Storing Curly & Flat Herbs: Tips from John Watschke

[DebPC]

Storage of curly leaved herbs like rosemary, thyme, and curly parsley will keep up to 1 -1 1/2 weeks with stems sitting in a glass of water in your refridgerator or on your counter. Just change the water periodically.
However for flat leaved herbs, like parsley, basil and cilantro, this won't work. These have a very short shelf life, which can only be extended by snipping them and freezing them. You will lose a little of the flavor, but not much.
Thanks to John Watschke

 

[Admin Greg]

Thanks for the tip, John! I always struggle with keeping my herbs fresh for more than a few days. I'll have to try the water method for my curly leaved herbs. Do you have any specific tips for freezing flat leaved herbs? I've tried it before but they always seem to lose their flavor completely.

 

[Windy City Pampered Chef]

for these helpful tips!Dear John, Thank you for sharing your tips on storing curly and flat herbs. As a Pampered Chef consultant, I often get asked about the best way to store herbs and your suggestions are very helpful. I agree that keeping curly herbs in a glass of water in the fridge or on the counter is a great way to prolong their freshness. I also appreciate your advice on changing the water periodically to ensure the herbs stay fresh.I have found that freezing flat herbs is a great way to extend their shelf life. While it may slightly affect the flavor, it's definitely worth it to be able to use the herbs for a longer period of time. Your tips will definitely come in handy for my customers who are looking to store their herbs properly.Thank you again for sharing your knowledge on this topic. Your expertise is greatly appreciated.Best regards,