Storing herbs

 Sorry was a bit busy last week, with my son's school break and also having a family in for a holiday, so had a lovely time, visiting the park and shopping and eating and even hitting the beach.  What I enjoyed the most was having company who enjoyed food, I hate people who screw up their faces and get too fussy over food.

I buy herbs such as coriander leaves, parsley, and mint quite often.
  Leaves such as pandan and curry leaves can be stored by air drying them for a day to make sure all moisture is gone and then stored in a clean dry bottle lined with tissue at the bottom and then stored in the fridge. This will keep for almost 2 weeks.

For years I have been trying to find out a way to store herbs such as parsley and coriander leaves. First I tried my sister's method by storing them in a damp kitchen cloth but that didn't work. I tried freezing them but they changed colour, although it does work well with kaffir lime leaves.

I came across this tip on DK's Ultimate book of cooking hints and tips, and it actually works!!!.   So here is how to do it.

Fill a small glass or bottle halfway up with water.  Cut your herb stems at an angle, and leave coriander leaves along with their roots. Place them in the container with water, making sure the stems or roots touch the water.

Cover with a small plastic bag, such as a zip lock bag or any other small bag. and then place in the fridge . Change the water every two days.

It stayed well and fresh for almost  2 weeks .

 How have u all been, as usual am way behind all my favorite bloggers.

By the way, did anyone see the meat dress worn by Lady Gaga? I am not a crazed fan of hers I would rather listen to her songs than watch them. wont go  to the length of buying a record of downloading any . Nor am I someone who stalks celebrities although I like to check out now and then about new movies coming out and award ceremonies. Even though I didn't watch the show my brother-in-law brought the dress to my attention. Seriously what was she thinking!!! I mean imagine sitting next to a person who is wearing a dress made of raw meat, eyew!