Monday, March 3, 2014

How to store fresh herbs



Flower bouquet method:

Fresh herbs are like fresh flowers-- they need water to. First you to trim the stems every 1-2 days for best results. This little extra effort can only mean  that your herbs stay fresh for over two weeks. If your working with Basil or Mint, its best to keep the herbs at room temperature. Mint will thrive on the windowsill. Cilantro & Parsley prefer colder temperatures. Best to cover the tops of herbs with loose plastic bag and refrigerate them ( like I have demonstrated in the video). Keep them on the door compartment will provide the most optimal temp, since its the warmest part of the fridge.


Wrapping method:


Another way of storing your herbs. Just wrap fresh herbs in a wet paper towel & store them in a resealable plastic bag. The reason behind this is to keep the herbs in a moist -- not wet-- environment. You should check on them every couple of days,  and if the paper towel feels dry you can. Either spray the bag with a bit of water or  rewrap the herbs in a new moist paper towels. Place them in your crisper or the door compartment for best results. This method works well for herbs like Cilantro & Parsley. This method can be used with any herbs. If your dealing with rosemary or thyme a more subtle approach should be practiced. As these woodier herbs tend to mold if around too much water-- be sure that the paper towel aren't too moist & check on the every couple of days.


"Green" wrapping method: 


This method is like the the wrapping method, except using a dish towel. But avoid using the plastic bag & paper towel.

And store them in the crisper, you should check on it every couple of days to make sure  the towel hasn't dried out.

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