I can’t believe that it has already been 4 months since we planted our herb garden (my very first attempt at any kind of gardening for that matter) and sadly this week I realized with the colder nights, my herbs were about done. I had seen so many great ways to use herbs creatively on pinterest, I knew I had to share some of them with you. Here are two incredibly simple ways to save your herbs (in this case mint and basil) and also have something nice and functional on hand when you need it. I was a bit skeptical of the basil and oil but it worked so beautifully, I think this will be something I now do year round.
Side note – I would recommend picking up some ice cube trays that you use exclusively for the basil cubes (I went to the dollar store and picked up 2 for $1.49) so that you don’t have to worry about weird after taste in your drinks down the road.
Lemon and Mint Ice Cubes
Basil and Oil Cooking Cubes
I’ve made the basil cooking cubes before, but never thought to make lemon and mint ice cubes. Thanks for the great ideas.
Thanks Val, I am loving having the lemon ones on hand, make boring old water so much more appealing! xo K
great idea! i will be stealing this one!
amy
Leopard and Lillies
Thanks Amy, so simple but practical! xo K
These are both brilliant! I may need to do a tray of those ice-cubes for my dinner party this evening!
Absolutely, such a nice little something extra for a party
xo K
THAT IS SOO COOL! Thanks!
Cheers,
P&F
Thanks so much for stopping by! xo K
These are such genius ideas! I especially love the idea of using those ice cubes in martines or to give a hint of freshness to a glass of water. Thanks for sharing!
Alexandra xo
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It would be so good in a martini for sure! xo K
You’re like a younger prettier version of Martha Stewart!! Love the ice cubes!
xo, amy
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You are way too sweet, but Martha is definitely the role model – minus the jail time
xo K
Such great ideas. I will have to try the cooking cubes
So easy and great to have on hand! xo K
The idea of making oil and basil ice cubes is awesome!!!!!
Xo
Elena
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Thanks Elena, so simple and easy to have on hand. xo K
Great ideas! Those ice cubes are so pretty!
Thanks so much Stephanie! xo K
looks amazing!
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Thanks for visiting Iliyana! xo K
oh my gosh this seems amazing! Such a clever idea!!!
Thanks so much Mollie! Such an easy way to use stuff you already have! xo K
WOW, such GREAT ideas! I’m totally making those lemon mint ice cubes!!
xo Jenny
http://www.crazystylelove.com
Thanks Jenny, so easy and fun! xo K
amazing idea Kendall, I will try this out next summer
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Thanks Ani, such and easy fun activity to use up your herbs! xo K
BRILLIANT IDEAS!
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Thanks so much! xo K