Drying Herbs and Vegetables. Recipe

Today I got my veggie/fruit basket, Italian pack and Hostess pack from Bountiful Baskets and they were chock full of three herbs; Basil, Dill and Rosemary. While I intend to use some of them immediately, what can I do with the rest, so they won't shrivel and turn bad? Dry them! You've seen them in every supermarket or health food store grocery section; whether in bottles or bags there is a big advantage to using dried herbs. First off, when stored in an air tight container, they can last up to six months; so check the expiration date when buying. Secondly, when used in cooking, the aroma and flavor is much stronger than fresh; especially helpful when using a slow cooker for a recipe.

A Food Dehydrator is one method of drying…