Fresh spices on the double.

So, I'll admit....as much as I like to pretend...I am NOT a purist.

I mean, I really don't have the time to cut up all these fresh herbs. It just takes FOREVER, and when I'm in a hurry, I just can't be bothered. Not to mention the fact that herbs always seem to go bad in my fridge. I do have grand designs on an herb garden out back...but then again...there's the time aspect.

So, I started buying these tubes of herbs from Gourmet Garden. I just LOVE them. So quick and easy, and they keep GREAT in the freezer. I wouldn't really use them as a garnish (like basil in a caprese or cilantro in a salad), but if you plan on adding it to something that a paste would do - these are great.

My favorite applications are cilantro in lime rice or garlic in just about anything!