Storing Fresh Herbs

At left is some Rosemary.

There are several ways to store fresh herbs that I have read, whether it is just picked or purchased from a super market. I am going to share with you my method for storing, one that seems to work just fine for me. Keep in mind I do this for hand picked herbs out of the garden, or the packaged herbs at the store.

I like to keep mine in a plastic freezer type bag, in the fridge with an ever slightly moisten paper towel, wrapped lightly around the herbs. I don't wash them prior to storage, but wash them prior to usage, excess moisture can start decaying or spoiling the herbs faster. I try not to keep them in the coldest part of the refrigerator either, but like in the vegetable crisper or a shelf just above the crisper, but not in the back where it tends to be cooler. Keep each herb separate and the freezer bags marked clearly. They should last about a week and a half maybe 2 if you keep a check on them. Well that is it for this post, hope you find this helpful.