Preserving Summer Herbs: This Hack Will Help You Store & Preserve Fresh Herbs by Kara ODempsey

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Are you having trouble preserving your summer herbs? Are they not lasting as long as you want them to? 

Chef Alex has got you covered! Here's the best way to store your summer herbs to give them the longest shelf life:

You'll need:

Here's how to do it: 

  • Wet a paper towel.
  • Wring it out and lay it on a flat surface.
  • Place the herbs you want to store at the bottom.
  • Roll up like a burrito.

Quick, easy and simple!

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Donna John
I am overloaded with basil, thyme, rosemary and oregano right now. Perfect timing to share this tip, Kara ODempsey!
Elisa Schmitz
This is perfect! I buy fresh herbs and they go bad so quickly. I appreciate the helpful tip, Kara ODempsey!
Christine Jones
Love this @EatPakd. My herbs also always go bad and I end up throwing them out!
Kelli Porcaro
ahhh my herb planter is overflowing too....this is perfect! Thank you Kara ODempsey
Chef Gigi
It's amazing how long they keep like this - tell Chef txs for sharing! Help us Save $$$ Kara ODempsey
Donna John
That's how I deliver herbs to all my friends and families.
Donna John
My basil, thyme and oregano are already going nuts!

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