StettlerLocal.com May 16, 2022 @ 12:50pm
When you pop by the Coffee Tree for lunch or a bevy, you’ll notice our display does not include dried dill. That’s because we never dry dill. There’s a reason for this. Even using the meticulous drying methods that we do, we find it still loses most of its flavour in a very short time, leaving it bland and lifeless. However, there’s a very easy alternative to preserving dill. All you need is a knife or a food processor and a freezer container. Scoot over to our website for instructions on How to Freeze Dill and other herbs. I’ve been using this method for decades, and I can promise you that it will smell and taste fresh-picked after a year or even two.
Once you’ve frozen your dill, you can enjoy this quick Dill Dip recipe year-round.
DILL DIP
1 c mayo
1 c sour cream
1 small clove garlic (or a large clove if you love it)
1 tsp grated onion
½ c fresh or frozen dill, chopped
1 tsp lemon juice, freshly squeezed
Pepper to taste (store-bought mayo contains a lot of salt, so you likely won’t need any more of that)
Mix all ingredients in a bowl. Refrigerate overnight for the best flavour. Yum!
A word about cilantro: cilantro leaves and roots don’t dry or freeze well. They will lose their flavour very quickly. Yes, you can eat the roots, but only young ones. I recommend only eating cilantro leaves and roots fresh. I’m experimenting with Vietnamese and Mexican corianders, which taste somewhat like cilantro, but they reportedly freeze, cook, and dry while retaining their flavour. Stay tuned for the results.
While we’re freezing things, did you know that you can freeze celery too? Unfortunately, we’re not growing celery as a regularly available item this year. I always seem to grow too much in our house garden, though, so at some point, I’ll throw a notice up on social media if it’s available. Be sure to follow our pages because it won’t last long. We love our home-grown celery! So much that we would rather use our own frozen celery for our winter soups than fresh imported celery. Try our tip on how to freeze Celery if you manage to get your hands on some from us or another local grower.
Lorna Lumb, Owner
Twilight Herbs and Garlic
Twilight Herbs & Garlic is 20 minutes NE of Stettler and is a market garden specializing in growing and processing biotic herbs and garlic with a level of quality that is rare in Canada.
Disclaimer: This information is intended for educational purposes only and should not be considered as a recommendation or an endorsement of any medical or health treatment. Consult with a qualified practitioner when using any herbal product to treat specific conditions.
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