Freeze drying produces excellent retention of flavour in herbs with soft leaves such as parsley, mint, basil and chives. FREEZING WHOLE LEAVES Pack sprigs and whole leaves loosely into plastic bags or boxes. Be careful not to fill the container too much as, by having lots of air around the leaves, the herbs will freeze […]
Drying herbs is one of the best techniques for preserving an abundance of herbs from your garden. This section shows the simple techniques for air-drying, oven-drying, microwave drying and using a dehydrator. AIR DRYING HERBS Hanging herbs up or spreading them out is the most widely used method for drying herbs. The ideal place for […]
