How do you keep fresh herbs, fresh?

I just bought a few different kinds of herbs, but they usually last for max, a week and I never finish it in that time. Can I do anything to it to make it last longer? Can I freeze it? thanx

Moderator Joined: Dec 26 2005 Age: 33 Posts: 11430

From http://www.slashfood.com/2007/01/24/freezing-fresh-herbs/

The easiest way is to pick the fresh herbs off the plant (or use the ones you have bought at the grocery store), lay them out on a cookie sheet and place it in the freezer for about an hour - this prevents them from clumping together or freezing into a block. Once they are frozen, put them in a freezer bag, and toss back into the freezer until you are ready to use them. Don't forget to label the bags, they all look the same when they are frozen, and you can't smell them to tell the difference.
The other method that I found works well is to dice them up into small pieces, fill each spot in an ice cube tray about 1/2 full with the herbs, then top with water and freeze. Once solid, toss them into a freezer bag and keep frozen. When you need to add some herbs to a soup, pasta dish, meat, whatever, simply take out a single cube and toss it into whatever you are cooking.

Unfortunately, some herbs freeze better than others. Do a little research before you start, or better yet just try a small batch and see what works for you.
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Thank you. Now I just have to check online in a spanish english dictionary which ones I bought Rolling Eyes

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Moderator Joined: Dec 26 2005 Age: 33 Posts: 11430

I plan on putting my herb plants into pots and bringing them inside before it gets too cold out. I'm so spoiled by fresh herbs during the summer.

I should also try and freeze my herbs in case they don't survive the move.

I should buy a basil and oregano plant b/c I use those the most.

Moderator Joined: Dec 26 2005 Age: 33 Posts: 11430

Herbs grow very easily. At least they do outside!