Lauren Murphy is a writer and environmentalist based in the Pacific Northwest. She holds a degree in Environmental Sciences from Western Washington University. Basil is a delicious herb that can ...

Storing your herbs flat in the freezer is one of the best ways to preserve their flavors and make them easy to use for months to come. I’m a big fresh herb gal. Cilantro on salads, dill in yogurt ...

Freezing food is one of my favorite ways to keep things fresh longer and cut down on waste. It's a simple trick that saves me ...

Fresh cut basil leaves can be stored in a couple of different ways. The first is by keeping the basil in a bouquet (just like flowers!) and the second is using an air-tight container or zip-top bag.