chute.

48.   In blender or food processor, puree mixture with basil leaves added in small batches.

49.   In the center, place alternating slices of tomato and mozzarella cheese with a basil leaf tucked in between.

50.   Ladle into bowls and drizzle with a bit of the olive oil, then garnish with a few basil leaves.