Herb Saver
by Holly • February 5, 2010 • Domestic Tips • 0 Comments
It happens every year, the cold weather hits, I bring my potted herbs inside, and then they die. I can’t blame it on abundance or lack of sun because I have tried all windows in two different apartments. I even tried watering them frequently and infrequently; tending to them daily and leaving them alone for a week. I finally gave up on having a windowsill herb garden year round and looked into other options.
Although I always prefer fresh herbs I bump up my dried use in the winter months such as thyme, oregano and rosemary. I tend to stay away from dried basil or parsley, they don’t have any aromatics so if a recipe calls for it just use the real thing. If you have the option of buying in bulk it’s usually cheaper and you get to use your own spice jars, but if not a brand that always treats me well is simply organic.
I got this herb saver as a present from my brother and it works like a charm. The shelf life is amazing, fresh rosemary and thyme have lasted up to three weeks and the leafier herbs such as basil and sage will last around a week and a half. The herb saver alleviates the guilt I often faced from throwing away a pack of herbs before I got a chance to use them all, something that brings a tear to the eyes of all crows and foodies alike.