Saturday, June 14, 2008

Drying Herbs

My herb garden has exploded: I've got blooming lemon balm, oregano, dill and cilantro. I did a little pruning last weekend and potted my "out of control" lemon balm in hopes of creating fuller plants and making my little spot a little less crowded.

I decided to cut and dry some of my herbs for use in the winter. I've tried drying herbs by hanging them upside down to no avail, so this time I removed the leaves and set them out to dry on plates. About a week later they were nice and crispy, so I pulsed them in the food processor and stored them in some glass jars. We'll see how they work.

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