10-minute experiment
Herbs in a jar vs the fridge drawer
Can a glass of water keep cilantro alive?
The idea
Cilantro stems in water stay fresher than cilantro wrapped dry in the fridge.
The one thing you change: Storage method
You need
- Two small bunches of cilantro or parsley
- A jar of water
- A bag
- A fridge
Steps
What you should find
The jar bunch stays upright and green. The dry wrapped bunch is limper and darker.
Store fresh herbs
Soft herbs like cilantro, parsley and mint last 1 to 2 weeks with their stems standing in a jar of water. Woody herbs like rosemary and thyme keep best…
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