Tomorrow’s my birthday, and by way of celebration my pals and I had a birthday edition of GNO (Girls Nite Out). These occasions are always life affirming. We usually start by going to an art museum or some galleries and finish by finding an affordable restaurant where we can catch up each with other’s news and have a good laugh.
Because we are in the middle of holidays, last night there was an exchange of gifts. Ann brought each of us two canning jars of herbs from her garden, and was laughing at herself for having a ‘Martha’ (as in Martha Stewart) moment with the ribbons. These herbs smell incredible. As fresh as something dried can be!
Dried herbs can go stale. If you have had yours for more than a year, toss them and get some ‘fresh’. Herbs are best stored in tight jars or containers and away from light. These gifts will go in the cupboard, keeping the rest of the spices and herbs company (after I label them with the date). Not that I anticipate them lasting long. The Bay leaves will be used in soups and when cooking beans. The rosemary will be used for roast vegetables or chicken. I suspect they will find their way into many other winter dishes as well.
Thank you Ann, Martha has nothing on you!
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