Next Event: 6th annual Burlap and Lace Marketplace June 24, 2017

Next Event:   6th annual Burlap and Lace Marketplace  June 24, 2017
Next Event: 6th annual Burlap and Lace Marketplace June 24, 2017

Thursday, February 25, 2016

Burlap and Lace Marketplace update!!!!

more and more artisans are excited to join us;
we have several new vendors joining us this year
that have heard about our annual event and want
to join in; we are growing!!!!!!

Don't forget:   Saturday, June 25th
9:00am - 3:00pm

106 S. Reynolds ~ Holyoke, CO


It feels like Spring most days lately and the urge to plant our gardens; but wait.....



then, don't forget... LEAVE ROOM IN YOUR GARDEN FOR
THE FAIRIES TO DANCE

Freezing herbs in Olive Oil


  The oil-and-freezer method of preservation works best with the tougher hard herbs such as rosemary, sage, thyme, and oregano. These are all herbs that would probably be cooked when added to a dish.
Soft herbs such as mint, basil, lemon verbena, and dill are usually added raw to a dish, and they don't respond as well to this kind of preserving.


8 Steps for Freezing Herbs in Oil

  1. Choose firm, fresh herbs, ideally from the market or your own garden.
  2. If you wish, you can chop them fine. Or leave them in larger sprigs and leaves. Here I froze a combination of finely-chopped and whole herbs such as rosemary, fennel stalk, sage, and oregano.
  3. Pack the wells of ice cube trays about 2/3 full of herbs.
  4. You can mix up the herbs, too; think about freezing a bouquet garni of sage, thyme, and rosemary to add to winter roast chickens and potatoes!
  5. Pour extra-virgin olive oil or melted, unsalted butter over the herbs.
  6. Cover lightly with plastic wrap and freeze overnight.
  7. Remove the frozen cubes and store in freezer containers or small bags.
  8. Don't forget to label each container or bag with the type of herb (and oil) inside! 

source: The Kitchn