Basil, one of the most ancient herbs, is also a comparative newcomer, as far as the American spice scene is concerned. Though no stranger to herb gardeners and gourmet cooks, basil did not "bloom" here until after the big pizza invasion was well underway.
Wild herbs and botanicals are becoming a formalized industry in Kosovo, thanks to Uncle Sam. The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is funding a project called Kosovo Business Support (KBS), which provides a range of services to small businesses and entrepreneurs in the region. It is being executed jointly by two organizations, Chemonics International and Winrock International.