 In a perfect world, we would all have beautiful, healthy herb gardens. But for those that aren’t growing their own herbs at home, or hobby indoor gardeners that just can’t grow enough the alternative is to buy. If we buy dried herbs, we lose out on flavor. If we buy fresh herbs, they can go bad before we’ve had a chance to use them all. So is it better to buy fresh or dried? The answer lies in knowing which herbs are worth buying fresh, which dried herbs you can use to cut corners and what do with all those bunches and bottles to maximize their effectiveness once you’ve brought them home.
Best when fresh: basil, cilantro/coriander, dill, parsley, mint, chervil and tarragon. Fine when dried: oregano, rosemary, thyme, sage and bay leaf.
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