Cooking with Lynn: drying herbs with a paper bag

WMDT – It’s Thursday and that means we are back in Lynn Matava’s kitchen.

Lynn is a Nutrition Educator with the University of Maryland Extension.

If you’re looking for a way to preserve your herbs this season, then Lynn has the perfect tutorial for you.

Drying herbs keeps moisture away that can cause microbial growth.

It’s a great thing to do if you are trying to save money.

There are different ways to dry herbs, but Lynn’s version on requires a brown bag and string!

Some of the herbs Lynn chose were basil, rosemary, sage, and thyme which dry faster than some other herbs.

Share your version of this tutorial with us by using the hashtag #UMDyum

Check out the full video to learn more about drying herbs.