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Monday, September 9, 2013

Herb Jars

Do you grow herbs and save them at the end of summer for fall and winter cooking?  I have in the past.  There are a few different ways you could save your herbs.  You could tie them in bundles and just pinch off some to cook with.  You could wash them and pat them dry and save them in  a basket.  When they dry out in about 3-4 days you could lay them out to finish the drying process and just crumble up the herbs and store for winter in a cool dark place such as in these herb jars.  One other method is to freeze them in an ice cube tray.  Just chop up the leaves of your favorite herb and place them in an ice cube tray and fill the tray with water.  Then when you are cooking just pop out the herb of choice and add it in to your dish.


I have used the ice cube method before and I popped the herbs out of the tray and placed them in freezer zip lock bags and labeled which herb it was.  It worked great!
The spice jars are by Spode the pattern is Blue Italian.
Sherry
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16 comments:

  1. joyh82September 9, 2013 at 8:06 PM

    So pretty! I haven't seen spice jars like that before. :)

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  2. La Table De NanaSeptember 9, 2013 at 8:16 PM

    I have always just loved those jars:-)

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  3. Judith @ Lavender CottageSeptember 9, 2013 at 9:06 PM

    These little jars are perfect for herbs and spices. I don't save any of my herbs from summer, they pretty much get used up.

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  4. Amy at Ms. Toody Goo ShoesSeptember 9, 2013 at 9:06 PM

    I've tried the ice cube thing, and then I forget I have them, lol! I love the blue and white spice jars.

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  5. Blondie's JournalSeptember 9, 2013 at 9:15 PM

    I like your idea for using the ice cube trays. I have to try that!

    Your jars are beautiful!

    XO,
    Jane

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  6. SarahSeptember 9, 2013 at 9:24 PM

    If I had a set of those beautiful jars, I'd find herbs to dry. ;-)

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  7. xinexSeptember 9, 2013 at 9:30 PM

    Beautiful spice jars!...Christine

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  8. EileenSeptember 9, 2013 at 9:34 PM

    Lovely jars. And I love the idea of freezing the herbs. I'll have to try that.

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  9. Betty September 9, 2013 at 11:09 PM

    Your jars are so pretty. I do save a few of the herbs I grow.

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  10. susan hemannSeptember 10, 2013 at 7:08 AM

    love the herb jars!! Where did you get them? I have been growing and drying herbs for about 20 years. They are my passion

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  11. The Charm of HomeSeptember 10, 2013 at 10:13 PM

    Susan these herb jars were ordered from online, probably Ebay. Thank you for the kind comments!
    Sherry

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  12. Magali@TheLittleWhiteHouseSeptember 12, 2013 at 4:52 PM

    I love those herb jars! The pattern is so pretty!

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  13. Madonna/aka/Ms Lemon of Make Mine LemonSeptember 12, 2013 at 6:25 PM

    Your spice jars are lovely.

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  14. Curtains in My TreeSeptember 13, 2013 at 1:45 PM

    I was so happy to see your and mine herd jars by Spode
    I splurged years ago and bought them all and still love them

    I always dry my herbs and might try your ice cube method if I still have any ice trays

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  15. Ruthie MillerSeptember 14, 2013 at 9:39 AM

    Thank you for the great information and for reminding me I should be doing this. I have the very same jars. Aren't they so pretty?!
    Have a great weekend, Ruthie from:
    http://www.ladybstimefortea.blogspot.com

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  16. Sandi@ Rose Chintz CottageSeptember 17, 2013 at 5:26 PM

    I love your little herb jars, Sherry! They are so pretty and perfect for the job. Thanks for sharing at my HOME.

    Blessings,
    Sandi

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