How to Keep Cilantro Fresh for a Month - Episode 215

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[@maha77]

I have been following the method in this video for almost 9 months now, and let me tell you, it is SHOCKING how well it works! I will pull out some cilantro weeks later stored with this method and it tastes and looks amazing! Thank you so much for this video, I had almost given up buying cilantro due to frustration with storage, I didn't think it was possible. It is so nice to have it available anytime I need it. I started using micro-fiber clothes instead of paper towels and it works great too

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[@jhoigaar]

I'll try the microfibre. Thanks.!!

[@judyl3490]

Try using “flour sack” tea towels. It really saves on paper towels.

[@lmlmlmlm7627]

@@judyl3490 thank you!

[@H_A_L_7]

What are those, never heard of them before, yes was thinking paper towels are very expensive atm, I use them only for essentials, I normally buy the triple reusable variety. This is a good tip, just so happen I’ve bought some fresh spring onions yesterday.@@judyl3490

[@miguelfernandes5628]

Cilantro is an essential part of my cooking every week and this has been the perfect tip to keep it fresh without going to the store twice a week to pick it up, thank you!

[@SpoonForkHeart]

exactly, i use it so much in my own cooking too.

[@annabea7692]

Thank you for the helpful tips. Giggled out loud when you heard the baby and said "Of course." Bless you and your family. Be well...💜

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Same to you!

[@sullyprudhomme]

Been doing this for years...I tend to wash first, then let air dry for a few hours on a cloth towel and then do exactly as you do. For cilantro, you can also cut and freeze the stems which are great for cooking. Regular parsley can also be cut fine and frozen in a jar and used for cooking. Anyhow, nice video and I am subscribing...hope the baby is now enjoying your food!

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Thanks for sharing and subscribing!!!

[@trublgrl]

I hate to waste paper towels, and I was thinking the same thing. Can I lay out my greens, maybe near a fan, and let them dry naturally instead of using paper? Thanks for showing me it does work!

[@gloriaf6971]

I wash my cilantro when I bring it home from the store. I spin it dry in a salad spinner, towel dry, then put in a jar of water with a paper towel covering it. I place a plastic bag over it and place into the refrigerator. It lasts a long time.

[@ginastewart4131]

​@@gloriaf6971Yes, I wash and spin dry all of my herbs. There's a lot of grit in that herbs. Once I spin them dry I lay them on paper towels loosely and put them in a zip-lock bag and off into the veggie crisper for 2-3 weeks.

[@theprior46]

Tried this for some fresh curly parsley and some cilantro (coriander leaf) This method works like a charm and now 2 weeks on the fresh herbs are in the fridge in a sealed polythene box and as fresh as the day they went in. I've dipped into them for cooking and it's proving a perfect way to store it and not have to throw any away. Only one parsley leaf turned half yellow in 2 weeks. I call that a great method and thanks for the tip.

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Thanks for sharing. I am so happy that you found this video helpful.

[@infyume]

Thank you so much! This is super helpful. My cilantro keeps getting bad too early, the step about cutting the bad cilantro is very important.

[@gordon6029]

Excellent tip. I hate digging out dead cilantro out of my fridge.

[@traceymartin35]

I love hearing the BABY🤣👼SHE IS SUCH A CUTIE!!!BLESS her wants fresh veggies too🤣🤣

[@katewaterbaby]

AMAZING video, thank you so much! I’ve thrown away bushels of rotted slimy cilantro and green onions in my life. Will begin doing this right away-makes so much sense. Good for the budget, good for the planet!

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Happy that you found this tip useful.

[@tosht2515]

👍 I honestly love basic kitchen tips videos from cooks with excellent skills. I either learn something new or feel satisfied that we're doing the same thing if that makes sense. Have a great weekend, guys. Stay safe.

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Awesome! Thank you!

[@kimberlyd9049]

I am SO thankful I watched this…I’ve been storing my cilantro wrong and getting frustrated when it got slimy before I used it up. Great tip! I put the root end of my green onions in a pot with dirt on my kitchen windowsill and have fresh green onions all the time. I just cut off what I need and let them keep growing.

[@SpoonForkHeart]

Great onion tip! Love it!

