Save fresh herbs in a small vase of water.
Our herbs are always one of the best things in our garden. They’re thriving right now in all the sun and warmth of summer. The basil is especially growing strong. I’ve already pinched back a bunch and made some delicious pesto.
We’ll have to make another batch soon, but usually when we pick basil it’s more than we can ever use in one dish.
To save the basil (and a couple trips outside), we always make sure to get as much of the stem as possible. Then, we use what we need and store the rest in a small vase.
This really works for almost any herb – just make sure to remove any leaves that would be below the water line.
It will stay fresh like this for about a week. Plus, it makes the kitchen smell amazing!
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