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OLD FASHIONED TIPS NEWSLETTER
Down to earth advice and inspiration...
from http://www.oldfashionedliving.com
June 6, 2007
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Sometimes the poorest man leaves
his children the richest inheritance.
~Ruth E. Renkel
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TODAY'S OFL TIPS
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HERBS 'N SPICES: HARVESTING HERBS
The best time to harvest herbs is midmorning after
the dew has dried. Use a sharp pair of scissors or
garden shears, and never strip the leaves off of the
plant-instead cut stems and then strip the leaves to
use. Don't let your plants become overgrown!
Trim them and dry the stems on a simple framed
screen or hang them upside down (tied with rubber
bands or string) in a dry space.
Clip them into a bottle and pour vinegar over them. I
like the combination of dill, nasturtiums, and lemon
balm or an assortment of herbs-sage, thyme, dill,
nasturtiums, rosemary, oregano and basil. Let them
sit in a windowsill for several weeks and they'll be
ready to use in recipes. I use white vinegar and
cider, but you can use wine vinegar too.
You can also freeze your herbs into small resealable
bags, or puree them in a blender with water, then
freeze as you would ice cubes. After they are froze,
place the cubes in bags and use in soups, stews or
beverages. You can also microwave herbs to dry
them on paper plates with a paper towel placed over
the leaves for short intervals, but I find this is slow
going if you have a large harvest.
Herb sun tea is another wonderful treat during the
summer. Place a handful of herbs such as lemon
balm or mint and a few black tea bags into a gallon
jar of cold water. Place it in the sun and let it brew
for a few hours. Pour over ice and enjoy a refreshing
glass of herb iced tea! Be sure to keep the leftover
tea in the refrigerator.
MORE: Summer herb harvesting tips and recipes
http://www.oldfashionedliving.com/herbharvest.html
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