For thousands of years, herbs have been used in food preparation and for medicinal purposes. How did those ancient herb enthusiasts preserve their herbs? They dried them. Drying is the best method for ...

Herbs can grow in abundance, which can be a blessing for gourmands. But while basil, cilantro, dill and mint can elevate any dish to new heights, even the most prolific cook can struggle to use up the ...

Preserve the flavor and freshness of your homegrown herbs for future home-cooked meals. Getty Images The beauty of growing your own herbs is that you have the freshest and most fragrant herbs ...

Once the leaves of thyme are dry, strip them from the branches. Herb leaves maintain flavor best when they are whole, not crushed or ground. Lawrence E. Jenkins - Special Contributor Ann McCormick ...

For discerning cooks, packaged herbs from the grocery store don’t always cut it. Judging from their flavor and aroma, it seems they were picked by greasy, diesel-powered machine harvesters in some ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." This might just be the easiest way to dry herbs, including lavender! All you need to do is grab a bunch ...

To get the best flavor from herbs, cut them before they flower. Most herbs are best for drying just before the flowers first open. New leaves at the tip of the plant will have the most concentrated ...

This article originally appeared on ModernFarmer.com. For discerning cooks, packaged herbs from the grocery store don’t always cut it. Judging from their flavor and aroma, it seems they were picked by ...