For thousands of years, herbs have been used in food preparation and for medicinal purposes. How did those ancient herb enthusiasts preserve their herbs? They dried them. Drying is the best method for ...

What is the best way to dry fresh herbs? The best way to dry fresh herbs will depend on which herbs you're looking to dry. Delicate herbs like basil, mint, cilantro, and parsley, which have a higher ...

Stacy Tornio has authored more than 15 books about animals, nature, and gardening. She is a master gardener and master naturalist. Drying your own herbs is a quick and easy skill that, once learned, ...

Hanging herbs upside down in bundles not only allows them to dry thoroughly but also adds a decorative touch to the kitchen. Photo: Getty Images/Westend61 Fresh from the garden or balcony, herbs taste ...

Preserve the flavor and freshness of your homegrown herbs for future home-cooked meals. The beauty of growing your own herbs is that you have the freshest and most fragrant herbs available to add to ...

Pamela is a freelance food and travel writer based in Astoria, Queens. While she writes about most things edible and potable (and accessories dedicated to those topics,) her real areas of expertise ...

If you don't know how to dry herbs for tea, you're left with over-priced herbal teas from the store that don't taste of much and don't have many beneficial properties (plus, did you know that many ...

Salt and (good) pepper can get you pretty far in your cooking, but true grown-up cooks use an arsenal of herbs and spices to flavor their meals. How you stock your spice cabinet will depend on the ...

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