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Using and Storing Herbs and Spices

Using and Storing Herbs and Spices

Add some flavor to your favorite dishes with fresh herbs.

Flavorful fresh CHIVES add a mild onion-like flavor to dips, spreads, soups, salads, omelets, casseroles and many vegetables.

Use DILL to add flavor to salads, meats, sauces, vegetables, marinades, stuffing, herb butter and tomato juice. Because it can lose its flavor during heating, add dill toward the end of cooking time.

Popular MINT can be used to flavor a wide variety of dishes including salads, soups, stews, meats, vegetables, pasta, rice, cheese and egg dishes, sauces, desserts, marinades, juices and more.

ROSEMARY, a fragrant herb is a member of the mint family with a hint of lemon and pine. The silver-green needle-like leaves add delightful flavor to a variety of foods including fruits, soups, vegetables, meats, fish, stuffing, dressing, marinades and herb butter.

I am often asked, how do you store your herbs and spices?

Put fresh herbs in bottles with labels indicating what they are and the date. If you have a lot of bottles, alphabetize them on a spice rack. One of my favorite storage solutions is using a eight shelf wire unit that hangs on the backside of my pantry closet door.

Spices and Herbs should be stored in a cool, dark and dry place and out of sunlight or heat and steam sources. Storing them right beside your kitchen stove or oven is never a good idea.

I will often reuse my empty spice bottles. I handwash them, remove the old labels and let them air dry. Make sure they are completely dry before adding new contents to them. I will then apply blank labels to the front of the jars so that they are ready to go the next time I need a new jar. I store my empty jars on the bottom shelf of my spice rack unit.

So the next time you want to make some of your dishes sizzle with some fresh herbs, try some of the suggestions above.

What are the best herbs to plant?

I have a little herb garden with basil, cilantro, sage, dill, thyme, oregano, rosemary, parsley. Any other ideas?

It depends upon two things: what are your growing conditions (light source; Northern, Southern, Eastern, Western, and soil condition), and what is your desire for herbs? [Do you want them for culinary/cooking, for wreaths/crafts, for medicinal purposes, for insecticides, for aroma or flower coloration?]
Example, if you have dry soil in a sunny area, you'll want to plant "Mediterranean Herbs". If you want a good cooking herb, try more unusual herbs like Stevia or Chocolate Mint
If you want herbs for crafts, check out "Everlasting Herbs."
Good medicinal herbs are Yarrow - a great coagulant, and Costmary - an anti-Cancer plant. Chamomile (either German or English) are wonderful to have around for teas to de-stress you. Two great herbs for insecticides are Tansy - a pungent flea and ant repellent, and pennyroyal - dry it & stuff animals stitched collars to deter fleas naturally (amells like mint). DO NOT TOUCH THESE PLANTS HOWEVER IF YOU ARE PREGNANT or nursing. Tansy can make you ill and penny royal was eaten in the Middle Ages as an abortion medicine but many died from this approach.

Do some reading on the subject. I have English roots and really appreciate the Lesley Bremness books on Herbs. Great photos and beautifully laid out.

Good Luck!

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Assortment of 12 Culinary Herb Seeds - Grow Cooking Herbs- Parsley, Thyme, Cilantro, Basil, Dill, Oregano, Sage, More Sale Price: $10.95   Eligible for free shipping! Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours See Reviews For This Product Description QUALITY & QUANTITY GUARANTEE Each Packet comes with lots of seed, grow herbs indoors and outdoors! Plenty of seed to experiment with and grow a full herb garden! Our seed is also Guaranteed to grow! Assortment of 12 Culinary Herb Seeds Parsley, Thyme, Cilantro/Coriander, Basil, Dill, Oregano, Sweet Marjoram, Chives, Savory, Garlic Chives, Mustard, Sage. Features Parsley, Thyme, Cilantro/Coriander, Basil, Dill, Oregano Sweet Marjoram, Chives, Savory, Garlic Chives, Mustard, Sage.

