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To Preserve and Serve

BY JAN BERRY AND DAWN COMBS

During the growing season, many gardeners find themselves with a bounty of fresh herbs. You can’t always expect the herbs you need for good health to be in season when you need them, so you’ll want to find clever ways to keep them so you can make use of their medicinal powers all year long. While drying and freezing are always an option, there are plenty of other creative ways to capture the flavor and usefulness of those herbs until their season to flourish comes around once again.

TART AND TASTY Herbal vinegars can be used as marinades and salad dressings.
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