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 ...

Stacy Tornio has authored more than 15 books about animals, nature, and gardening. She is a master gardener and master naturalist. Drying your own herbs is a quick and easy skill that, once learned, ...

So, you’ve added a sage plant to your garden, and now you want to harvest its leaves and dry them out for some new recipes. Did you know you can dry out this herb in many different ways? One of them ...

For thousands of years, drying was the only way to keep herbs from spoiling. Try it yourself—it’s easy, inexpensive and, when you do it at home, requires no chemical additives. It’s important to ...

When Karen Washington, a food activist and farmer, recalls holiday meals with her family, one herb stands out: thyme. “What’s a Thanksgiving turkey without thyme?” she asks. And even at other times of ...

Sage (Salvia officinalis) is an aromatic, semi-woody perennial shrub that is an incredible addition to your garden or windowsill herb collection. This plant has a strong fragrance that keeps pests at ...

Learn how to dry herbs at home using just your oven. It’s time for ABC’s The Chew on a dime and Carla Hall is here to put money in your pocket! In this easy step-by-step video above, chef Carla shows ...

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 ...