Cooking with Fresh Basil

How to store fresh basil for longer: 3 easy and no waste hacks Tired of wasting your basil after a few days? Don't worry, we have 3 perfect hacks for you! 1. In a jar Remove it from the plastic packaging and place it in a jar full of water. Store it in a cool and dry place and remember to change water every 3 days to make it last longer. 2. In the fridge Wash and dry basil leaves. Place them on a paper towel and roll them up! Store them in a food bag in the fridge up to 10 days. 3. Olive oil cub

Want to know the secret to keeping your basil fresh? It might surprise you... We put three storage methods to the test - and there was a very clear winner. Do you use this trick? Or do you have a storage tip of your own? We're all ears! | Riverford

🌿 Keep your basil fresh for up to 14 days with this easy storage tip! 🌿 Here’s how: Pull the basil leaves off the stems. Rinse the leaves thoroughly with water. Dry the leaves using a salad spinner or a fresh tea towel. Wrap the dried basil leaves in paper towels. Place the wrapped leaves in a ziplock bag, making sure to get all the air out. Store it in the fridge, and enjoy fresh basil for up to two weeks! 🌿✨ #FreshBasil #KitchenHacks #FoodStorageTips #HealthyEating #MyBizzyKitchen | My Bizz