[@lisalackey7699]

Thank you so much for this video. I gave a definite thumbs up! One thing I would like to point out is that you don't have to dry the cilantro/green onion or whatever with disposable paper towels!! My parents always did this with tea towels or hand towels that you just throw in the laundry when you're done. It works wonderfully, just like you show and costs less in the long run. We don't need to be sending so much stuff to the garbage. Thanks again for all the effort you do to show this technique so we aren't sending all this produce to the garbage as well!!! Excellent 👏.

[@SpoonForkHeart]

thanks for adding :-)

[@VIpanfried]

Very important point

[@paulacanyon1085]

Thank you. I love cilantro so much, it makes me cry when it goes bad. I tried to grow it and can't.

[@SpoonForkHeart]

I love it too. Put it in so many things.

[@gatormomd.8898]

Thanks from Germany for showing this.I will do it from now with my cilantro and spring onion. I can use it for longer time. 🤗

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You are welcome 😊

[@donzagrant588]

Thank you so much, my cilantro was always spoiling too fast and great idea for the green onions also.

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Glad it was helpful!

[@030191x2]

I could hug you. Thank you for sharing your methods. I’ve never known how to slow spoilage on things like this. Much appreciated ❤

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Happy to help!

[@dottseala]

Wow, I literally just went and got my cilantro out of the fridge and did this. Thank you😊

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You are so welcome!

[@jenifahconally2736]

Me too😊

[@ritaholcombe9905]

Me too!

[@hankweiser9859]

Thank you so much for putting out this video. I’ve been doing it all wrong. Great job!!

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You are so welcome!

[@tressaroth8475]

I'm going to do exactly what you did we use cilantro on a daily basis thank you so much

[@88Ont]

I have been doing this for years. Also, I put a sheet of paper towel inside the salad tub to keep the salad last longer.

[@SpoonForkHeart]

Great idea, thanks for sharing.

[@nathalieC250]

I've started doing that a couple years ago. I was tired of throwing out green onion, cilantro, parsley after a week. I also go through the cilantro, green onion etc every week to remove the bad parts and sometimes after a couple of weeks I change the paper towels if they get soiled.

[@SpoonForkHeart]

Great minds think alike.

[@rsa4510]

One other tip to go with this great video. Save the cut root ends from the green onions and poke them in your garden. They grow new green onions.

[@SpoonForkHeart]

Thanks for the info!

[@sallyandersen8729]

Thank you for sharing this video. I had stopped buying cilantro because it spoils quickly. I am going to try this method. Thanks again.

[@auroranuridonbem2341]

thankyou looking forwards to trying this method - with all my herbs

[@SpoonForkHeart]

Wonderful! best of luck.

[@rwieging]

This tip is so simple but it WORKS! Thanks for sharing!

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You're very welcome.

[@lila1743]

Hi, l'm Algerian, l discovered you channel since a fews days, l have sew a lot of your videos and l have loved them. You have shown a lot of things that l ignored. I'ts a pleasure to be among you. A big like for you.

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Thanks and welcome

[@narendra5770]

Thank you. Very useful tips.

[@joyceunderwood4305]

I really love this advice. Also, it was my pleasure to hear your baby in the background. Thank you

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Thank you so much.

[@lowe-quay-shush]

I also do the cilantro that way, but additionaly trim off about a 1/2 inch fresh cut from the dark stem endings.

[@SpoonForkHeart]

Great additional tip my friend. thank you,

[@jennyb5507]

After having just thrown out my Nth bunch of left over cilantro that went bad, im do glad to have found this video and i can't wait to try it! Thank you, God bless you 💝

[@SpoonForkHeart]

So happy that you won't be tossing cilantro any longer ♥

[@evasumter835]

Thank you so much!! It's sad how much cilantro and green onions I have wasted. Thanks!!!

[@gullmajroberts4318]

I love this. I am going to try wrapping in old flannel sheets that I have cut up. I have tried that with home made bread or rolls and it works well (they don't last for weeks but definitely keep fresh longer)

[@SpoonForkHeart]

That's a great idea. I will try that as well.

[@NYChousewife]

I have been doing this wrong! I put it in airtight containers but i often leave a wet tissue in there to keep it moist. Seems like keeping it dry is the way to go! Thank you :)

[@SpoonForkHeart]

You're welcome. Dry is better... also, dont seal the bag, just fold it over. This will allow any left over moister to evaporate.

