Fresh!

Treat them like you do flowers. That's what I always say when asked how to maximize the life and freshness of herbs.

Aromatic and Flavorful

When shopping for herbs look for the greenest, freshest ones you can find. I prefer to wash them, trim the ends and put in a short glass with a small bit of water - about 1/4 inch.  Wrap them in plastic (loosely) - I reuse the produce bags from the grocery store. Change the water regularly and they should last a good week or more...if you don't use them up before that. Some herbs do well in the refrigerator, others not so much. Basil is delicate and sensitive to cold so I keep it at room temperature on the kitchen counter. A general rule I use is, if I find it chilled at the grocery it probably does well in a cooler place.

Enjoy!