Submitted by Ann Kelly
Today is National Herb and Spice Day... Here are a couple ways to enjoy your herbs and spices.
Out in the world of Pinterest you can find all kinds of goodies. Last week I came across The Gardeners Eden an their Frozen herbs. This is such a good idea. I had to give it a try myself and I will be store more up this summer to use throughout the winter.
So I headed out to my garden and picked few fresh herbs to try.
Basil, Rosemary, oregano, and thyme.
The basil Leaves I put in my small food processor with the juice from a half a lime and some oil, I would do my basil like this again. It takes up much less space and I rarely use whole basil leaves.
Above is my basil I then put a little extra oil in the cube to cover the basil. Then I filled up the cubes with olive oil or grape seed oil NOTE grape seed oil DOES NOT FREEZE. So you will want to us broth, water, olive oil, or butter.
Once they are all full just put the try in the freezer until they freeze solid.
I just popped mine out and am storing in the freezer. I have already used some for marinades and they tasted great. Make sure to check out The Gardeners Eden to see more great pictures of this wonderful Idea.
I have also recently found Mountain Rose Herbs I have placed one order and making my list for another large order. They have lots and lots of spices and herbs alone with teas and lots of other great supplies
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Today is National Herb and Spice Day... Here are a couple ways to enjoy your herbs and spices.
Out in the world of Pinterest you can find all kinds of goodies. Last week I came across The Gardeners Eden an their Frozen herbs. This is such a good idea. I had to give it a try myself and I will be store more up this summer to use throughout the winter.
Basil, Rosemary, oregano, and thyme.
After I washed them and took the stems off I added the leaves to my ice trays.
What a great idea. I can't wait to have a garden again next year. Your blog is great, I can't wait to read even more.
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This is an incredible ideas! Will for sure, be giving this a try this summer!
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such a clever idea, thanks for the tip!
ReplyDeleteOh wow thanks for the tip, what a great idea! I often wonder how to preserve herbs, and this is a great way to do it!!!! Thanks!
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ReplyDeletePerfect timing for this tip... please share this on my foodie friday party. I'm sure a lot of garderners would like to know about saving their herbs.
ReplyDeleteWhat a clever tip! While I don't grow many of my own herbs this would be a great way to use up any store-bought fresh herbs!
ReplyDeleteFantastic tip! I always want fresh herbs in winter- when they're not in season! You're being featured tonight. :)
ReplyDeleteLoving this idea. I have a VERY bountiful herb garden and would adore doing this for the winter. I may even freeze my mint so I can have it in my tea all year long!! Thanks so much for linking up at Mop It Up Mondays. I'm featuring you tomorrow!
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kristi
So smart!
ReplyDeleteLove this! What a great solution to my herbs withering away in my fridge. Had to give this a little feature today!
ReplyDeleteI tried this and my olive oil did not freeze, it just kind of jelled. did I not leave it in the freezer long enough?I left it in for 12 hours.
ReplyDeleteI had to let mine sit a good long time before they were good and frozen i don't remember how long for sure. . the ones I did in the grape seed oil never froze.
DeleteThanks, I will try again and leave them longer
DeleteGreat idea! I don't know if my pot of herbs will continue to be as bountiful as it is right now. It is surviving very well during our hot-hot weather & MAY be okay through our mild winter, but I may try this tip just in case!
ReplyDeleteI would like to know if you've ever tried freezing tomatoes? We have a bumper crop of cherry & pear tomatoes, & I can't use them up or give them away fast enough. Just curious.....lol!
CAS
It's nice to have that during morning.
ReplyDeleteThat is such a good idea! Had to pin to share :)
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This looks like such a fantastic idea. I will have to give it a try with all of our home-grown herbs :) Thank you!
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