32 Reviews of Herbal Ice Cubes

From: Sandi (From CA)

On Aug 19, 2005

PERFECT "recipe" and gorgeous pictures, Carla! I too grow fresh herbs and can't use them in a timely manner, so freezing is the best option. This is great for making sauces such as pesto, taking out just what you need. Thank you!

From: Queenchef

On Mar 24, 2006

I was convinced when I saw the pictures, that this recipe works! The herbs are bright green abd look good. I cant thank you enough for posting this recipe because you have saved me a lot of time money and frustration. I always end up wasting a lot of unused herbs. But now I cant wait to go to the supermarket to buy my favorite herbs and preserve. A BIG THANK YOU.

From: Karen67

On Jan 20, 2007

A friend of mine has been telling me to freeze herbs forever, but I was never inspired to do it until I saw your pictures. I just put my first batch in the freezer, and it was SO easy. I started about 3 cups of water boiling as I started mincing (I made three ice cube trays). I quickly packed the herbs into a tablespoon measuring spoon before transferring them to the ice cubes trays. This will let me use one cube per tablespoon, and I'll know exactly how many to take out of the freezer. Then I used a half cup dry measuring cup to scoop water out of the pot, so no mess and no water all over the counter. I'll never throw away wilty fresh herbs again.

From: Tamaretta

On Jan 6, 2007

I made these about a month ago, but waited to review until I actually tried it in some recipes. I froze chives and basil and in both recipes the flavors tasted almost fresh picked. MUCH MUCH better than dried! Also I didn't have any ice trays, so I used silicone/flexible mini muffin pan for freezing. Thanks for posting!

From: echo echo

On Jul 21, 2005

This is a wonderful tip, Carla! I'm always buying herbs at the grocery store for a recipe and ending up with more of the herb than I need. Then before I get to use it, it withers and is wasted. This will be a great food saver and money saver. Thanks!

From: skarimom

On Feb 28, 2005

This is such a great idea! I've tried other methods but always end up losing that fresh flavor. I grow my own herbs and think this is the best way to preserve them over the winter months. Thank you for such a wonderful idea.

From: Gloria 15x

On Dec 28, 2005

Thank you, thank you, thank you. I live hours from a grocery store so can't go more than once every 1 or 2 weeks. Fresh herbs are so hard for me to have on hand. I will be using this frequently.

From: SusieQusie

On Jan 6, 2007

Wonderful solution to my over zealous planting of basil! By trial and error, I found it best to have the water already boiling as I quickly minced & stuffed the trays otherwise the basil darkened. My best batches are still fairly bright green after 1 month in the freezer. Can't wait to try this with other herbs that don't overwinter here in Texas. Thanks for posting this winner!

From: Mar~Bear

On Dec 6, 2005

I love to cook with fresh herbs and this is what i have been needing, i always seem to have more than i need,thanks so much for a great tip!!

From: RecipeTsarina

On Aug 20, 2005

Nice efficient recipe. I plan to use this through the winter. Thanks.