Chia Gourmet Herb Garden List Price: $18.35 Sale Price: $15.99 You save: $2.36 (13%)   Eligible for free shipping! Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours See Reviews For This Product Description The patented Chia Growing Sponge is ideal for indoor herb gardens. It provides just the right air-to-water ratio for fast germination and vigorous growth. Distinctive terra cotta pots add a richness to your hoM.D.ecor. Two bonus packets of seeds will allow you to plant your favorite gourmet mix. The patented Chia Growing Sponge makes growing herbs indoors clean, easy and fun. Easy to do and fun to grow! The herbs from your Chia Terra Cotta Herb Garden will be beautiful, fragrant and delicious. Everything you need to grow garden fresh herbs in your own home.This kit contains the following gourmet herbs: curled parsley (garnish, marinades, fines herbes mix), dill (fish dishes, pickles, sauces, garnish); chives (cheese spread, omelets, soup garnish), basil (pesto, tomato sauce, stuffing), and 2 extra herbs (cilantro and marjoram). The complete kit includes: four 3-inch terra cotta pots, four matching saucers, four plastic saucer liners, four Chia Growing Sponges, six seed packets, six plant markers, and complete, easy-to-follow instructions, recipes and helpful hints. Features One terra cotta herbal garden kit Includes 3 Chia growing sponges, 3 matching saucers, 3 plastic Saucer Liners, 6 seed packets and plant markers Includes easy-to-follow instructions Ideal for growing indoor herb gardens Includes distinctive terra cotta pots to complement home decor

Bouquet Dill Herb 500 Seeds - GARDEN FRESH PACK! Sale Price: $0.99   Eligible for free shipping! Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days See Reviews For This Product Description HERBS: Treat yourself to fresh herbs right from your garden! The difference when home grown is impressive! All are excellent for adding distinctive flavor to meat, and fish dishes, gravies, soups, salads and vegetables. They are fun to grow and make an attractive garden addition! Bouquet Dill Herb (Dwarf) Anethum graveolens 30-36 in. Hardy Annual/Reseeding A must for pickling! Direct seed, 1 seed per inch, in a sunny place in the garden in late spring or early summer. Enrich soil with mature compost. Watering tips. During germination, keep entire seedbed evenly moist. Allow soil surface to dry between waterings. To use the leaf as a dried herb, harvest before the plant flowers. Mature seeds can be harvested for a spice. Planting Depth: 1/4"-1/2" Soil Temp. for Germ.: 60-75 F Days to Germ.: 10-14 Plant Spacing: 8-10" Days to Maturity: 70 Full Sun/Partial Shade Moderate Water Features Anethum graveolens 30-36 in. Hardy Annual/Reseeding A must for pickling! Days to Maturity: 70 Full Sun/Partial Shade

Indoor Culinary Herb Garden Starter Kit- Start Growing Fresh Cooking Herbs & Spices- Great Gift Idea!- Seeds: Parsley, Thyme, Cilantro, Basil, Dill, Oregano, Sweet Marjoram, Chives, Savory, Garlic Chives, Mustard, Sage List Price: $34.95 Sale Price: $32.95 You save: $2.00 (6%)   Eligible for free shipping! Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours See Reviews For This Product Description Cool indoor herb gardening kit. Grow your own fresh cooking herbs indoors year round. Add zest and flavor to your cooking, and enjoy the fun and benefits of indoor gardening. Nothing improves your cooking like fresh herbs. Herb Kits make fantastic gifts. Contents: Tray, Dome, 50 Peat Pellets, 12 packages Culinary Herbs: Parsley, Thyme, Cilantro, Lemon Basil, Dill, Oregano, Sweet Marjoram, Chives, Savory, Garlic Chives, Mustard, Sage, Instructions Features Assortment of 12 Culinary Herb Seeds Parsley, Thyme, Cilantro, Lemon Basil, Dill, Oregano, Marjoram, Chives, Savory, Garlic Chives, Mustard & Sage Package of 50 Jiffy Peat Pellets & Greenhouse Dome and Tray, Laminated Comprehensive Instructions Rated "Top Pick" by Weekend Journal Section of the Wall Street Journal - March 26, 2004 Winner of Editors Pick from Five Star Review Magazine - December 2004 Makes a great gift idea for any occassion

