I've been drying them little by little before the winter months come our way (which happen to be right around the corner, I do say.)
It is mighty easy.
Just cut, rinse and let them sit out on the sun (or indoors.) You can hang them to dry or simply place them on a tray (like I've done.)
Some herbs-like rosemary-dry very quickly. Others-like basil- take a several days to dry, you just have to be a little patient.
I have big plans for all these lovely herbs and lavender. Aside from using them to enhance flavors in my food, I want to collect enough dry herbs and give some away as gifts come Christmas. I do think they would make lovely gifts. How about some lavender satchels for drawers? Or cute cups filled with mint chocolate? Or simply, jars filled with herbs and tied with a cute ribbon? The possibilities are endless.
What are your favorite herbs to dry? Give away? Any gift ideas?
Beautiful photos. I can almost smell them. I love the smell of rosemary, basil, mint - all of them! ... They'll make lovely gifts at Christmas time, (and they're valuable. Herbs can get expensive!)
ReplyDeleteI plucked some mint from our yard the other day, washed it and then stuck it in a ziploc bag in the freezer. I wonder if it will keep well like that. Do you know?
Thank you Tracy.
ReplyDeleteOther than chives, I've not tried freezing any of them. So please do let me know if that works. Chives do keep nicely frozen.
Hey! I've not tried anything but freezing my mint leaves. But truth be told, it doesn't taste the same in a Mojito. ;-)
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