Argamemnon
Senior Cook
What would be the easiest way to preserve/freeze bay leaves?
If you dry them you won't lose any flavor, right? For many other herbs the opposite is true, I believe..You may want to dry them instead of freezing.
But why is it always said that it's much better to use fresh basil or fresh thyme, for example? Who uses dried herbs when making stock?Drying actually concentrates most flavors in herbs, which is why you have to use less if a recipe calls for fresh.
It's a little off topic, but fresh green peas can be "preserved" by pressure canning or by freezing. Freezing is the best. They can be stored for a year or more if in a proper container.