#1 Herb Drying Tip

Bushels of basil, oregano, thyme, rosemary and bee balm stand tall in my garden. A little tip: When drying herbs to save for winter months, it is best to pick early (cut quite a bit) rather than later in the season. The reason why is the herbs have a more potent flavor right now, that will enrich your dried herbs.
Other Steps for Drying:
- Dry in a airy place (the standard, Italian-themed kitchen sink works perfectly).
- Tie a piece of twine or string, let hang for roughly a week, or until dry. 
- When dry, place in jars, date and save for winter.

It can be a lengthy process, harvesting, rinsing, drying and crushing - but sprinkling homegrown, organic thyme on your wintertime dishes is like a touch of sun in the middle of winter. 

Also, my new favorite herb this year: pineapple sage - not sure what to cook it with but it smells amazing. Perhaps pineapple sage smudge sticks?