I love to try the new and exotic things I run across at TJs, so much so that sometimes I forget about all the staples to my kitchen that I pick up there. One of those staples are the cubes of frozen herbs they sell. My store carries garlic, cilantro, and basil in this form. It’s an ingenious little idea, really. I like to cook, but mincing garlic is not high on my list. And, unfortunately, when I purchase fresh herbs, they tend to wilt before I can use them all up. Not a problem with frozen cubes! I just pop a few into whatever sauce/soup/rice dish I”m making, and they quickly melt in, adding a bright layer of fresh herb flavor.
The other thing I love about these things? At my store, they are $1.99 a package, making them an extremely affordable alternative to fresh herbs. I try to have all three on hand all the time.
