Isn’t it true for all gardeners that cultivating herbs is among the simplest edible gardens for both novices and experts? From small seedlings or young plants, you eagerly await their growth. Then, after enduring the scorching summer heat, you’re rewarded with a lush bush ready for your culinary creations at a moment’s notice. You may even have an abundance to share with family and friends.
As the season comes to a close, you may find yourself with an abundance of herbs and limited time.
Now is the perfect opportunity to explore methods for preserving them for those rainy days, when you can infuse your home cooking with fresh aromas. Sutherlands invites you to try this simple technique for preserving fresh herbs in olive oil.
All you need is olive oil and a silicone ice cube tray! This can be a delightful activity to engage the kids, making it the perfect family project for the last days of summer. There are countless fun shapes of ice trays available to spark creativity!
Fill the tray with chopped herbs and pour olive oil to fill. Place it in the freezer.
Fill the tray with chopped herbs and pour olive oil to fill. Place it in the freezer.
Voila! It's incredibly simple. This is a fantastic way to ensure you never run low on fresh herbs. Keep it stored in your freezer for all your winter cooking needs. Just pop them out and melt them in a hot skillet! Bon appétit!
