topic Re: fresh herbs in Kitchen

fresh herbs

bargainsgirl — Mon, 08 Sep 2025 01:44:06 GMT

Do you wash fresh herbs before using?

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cjm61 — Mon, 08 Sep 2025 02:22:43 GMT

Always. I rinse then gently squeeze out the water with a paper towel. You can see the "dirt" in the paper towel. I can't imagine not cleaning herbs.

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beach-mom — Mon, 08 Sep 2025 02:56:51 GMT

@bargainsgirl - I do, even if they're prewashed and in a plastic container.

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rockygems123 — Mon, 08 Sep 2025 03:42:30 GMT

@bargainsgirl wrote:
Do you wash fresh herbs before using?

@bargainsgirl

Yes! Think of what could be on them.

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wagirl — Mon, 08 Sep 2025 13:36:23 GMT

Yes--but just before I use them----don't wash and then store--for me they go bad too soon. I have a pot of fresh herbs on my deck that are doing very well so I have access to the really fresh ones now.

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brandiwine — Mon, 08 Sep 2025 13:40:31 GMT

I have a herb garden and I know they don't have pesticides, but I always rinse and dry before using. It's about that time to start drying them and giving some to friends for the winter months.

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Boehm Collector — Wed, 10 Sep 2025 12:33:37 GMT

Always!

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Boehm Collector — Thu, 11 Sep 2025 12:33:57 GMT

@brandiwine I have some huge rosemary plants in my garden. I.m going to try freezing some. Have never done that before. Have you ever frozen rosemary? Would you wash it before freezing.