SPAM Herb Garden

As SPAM month comes to a close, I am left with several empty SPAM cans.  I thought the cans were really cute and did not want to throw them away.  I decided to use them as planters.  The cans are just the right size to fit on my kitchen windowsill.  So far I have planted basil, parsley, and chives to create a little kitchen herb garden

I love cooking with fresh herbs and I am really excited that now instead of going to the grocery store for them, I can just walk over to the window and pick what I need.  I plan to use some of the basil to make my Italian Pinwheel recipe.

Do you have an herb garden? 

On Friday, I will be posting my 

Slow Cooker Cherry Dump Dessert

 

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Tip: Drying Fresh Herbs

I love cooking with fresh herbs!  But like everyone else, life gets busy and the herbs go to waste before I can use them.  Now, before they go bad, I dry them in the microwave.  It is very easy to do.

1. Wash and dry your herbs.
2. Line a microwave safe plate with a paper towel.
3. Arrange your herbs in a single layer on the paper towel.
4. Microwave on high 1 to 3 minutes, turning the herbs over every 30 seconds until you can crumble them.

 Store the herbs whole.  Place herbs in a storage container. Store in a cool, dry place. Crush the herbs when you use them.

When cooking: 1 teaspoon of crushed dried herbs equals one tablespoon fresh herbs.