RSVP Herb Scissors Sale Price: $9.95   Eligible for free shipping! Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days See Reviews For This Product Description Snip the herbs you need quickly, neatly and right where you want them with these great Herb Scissors ! Ideal for basil, parsley, scallions and dill, as well as many other herbs.3" Blades are made from durable stainless steel Large plastic handles have a soft silicone lining for a comfortable grip Cut, chop or mince herbs directly into a pan or over a plate Scissors measure 7 Features Snip the herbs you need quickly, neatly and right where you want them with these great Herb Scissors ! Ideal for basil, parsley, scallions and dill, as well as many other herbs. Large plastic handles have a soft silicone lining for a comfortable grip Cut, chop or mince herbs directly into a pan or over a plate 3" Blades are made from durable stainless steel

Cuisipro Herb Keeper List Price: $20.00 Sale Price: $19.99 You save: $0.01 (%)   Eligible for free shipping! Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days See Reviews For This Product Description Today's home chef demands tools that deliver consistent, superior performance with every use. Cuisipro tools have been created to perform specific tasks with precision and ease while always providing the finest results. The Herb Keeper is a smart storage tool to keep herbs fresh longer. The clear plastic container is 9-1/2-inch tall and holds large grocery store or farm market sized bunches of herbs. Use the knob on the lid to lift the tray, add about an inch of water to the bottom, and insert herb bunches into tray slots. The tray design allows the herb stems to hydrate while the leaves stay above water. Herbs like Rosemary, Thyme, Oregano and even Dill flourish in the herb keeper. Stalk vegetables like asparagus and celery also stay fresh and crisp in the Herb Keeper. Like fresh flowers, herbs need fresh water, refrigeration and a little space to remain fresh, colorful and crisp. The Herb Keeper is designed to fit in most refrigerator doors. Features Keep herbs like rosemary, thyme, oregano and dill fresh longer Also great for keeping vegetables like asparagus and celery fresh and crisp Slots in removable tray hold and hydrate herb stems while keeping leaves above the water Sized for storing large quantities of herbs; designed to fit in most refrigerator door shelves Measures 4-3/4 inches in diameter and 9-1/2 inches tall

Zyliss Herb Snippers List Price: $8.99 Sale Price: $6.99 You save: $2.00 (22%)   Eligible for free shipping! Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days See Reviews For This Product Description The Zyliss Herb Snippers are the perfect prep tool for mincing and cutting herbs for your favorite dishes. Easily strip leaves from tough stems or strip fresh herbs right off the vine. An extremely handy tool for a multitude of delicate jobs around the kitchen, house or garden. Fine precision stainless-steel blades and soft touch, ergonomic handles. Features Easily mince and cut herbs for your favorite dishes--great for all common garden herbs Specifically designed to accurately cut herbs for culinary use so they regrow Fine precision stainless steel blades Innovative stem strippers, soft touch grips Dishwasher safe; backed by 5-year warranty

Herb Dill Fernleaf 200 Seeds per Packet Sale Price: $2.95 See Reviews For This Product Description Dwarf dill with high leaf yields. 1992 AAS winner. Very slow to bolt. Abundant, dark blue-green foliage. Great in containers or in small spaces. Ht. 26-32". Features Days to Maturity or Bloom: 40-55 to leaf harvest; 85-105 to seed Grows well in Containers Dwarf Type

Burpee Mammoth Dill Herb Seeds - 700 Seeds List Price: $1.79 Sale Price: $1.43 You save: $0.36 (20%)   Eligible for free shipping! Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days See Reviews For This Product Description Dill, Mammoth. Seeds flavor pickles; leaves enhance salads, soups, omelets and vegetables. Use seeds to flavor pickles and the leaves to brighten salads, soups, omelets and vegetables. Likes full sun. Plant seeds or plants outside after all danger of frost. Ht. 3 ft. Annual. Features Full Sun Annual Mature Height: 36" Days to Maturity: 40-60 700 Seeds

Dill Seeds - Anethum Graveolens - 1 Gram - Approx 250 Gardening Seeds - Herb Garden Seed List Price: $3.45 Sale Price: $2.39 You save: $1.06 (31%)   Eligible for free shipping! Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days See Reviews For This Product Description Dill is used for making pickles and flavoring soups. Plant grows to 3' tall. 65 days until maturity. Features Anethum graveolens 1 Gram: Approx 250 Seeds Germination Rate: 96% - Purity: 99% - Country of Origin: USA Days Until Harvest: 65 Generic Seeds: The Same High Quality Seeds Made By Mother Nature Just in Cheaper Packaging