Write the herb, method and date on bags or tubs. Freeze flat where you can — it stacks neatly and thaws faster in the pan.

Fresh herbs are brilliant for flavour, but they rarely last as long as we want them to. Storing them in ice cubes is one of the simplest tricks to keep them useful long after they would normally wilt.

Q: How can I freeze fresh herbs, particularly basil, oregano, mint, parsley and cilantro? Answer: While oregano and thyme hold their flavor well when dried, very tender herb, such as basil, mint, ...