[@GalletaGatita]

Thank you. This is truly helpful. I read somewhere that cilantro could be frozen, then used. I tried it. The cilantro was so soggy, I was very disappointed. Now I have a method for keeping it fresh.

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Glad it was helpful!

[@charles-cf1wt]

Thanks for sharing I want to start buying a lot of cilantro, this is the video I was looking for

[@jcwoods2311]

The paper towels won't be "dirty" after use unless the cilantro rots. Barely damp, easy to let dry and use for cleaning. Any kitchen paper towel that I use to dry anything already cleaned gets laid out to dry, only thrown away when it gets soiled.

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Thanks for the tips!

[@tolletstalesandtrails6051]

I save my dry used paper towels in a bag kept under the kitchen sink. Useful to soak up oil /grease /tomatoey stains from pans/pots/dishes or soak up spillage on floors.

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@@tolletstalesandtrails6051 I try hard to make mine last longer too. Great tips ♥

[@haydehabdolahian7691]

I cut the green part of green onions and put the white one in the jar with 2 inch of water , it grows and I use the green part at list 4 -5 times ! I have 4 bunch of green onion all winter in jar ready to use 😊

[@SpoonForkHeart]

Great tip! I do the same thing, and also do it with celery and lemongrass.

[@suzanne11-11]

Thank you for your tip! I've been wondering what I can do to keep my cilantro and green onions from going bad so quickly. Now I know. I'm so happy that I came across your video 😊! Many thanks! 💕

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Glad it was helpful!

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I absolutely love your voice. Sooooo soothing. Great vid too. Subscribing now.

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Thank you so much for the wonderful comment.... and welcome to the channel ♥

[@eagleeye2300]

Great! Thank You!! & Happy New Year!

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Happy new year!

[@ericpettyfishing]

We recently had a cilantro shortage in Kansas. We always use cilantro and hate wasting it everytime! This technique worked great!! Thank you!!!

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You're welcome.

[@ericpettyfishing]

I still have the same cilantro from when I posted the original comment!! Your technique really works well!! It's been a week! It's still fresh and crisp!

[@janicester]

I also do this with my mushrooms. It takes a little bit of time but it is so worth it!

[@SpoonForkHeart]

Wow, I didn't think of that. Thanks for sharing.

[@barbra429]

Do you wash them first

[@janicester]

@@barbra429 I don't wash the mushrooms until it's time to use them otherwise they go bad. Sometimes I give them a little wipe with the paper napkin to get any dirty bits off. Putting a napkin under them and loosely over them means they last twice as long in the fridge. No more throwing mushrooms out after 2 or 3 days.

[@rainyboy911]

I love this video and appreciate you taking the time to share such a great tip fpr storing and keeping fresh 🙏🙏💕💕

[@maryconner9577]

Thank you. Just found your channel!

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Thanks for subbing! I am so happy to have you here as the newest subscriber. Please feel free to leave comments and ask questions if you have them. I try to answer all (most) comments myself, and sometimes my cameraman helps me too.

[@paulinaconner9157]

Thank you very much dear, incredible tips 😊no more dry cilantro ❤

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My pleasure 😊

[@vitus6762]

Best Cilantro advice ever, thx a lot!

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Glad it was helpful!

[@Lynda812]

I tried cleaning, picking out the bad, then cutting the ends then putting them in ajar of water like fresh cut flowers. This does work and looks pretty, but you need to trim the ends and change the water every few days. My onions, when left long enough would actually grow new sprouts! I’m going to try this method too. I have an apartment sized fridge, so space is limited, but I’ll try it anyway. Thank you for sharing! 😊

[@SpoonForkHeart]

I always do that with my celery, and grow new celery.

[@oldfilmguy9413]

Excellent, thank you!

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Glad it was helpful!

[@janehop]

Thank you, will try this!

[@SpoonForkHeart]

Thanks!

[@BelleOmbreGrey]

Thank you! Excellent tutorial! I'm inspired and excited to buy both cilantro and green onion next time I shop. I will be using this method. Very happy to learn this

[@SpoonForkHeart]

Wonderful! Thanks for checking it out.

