My aunt's pantry rule made me rethink my whole grocery list

Tbh I always bought fresh herbs and spices for every single recipe, no exceptions. Last week my aunt watched me drop $4 on cilantro and asked why I don't just grow it or freeze it from the last bunch. She said she hasn't bought fresh herbs in 3 years, she just prep freezes them in olive oil. Ngl that hit different because I never thought about the waste, I just assumed freshness meant buying every time. Has anyone else tried freezing herbs or do you have a better cheap trick for flavor?

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sarahsullivan18d ago

Heard my buddy froze leftover basil in ice cube trays with oil and now swears it beats fresh every time.