I’m not going to lie, sometimes I get a bit wasteful when it comes to food. I plan out my meals on the weekends, and sometimes by the following weekend, whatever didn’t get used (I’m looking at you, romaine lettuce) starts to look rather sad. While produce, especially leafy greens, definitely sees the inside of the trash can sometimes instead of my plate, what I really end up wasting quite often is fresh herbs.
I really do believe that food tastes better with fresh herbs rather than dried, especially cilantro, basil and parsley. However, most recipes only call for a little bit and then you’re left with a huge bunch leftover. If you’re like me, it gets yellow and then it gets dark green and slimy before you put it in the trash.
The broccoli tofu salad that I made the other night called for a little bit of cilantro. Of course, I had quite a bit leftover, already starting to look yellow.
So, I googled how to make herbs last longer. I found some information about storing them in paper towels, but what I really thought was interesting was something that I found that said to put chopped herbs in ice cube trays and freeze them. So I chopped up the rest of my cilantro and stuck it in an ice cube tray (which I had to buy; we have an ice cube maker).
Sorry for the weird focus. Anyway, after sticking this in the freezer overnight, the next morning, I had cilantro ice cubes.
I took them out of the ice cube tray and put them into a bag labeled cilantro.
I’m hoping that the next time a recipe calls for cilantro, I can just run some water over the ice cubes (each held 1 tbsp) and my frozen herbs will turn into fresh (sort-of) herbs! We shall see!
Happy Birthday to my mom!
Do you think we look alike? People tell us we do but neither one of us sees it!
Yes! You definitely look like your mom. I have seen that technique for freezing herbs, but haven’t tried it yet. I need to though because I hate chopping herbs and I think it’d be great to have them all ready. Plus I always have more than I need when I buy a bunch. You’ll have to let us know how well they defrost.
Awesome idea! I honestly never buy fresh herbs because I never finish them. I don’t “cook” every night (I prepare meals, but they are simple) so they end up getting canned. And fresh herbs are not cheap!
That’s a great idea! I’m the same way with herbs and leafy greens. I did plant two basil plants on my balcony though, so that’s helped since it’s my favorite fresh herb. But usually I just wimp out and don’t buy the other ones because I know I’ll waste them.
I totally see the resemblance. You’re both stunning and have great smiles!
Happy birthday to your mom! I think you do definitely have shared resemblances! Freezing herbs…what a good idea. I hate when I waste something like basil!
The frozen herb idea is genius! So funny- I used to always buy frozen herbs from Trader Joes- and don’t know why I’ve never thought of doing it myself!
Your mom is beautiful- just like you! I totally think you look alike according that that photo!