5:18Stop Buying Basil — Do This Instead
Curiosity Gap
- If you keep buying basil for recipes, this is aimed at you.
- An arrow runs from a small supermarket-style pot to a basil bush many times its size, and how you get there is never shown.
Title
'Stop Buying Basil' commands a habit change many home cooks can relate to, and 'Do This Instead' promises a simple swap without naming it.
Thumbnail
The creator pointing at the giant bush with a knowing look vouches for the result, and the bush fills the middle so the size gap reads at feed size.
When your advice replaces a purchase with a better homemade result, lead the title with a 'Stop buying' command and hold back the method. Show the bought version small and your result big, with you vouching for it.
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Tell them to stop buying it, and hide what to do instead.
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