[@wendyren414]

Wonderful tips for helping keep vegetables fresh longer. Always frustrating when you buy these and they only last a couple days. Thanks so much for sharing this technique Blessings to you and your family

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Glad it was helpful!

[@dangcoppock7362]

I am also Thais I have been doing this for yrs, and thank you.

[@SpoonForkHeart]

Very good ka!

[@NinisCooking]

Wow~ Thank you for the tips! I will try it today since I have quite a lot of green onion Kob Koon Ka~ 🙏😊

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You're welcome ka.

[@cindyvelasquez4452]

I use a salad dinner to remove all the water from my Cilantro.

[@amc657]

I really like your tips on storage.thank you

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You're very welcome.

[@cassandrahepp6445]

I've started cooking a lot more since I had my little one, but I never use all my green ingredients before they go bad. I'm SO excited to try this out! Thank you for the tips!

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You're welcome. I am so happy that you found it useful.

[@typisoha]

Wow, good Chinese trick, thank you!

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[@desiguy55]

thank you, good tips.

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Glad it was helpful!

[@lilyhatiskar1246]

Thanks for the tips

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You bet and thank you for stopping by to check it out.

[@everydayeveryday982]

Thank you for teaching me this method. It works wonders for I do not have to go to the store as much now.

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Glad to help

[@monshes]

This really works. I do slightly different. Like this video, I spread out the cilantro on a wood cutting board (dries better) leave it out for an hour or two turning it over a few times. My kitchen is cool and humid BTW, if ti s warmer times would be less. Once it is 90% dry it goes into zip lock bags in the frig veggie drawer. I only use paper towels if it is super wet and a cold day. A big bunch lasts me two weeks and is perfect until the end. I only remove black stuff. Thanks for sharing this!

[@SpoonForkHeart]

Great tips, thanks.

[@jimmyrios6815]

Thank you Great Video

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You are welcome!

[@cindyhappel7376]

Thank you for this tip!!

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You're welcome.

[@obiwankenobi3905]

Great tip, many thanks. Eill try it out ❤

[@SpoonForkHeart]

Thank you so much.

[@SL-vs7fs]

Great tips. I wash the cilantro and use a salad spinner to get the water out. The rest of the process is the same. Really stays fresh very long in the paper towels.

[@SpoonForkHeart]

Thanks for sharing

[@srikrishnavideos]

Very useful video.

[@SpoonForkHeart]

Glad it was helpful!

[@allitm4642]

Awesome tip!! Keep up the great work 🙏👍

[@missmayflower]

Great tips. Thank you. I feel like I need to wash them first though. I tried using the salad spinner to dry them, but now I know from you that it would cause bruising. I’ll be very gentle and lay them out on a towel first before using your method.

[@SpoonForkHeart]

I do wash them prior to actually using them in my cooking. But to aviod bruising, I don't wash prior to preserving.

[@missmayflower]

@@SpoonForkHeart Thank you. I’ll try that.

[@sherryroberts7716]

You are so cute! Thank you for the great tips. Do you have to remove the air from the bags before storing?

[@SpoonForkHeart]

Thank you so much. I usually remove as much air as possible without cruching or bruising the cilantro.

[@Billbobaker]

Thanks for sharing this with us.

[@SpoonForkHeart]

Thanks for watching!

[@midei]

Great tip, because I discovered that the aromatic herbs lose their aroma when you freeze them. Thank you very much and congratulations for that lovely baby!

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You are so welcome!

[@seagreenblue4052]

Thank you so much. Cilantro is the one herb that disintegrates very quickly. Have a wonderful holiday & New Year.

[@SpoonForkHeart]

Yes it is. I used to waste so much of it before.

[@karen6778]

Wow! I love you ❤❤❤😄😄😄 I can’t keep cilantro fresh for a day let alone a month. It’s so frustrating. And the spring onions as well. This is gold! Thank you 🙏

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Oh wow! I am so happy that you found this then and so very happy that you commented and let me know.

[@odetteminassian2881]

Thank you so much,so helpful, ...i also love your vitamix blender 1

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Thanks so much Odette.

[@jamestyrer6067]

THANK YOU FOR THE INFORMATION. VERY WELL EXPLAINED

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You are welcome and thank you for the wonderful comment.

