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Frozen Herbs

Freeze your favourite herbs in ice-cream trays with a little water. They can be used straight from frozen in your cooking.

How to Freeze Herbs:

  1. Harvest the freshest, healthiest leaves

  2. Wash, if necessary, and pat dry with paper towels

  3. Stuff 2-3 individual leaves or a spoonful of chopped herbs in ice cube trays.

  4. Fill the tray half way with water. Make sure the leaves are down into the water, as best you can. They will tend to float, but we'll fix that with the next step. Place the half filled tray in the freezer.

  5. Once the ice cubes are pretty much frozen, finish filling the try with water. The leaves will no longer be able to float and should be completely surrounded with water. Now place the tray back into the freezer to freeze solid.

  6. Once the ice cubes are frozen, remove from the tray and store in zip closure bags.

  7. When ready to use, toss the whole ice cube into your favorite stew or dish