 |
| Thyme |
I may not have much 'time'...but I do have Thyme, and it really makes my dishes delicious!
Last year was my first year to plant herbs, so I harvested several plants and hung them to dry. This saved me quite a bit since herbs cost a bundle in the supermarkets. And since we had such a mild winter, most of my herbs did not die off, so I was able to use them fresh even during the cold months.
 |
| Dried Oregano |
 |
| Oregano |
To dry them, I cut off quite a few stalks, wrap a rubber band around the bottom end to keep them together, then use a clothespin to attach them to a hanger. After drying (this takes a couple of weeks,) I use my coffee grinder and turn them into fine powder - or as fine as I want them to be. Last step is to put the crushed powder into a spice jar. I even use my empty prescription bottles for storage.
 |
| Rosemary |
 |
| Basil Seeds |
 |
| Dried Basil |
I harvested some of the Basil seeds to plant next spring - they are tiny!
'Herbing' has become a favorite hobby of mine. If you've had your own experiences, I'd love for you to share them with me!
 |
| Dried Basil Leaves |
No comments:
Post a Comment