Storing and freezing fresh herbs Store fresh herbs like oregano, sage, thyme and rosemary, in plastic bags in the refrigerator. For maximum flavor, freeze herbs - start by freezing entire branches of the herbs on cookie sheets, then removing the leaves and freezing them in plastic bags.
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| Storing dry black eyed peas Store dry black-eyed peas in a cool, dry place, away from high temperature and humidity. |
| Freezing fresh berries Place unwashed, completely dry berries in a single layer on a cookie sheet. Place the cookie sheet in the freezer and let the berries freeze completely. When completely frozen, transfer the berries to plastic bags or other suitable containers and keep frozen for up to a year. |
| Storing fresh berries Before storing berries you should check them one by one and discard any deformed or moldy berries. Separate overripe berries from the rest and consume them within one day. Store remaining berries in a shallow container lined and even topped with paper towels. Wrap the container in plastic wrap and keep in the refrigerator for up to a week. Do not wash berries that will be refrigerated. Wash just before eating them. |
Storing fresh beetroot Store fresh beetroot in the refrigerator, in a plastic bag or container for 1 to 2 weeks. Before storing beetroot, cut uff the tops, 1 to 2 inches above the beet.
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Storing fresh beans Keep fresh beens in a plastic bag in the refrigerator for 4 to 5 days.
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Storing fresh ginger root Store fresh, unpeeled ginger root tighly wrapped in plastic foil for up to 3 weeks in the refrigerator or up to 6 months in the freezer.
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Storing fresh herbs (oregano, thyme, basil, resemary) To store fresh herbs such as oregano, thyme, basil, resemary, wash them first, dry them completely, put the in a plastic bag and refrigerate for up to 3 days.
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Storing dried herbs (oregano, thyme, rosemary, basil) Dried herbs (such as oregano, thyme, rosemary and basil) should be stored in a cool, dry place for a period of up to 6 months. After that, herbs lose their flavor and aroma so they should be replaced with fresh ones.
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Preserving fresh chili peppers Wash chili peppers, place them in a glass jar, fill the jar with vinegar and place in the refrigerator. This will preserve the chili peppers for a long time.
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