It’s that time of the season when the days are growing shorter and the garden is giving up the last of its fruits. The herbs are still full, but it’s just a matter of time when all that will remain is faithful Rosemary.
My Basil plants are BUSHY and it’s a good time to harvest while the getting is good. But HOW would I collect the leaves and keep them for later use? The ice cube method? Making pesto? No. I really like using dried Basil in my cooking and baking, particularly having Basil in breads.
I pulled out my trusty horticulture encyclopedia and re-familiarized myself with methods of drying herbs. (Did you know that beside being food blogger and a Mom, I’m Horticulturist? Yep, got the B.S. degree and everything.) Anyhoo. I came across the method of “Microwave drying”. I don’t remember ever reading about this method before. So, I just HAD to give it a whirl and see for myself.