How do you store fresh basil for the short or long term in the freezer? 

Good advice! I wasn’t freezing the basil with oil. It turned black. I’ll try this soon so I’ll have basil for all those holiday dishes 😊

You are so charismatic I simply love your energy, it is very clear to see the joy you have for your kitchen and sharing it with us ❤

Nice tip Natty. Thanks

It would be nice if you show a closeup of the final product from the processor so we know how fine to chop it and how much oil to put in so that it can be easy to take out "a piece,". Do you break off the ice to get a piece?

Thank you that looks easy!

That a great idea I never thought of that, thanks

Thank you! I think this is the freshest way to preserve Basil. I was feeling guilty pruning my plants for more growth and having to toss so many leaves but this is perfect, quick and easy. It just makes sense!

Thanks Nats! You gave me a great idea to also preserve Culantro, (AKA Shadon Beni, Bandhania in T&T🇹🇹) 😎

This is great. My local market sells huge bunches of basil and I don't buy every time as I cry when it goes bad before I use same. Now I can freeze it. Thank you, Natalina, I have once again learnt something new.

Your book was in the way. Good advice.

Hi ma'am I'm from Philippines watching your vlog nice

Thanks so much👏. My basil plant is overgrown and i did not want it to go to waste like last season.

awesome

Great info but could not see the processing (how fine to chop) as the book was in the way

I like to add walnuts, lemon juice and salt. Or sometimes I'll put cilantro in with the basil too. Next on my list is to add a tomato, that's one I have not tried yet.

What about having ice cube trays just for something this this and when you need the herb you just get a cube out of the plastic bag……maybe a silicone ice cube tray with a lid!!!!!????? Do they make something like that?🤷🏻‍♀️ that would keep the cubes even fresher and no freezer burn 🤷🏻‍♀️I know this is not my original idea……I remember reading it from someone else…….and I haven’t read all the comments so maybe someone else already posted this idea……. I just came across your site and I think I’ll like your Italian cooking since I’m half Italian and love to cook and bake even though I’m getting up there in age and slowing down a bit 😂😂😂👵🏻😅❤ I subscribed……. Update: Yes someone else did suggest the ice cube trays…….and now that I think about, if you put the mixture in a freezer bag, and flatten it out, maybe once it freezes it will stay flat and take up less room than ice cubes????????? And as you said Nat, you just break off what you want to use…….

when you store the smaller leaves in the fridge do you take the stems off?

Can you use freezer bags

Would it freeze well in a mason jar?

Ok...what am I doing wrong....first timer here...got a small pot from the Nursery with 6 stems in it. After 2 weeks repotted the WHOLE plant in an 8 inches high pot. Some video suggested to cut the Coteyledons and I did and now ALL 6 stems are about 9 inches high, bare looking and so stiff and lifeless! All leaves are bitter to taste...as I didn't cut the flowers at the right time.....shall I replant the 6 stems in 6 DIFFERENT pots or throw them out? Cheers from Toronto....

I am on a whole food plant based lifestyle and don’t use any oils. Can I use water instead of oil to accomplish the same end?

Nice video and tips, thanks, but I have to say I’d never before heard an Italian talk with a Canadian accent :)

How long does it last in freezer

This was great but I was thinking of making ice cubes out of them. Easier than cutting pieces from a plastic bag