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Tip: Store a Small Bunch of Herbs in a Shot Glass

We often store herbs this way, like flowers in a vase, in our refrigerator. The problem is that, too often, the glass is too big for a small bunch, and many of the leaves get submerged and slimy. Enter a random shot glass we had lying around...

The stems of our cilantro stay fresh and hydrated, but the leaves are free and fluffy. We like this method of storing herbs, as opposed to wrapping them in a damp paper towel and putting them in a plastic bag, simply because they are front and center in the fridge (not hidden in a drawer) and we don't forget to use them.

Any other tips out there?

Related: How To Store Fresh Herbs

(Images: Elizabeth Passarella)

Comments (4)

I use this method as well but, cover the herbs with the produce bag from the grocery, tying it around the glass. I bought parsley 2 weeks ago, forgot about it, opened my fridge last night and it was good as new, so I used it.

posted by rmarcus on 2008-09-05 10:01:26
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thanks rmarcus for the tip -- when I do this with my herbs, they tend to wilt, but I think you've solved it

posted by mschatelaine on 2008-09-05 13:49:39
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oooh am going to do this as soon as I get home. Thanks!

posted by TannerAdair on 2008-09-05 18:18:29
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Def cover like the first person said.

posted by Tara blogs about everything on 2008-09-06 03:31:06
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