Herbs

Rosemary: what it is, how to pick and store it

A woody herb with needle-like leaves: piney and strong, made for roasts, potatoes, beans and bread.

How to pick it

Green, fragrant needles that bend rather than snap, with no black spots.

How to store it

Wrap it in a damp paper towel in a bag in the fridge. It also dries well hung in a dry spot.

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Pick and store tips are in our own words. Storage times and safe temperatures are only shown where a U.S. government source gives them, named on each line; for anything not listed here, see USDA's FoodKeeper app.