While there are ways to keep mint and other herbs fresh longer, there's an even better approach to making the most of their abundance: Drying them while they're still good. It's easy to do ...

Drying herbs for tea is a simple way to sample some of summer’s bounty long after the garden succumbs to fall chills or gets blanketed in winter snow. So how do you dry herbs for tea?

In tight quarters, going vertical by stacking racks on top of each other is a smart way to maximize space. This method lets ...

The herb thyme has over 300 varieties, many of which have interesting characteristics and scents. Under certain conditions it ...

This leaves one wondering: Which spice with what food? How much? In what combination? Here are some starting points: Keep herbs and spices in a cool, dry place (not over the range!) and in air-tight ...

Do you need to cook with fresh herbs and spices to reap the health benefits, or are dried spices just as good? We asked a dietitian to clear things up. Welcome back to Just Curious, Strong Women ...

The herbs may be wrapped in cheesecloth or the parsley wrapped around the thyme and bay leaf. Herb butter One stick unsalted butter or margarine; 1 to 3 tablespoons dried herbs or 2 to 6 tablespoons ...

Dry herbs get a bad rap, but they can be flavor powerhouses. Here's how to use them. Dried herbs have a tendency to collect dust in the pantry. You buy a jar of them, use a little and then forget ...