[@wendyhannan2454]

Thank you, great tip It’s annoying when these herbs and veggies go off so quickly. I’ll definitely try this method. Cheers, to you and your family.😊

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Thank you so much.

[@Rubicon1954]

Thank you so much for this information! I have subscribed!😀

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Thanks for subbing! Welcome to the channel Linda.

[@joycefsl3048]

Awesome tips especially for keeping spring onion. Wish i had found out earlier 👍

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Glad it was helpful!

[@gqg741]

Great video. Thx!

[@SpoonForkHeart]

Glad you liked it!

[@lottie5904]

Thank you so much for veeery useful tips, I also will try your lovely recepies ❤️❤️

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You're very welcome. I am so happy that you found the tips and recipes useful.

[@galleta_2024]

THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU. Today I bought 2 bunches because the previous 2 rotted within a few days and which is how I found your video. I cannot wait to see how this turns out. I will definitely let you know in 3 weeks, if they last that long because I pile it high when I have Pozole.

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Glad I could help!

[@galleta_2024]

I couldn't wait any longer to let you know that this cilantro continues to be fresh and vibrant. I will most likely use it all up by Sunday when I will make a new batch of Pozole and buy more cilantro etc. This is a real game changer for this herb, as it used to rot by the 3rd day. It's sweet because I think of you each time I unravel the paper toweling and harvest what I need for dinner. 🙂

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@@galleta_2024 That's awesome!

[@KMaCK8848]

Thank you SO MUCH.

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You're very welcome.

[@bj-th7ul]

I had to return to say thankyou... my cilantro is still good! Do you have a tip for keeping avocado perfect a little longer? thanks for sharing, enjoy

[@SpoonForkHeart]

Yes I do... don't remove the seed (just cut around it) and your avocado will last "a little" longer :-)

[@richardkut3976]

Good stuff, thanks.

[@SpoonForkHeart]

No problem!

[@markslupe7197]

I will try this with Thai Basil also. Thanks for the tips!

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Please do!

[@jits1]

Thanks for this great kitchen tip.

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You're welcome.

[@kenweidemoyer2221]

wow and thanks.

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Most welcome

[@kd3446]

Been doing this for year try it mushrooms wrap in paper to absorb moisture it will keep it fresher for longer… Also cheese…. And many other items…

[@SpoonForkHeart]

Thanks for the additional tips.

[@Neighborino-c8d]

I bought some spring onions and put them in a vase, they've been healthy and fresh for three weeks now.

[@AnkitShai]

Great video, great tips! Love your energy in it as well! Thank you for making this

[@marianfrances4959]

Awesome! Thank you! 👍😎🇨🇦

[@SpoonForkHeart]

Thank you too!

[@mikekenney8362]

Going to use this tip. Very valuable

[@SpoonForkHeart]

Thanks, happy to help.

[@Lmaya132]

I watched this video long ago I am doing this since then it works very good tip Thank you

[@SpoonForkHeart]

Glad it helped.

[@amarsingh122]

awesome video!!!! because of this tip you are helping us to save so much money. THANKSS!!!

[@amarsingh122]

love your baby's voice btw she sounds like a cutie pie

[@SpoonForkHeart]

You are so welcome!

[@carolcheung876]

You are so good in sharing with your viewers. I will be saving quite a bit of grocery bills too. Thank you so very much. Yes, I just subscribed and liked. I look forward to be seeing more of your video.

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You're very welcome Carol. Happy that you found this tip useful.

[@trublgrl]

Great technique!

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Thank you!

[@栗田美佐夫-p4k]

Great 👍

[@zinplease1595]

Great tips - Thanks! Do you have any tips for saving/storing Thai Basil?

[@SpoonForkHeart]

Yes I do! Just put the stems in a cup with few inches of water.

[@gerardparana438]

Thank you was wondering how to store thai basil it goes bad before I get to use it !

[@NaeNaeW]

❤❤❤Thank you so much for these tips! I always only use a little cilantro at a time. ❤❤❤ Love hearing your sweet baby👶💟💜💗

[@SpoonForkHeart]

You are so welcome! Thank you too :-)

[@brusselssprouts560]

Great tip. Thank you!

[@SpoonForkHeart]

You're very welcome.