How Can You Make Your Herbs Last as Long as Possible?
Equipment expert Adam Ried reveals his top pick for herb keepers.
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wow this guy's got such attractive personality. i think i could listen his voice and watch him all day…
Maybe use a jar with holes in the lid.
Horrible review because you have all the Herb Keepers sitting there but only review 2 of them. I was doing research on the OXO one and you didn’t even mention it at all. Good or bad the others should at least been mentioned
Does the ATK method work with basil on the counter?
I have been looking for one of these. Could you do one on what to do with fresh herbs when you arrive from grocery store? Do you wash and spin dry before storing? Do you cut the stem ends before putting in water? Is there a guy on how to store fresh herbs that you purchased?
I was fascinated to hear how long the herbs stayed fresh, one question were the herbs organic or regular? It seems to me that all organic herbs (fruit and vegetables too) do not last as long as their regular counterparts. I am interested to hear your thoughts! (I live in Sweden where most store herbs are farmed here or in other European countries – if that makes any difference!) Thank you for another interesting product test and review!
Just use a tall, large mouth mason jar. Cilantro keeps usually for at least 3 weeks with the stems in water, and the bag it came in tented over the top. This does not work for basil.
Hi ATK! Longtime viewer, first time commenter. I've noticed that you never add Tupperware products to your reviews. I'm wondering if there's a reason? I'm not a salesperson – I'm just a happy customer and I LOVE their Fridgesmart line for extending the life of herbs and other fresh produce. I'm a single vegetarian, so extending the life of produce is ALWAYS a topic of interest for me. Thank you!
I really appreciate this straight to the point videos on simple topics that don’t have too much annoying video fluff just to reach a longer video time just for monetization. It makes me WANT to watch these videos and know that I don’t have to sift through fluff to get the real information.
Some topics require longer length, sure, but sometimes a simple topic doesn’t need 10 minutes.
Good stuff!
the price of the winners always goes up after being chosen … they say $17.50 in the video, now $25 on amazon
A big Hello to one of my favorite cooking progrems.
I used the wrapping method with fairly good luck. Just checked the Cole & Mason herb keeper – price is up to a little over $24. Prices in general have gone up after COVID – groceries, restaurants, etc., you name it. Great show! Love being a subscriber.
I've been looking at this for a bit. It was $24.99, not $17. but I think still worth it.
$17… except on your amazon link where it is $25.
That's a cool gadget. If you want to help everything in your fridge- get an ionizer, I got a small one for maybe 25$ years ago and just replace batteries when needed, stuff stays fresh for a long time
I just trim the stem ends, put them in tall cup with some water and put on fridge door shelves. They last, but you might have to keep cutting the stems and replace the water. Cilantro is the bane of all herbs from keeping and growing as it always bolts to flower and seed. I have made batches of Cilantro pesto and freeze.
Make a new cut on ends, stick in a water glass, put plastic bag over glass, change water every 2 days. Keep in frig.
So what happened to the basil? Ya left us hangin!
That eighteen is now up to twenty-five! Good ole Amazon!
Grow your own and harvest as needed. Dry at the end of the season and store.
Bridget looking so good 😍
I bought the winner. It was a piece of junk that took up way too much space. It went in the trash shortly after purchase.
Put the herbs in a mason jar or drinking glass just like flowers in a vase. Cover loosely with a shower cap. We keep celery for weeks and weeks using this method. Only the stems of the herbs should be in the water, none of the leaves.
These videos are so helpful and informative. No annoying fast cuts, no dumb jokes, no obnoxious editing. All killer, no filler. Thank you for producing quality content in the age of annoying clickbait garbage.
Just put the first solution in a cup? Why waste money on a plastic thing
Instead of a ziplock bag, just use a plastic container with holes in the lid; crush problem eliminated and way cheaper than any of those items.
Cool stuff.
And Bridget is lovely as ever.
Bridget is super stunning!
“Erbs”
Just checked your link to Amazon and the price today (7/29/21) is $29.99 not "around $17.00"…I would have bought it at that price, but not almost double.
I'd like to know where Adam found the recommended herb keeper for $17. Cheapest I could find it was around $19. Most were $29-$39.
Downfall xD
DownSIDE! And in not even American!
I don't have a strong opinion on herbs, or their preservation, I just find Bridget Lancaster irresistible. Now, back to your regularly scheduled programming.
So where do you put them for best results? Shelf? Door? LOVE YOUR SHOW!!!
So keeping them damp is the secret?
$17.50 when ATK bought it. Now, Amazon's selling price is $29.99!
I wash my herbs/leafy greens/lettuce and store them in my salad spinner in the fridge. They stay fresh and crispy and almost never go bad
I use a mason jar with paper towel in the bottom and on top. My cilantro last weeks
Thank you for your wonderful information about kitchen tools. This video is cute and lovely boxes used to protect vegetables and fruits… I like them very much, wish you good health 🍷😘
Amazon hiked the price up. The link now shows the herb keeper is $29.99
Dry then, chop them up and then put them in a container and sprinkle them on your food as needed.
I enjoy watching Americans Test Kitchen!
The foods are what is amazing …. for my personal interest I admire Brigitte, so attractive, charming, smart and beautiful! Thanks love, I’m a subscriber forever ❤️
Thanks but I'll save 30 bucks by sticking with paper towels and zip loc bags 👍