A friend of mine freezes herbs in Olive Oil at the end of summer. When she wants to cook with them she simply tosses a cube or two in a pan and then sautes whatever she wants to. This technique creates a wonderful flavor and lets you use fresh herbs all year long! One of my favor...
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...
Fresh herbs may be dried or dehydrated so they can last for up to six months when stored properly. To dry herbs, wash and dry them completely, then use a dehydrator on a low temperature (95ºF to 105ºF) to draw moisture out of the leaves until they crumble in your hand. The ...
There are a few ways that you can use fresh herbs to infuse into the oil. Normally, if you use fresh herbs, there is too much moisture that can cause rot or mold. The infusion must be done in a short time and used in a few days to prevent this from happening. ...
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
Types of Fresh Herbs The list of fresh herbs is long. Many of them come in several varieties, colors and fragrances. All add loads of flavor to your meals. Why not try one of these? BasilThis aromatic annual plant is one that I use all the time. You’ll become an expert atgrowing ...
How fresh are your herbs?Provides tips for determining the freshness of herbs. Color and physical appearance; Smell; Taste; Resemblance to the fresh plant; Storage of herbs; Comparison shopping. INSETS: What to do with your herbs.;Herbs to...
But as you can see, the savings can really add up no matter how often you use them! When To Grow Fresh Herbs I love plants, but by no means have a green thumb. So I can tell you from experience that herbs are one of the easiest things I’ve ever attempted to grow. They are ...
Layer fresh blossoms with sugar in a jar and let it sit for a few weeks. After it sits the sugar will take on a slight lavender flavor and the color of the blossoms make it a perfect addition to cookies and cakes. Drinks A bit of lavender in lemonade or cocktails is refreshing and ...
As thyme leaves are small, you will rarely need to chop them any smaller - just use the whole leaves. If you want to bake with fresh thyme (such as for bread) then you will always need to remove the leaves from the stem and chop if necessary. You can also use dried thyme in bakin...