The method that you use to preserve your aromatic plants will depend on what type you are trying to preserve, and how you are planning to use it. Otherwise, the choice comes down to personal preference. How to Preserve Fresh Herbs Harvesting Cleaning Methods for Preserving Hanging to Dry Layi...
How to store fresh herbs, like thyme, cilantro, mint and basil, so they last long, where to store them, and how to store fresh herbs in the freezer to use for cooking.
22 Comments / By Lisa Leake / May 13, 2016 / Food Shopping, How to Start2.5K shares Spending 2 or 3 bucks on a pack of fresh herbs at the grocery store every time you need a sprig of thyme or a few mint leaves can add up fast! Luckily, growing them yourself couldn’t be any...
The great thing about herbs is that they grow like weeds and they love to be pruned. Keep them watered, pinch them back and watch them go a bit crazy! They are a nice break from other high-maintenance plants! Let me show you some of the best ideas I found for using fresh herbs: C...
How to dry fresh herbsOffers a tip on how to dry fresh herbs harvested from one's garden. Hanging; Air-drying herbs on a window screen.Sunset
We mean it. Herbs need to be pruned to keep them healthy. If you spend too much time looking at your herb garden and not enough time using it, the roots will overgrow the pot. If that sounds bad, it’s because it is. Overgrown roots can cause a plant to die, undermining this who...
It doesn’t work with everything though. I tried beets, and while I had the deep purple color and even some of the earthy scent, it turned a yellow-gray in cold process soap. Well, on to the next project! Have you infused fresh herbs in oils? Tell us what you think!
One day, one of my students brought a basket of fresh herbs to go with our lunch—in Vietnam, we normally have fresh herbs at every meal—and I just marveled at them. I realized that I hadn’t had the time to think of things like fresh herbs, the simple, everyday things that ...
Learning the art of chiffonade will make cutting fresh herbs so much easier. Here’s how you do it. How to Chiffonade 1. Stack leaves on top of each other. 2. Roll them gently into a bundle. 3. Rock your knife through your bundle. Use your fingers to gently separate your delicious...
Although fresh herbs have that clean, spring-like beauty, and bright flavor, dried herbs also has its own perks. But what's best of knowing how to dry herbs is that it will give you a brand new taste, experience, and connection to the food you prepare and eat. So make it habit of...