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Here is a cool idea that I found online. All you have to do is fill your ice cube tray with olive oil, garlic, fresh oregano, or any of your favourite herbs! You can take them from the freezer and pop them into the pan before cooking anything

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In the summer months, my herb garden really thrives. I use this method as a way to preserve the fresh herbs when they aren't being grown outdoors. I also dry them, but sometimes when I am craving those fresh flavors, I reach for one of these ice cubes. It is also a fun trick to use with herbs like mint, which tastes great in fresh ice water. This is a something I do throughout the summer to enhance my plain old drinking water.
 
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GreekGirlCooks said:
In the summer months, my herb garden really thrives. I use this method as a way to preserve the fresh herbs when they aren't being grown outdoors. I also dry them, but sometimes when I am craving those fresh flavors, I reach for one of these ice cubes. It is also a fun trick to use with herbs like mint, which tastes great in fresh ice water. This is a something I do throughout the summer to enhance my plain old drinking water.
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Thank you so much for sharing!! This is an amazing idea, I never thought that. could use them in water with fresh herbs. Ill totally do this and add some muddled raspberries
 
There are some great ideas here. I'm going to try freezing herbs in the ice cubes!
 
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Thank you so much for sharing!! This is an amazing idea, I never thought that. could use them in water with fresh herbs. Ill totally do this and add some muddled raspberries
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You're welcome! My absolute favorite is to use all the fresh mint we have in our yard.
 
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