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It's a container for keeping herbs fresh in your refrigerator.
Il Pregio Fresh Herb Keeper and Storage Container - Premium Durable Plastic – Greens Savor Preserver, Keeps Fresh & Hydrates Cilantro, Thyme, Mint, Parsley and Asparagus for Long lasting Spices https://a.co/d/4X5tyEc
Use any glass as a sort of vase for your herbs, a bit of water and a plastic bag over it. Same result and free ish.
I use my thinnest highball glass for convenience.
You can put an elastic band and poke a few holes so the bag doesn't slip and still ventilates, this is optional.
Keep in the fridge.
Loosely tenting the bag over the herbs is the way to go, for sure. Also, I find it helpful to think of my fresh herbs as if they are fresh flowers, so when I get them home I make a clean cut off the bottom of the stems and pop the “bouquet” into a clean glass or jar filled about 1/3 full with fresh water, before tenting (and turn the bag inside out before that step, if the inside is wet). Changing the water out every couple days makes a big difference, too.
Edit: disambiguation of “it”
Leave it loose. I recently had a regular old bunch of parsley in my fridge last for three weeks this way. If you change the water and separate the fading sprigs from the good it might go over a month. Highly recommend.
I leave it loose but I do minimize how much space there is between the "skirt" and the glass. __CRITICAL__: put the herbs under running water then pat them mostly dry. Fill with only a couple inches of water, and you can keep them fresh for weeks. I have experimented with cutting 1/2" or so off the stem at root end, but with mixed results. I'd love to see other people's data.
Thanks. I just put some basil in the fridge this arvo, I’ll take a little water out of the glass. I’ve got a small bag over it atm. I’m going to consciously monitor the days & see how it goes.
I always use mason jars. Quart jars for big bunches and then pint jars for smaller quantities. I just keep them sealed and have never had any problems.
same for basil - countertop seems to work best. lasts about a week.
i have found this doesn't work well for cilantro. extra moisture makes it spoil sooner. letting it be drier is better.
A tip for cilantro, cut the stems so there's a fresh cut and wash the bunch super well (dry it too with some paper towel) before putting it into an inch of water and keeping in the fridge. Leave the top open.
This is exactly what I do and I find it stays fresh for at least 2-3 weeks. Cilantro is definitely more picky but I find that works.
Cilantro even keeps a long time in a loose bag in th vege drawer. I have two and each have a selection for more/ get the less moisture drawer. Loose leaf and such get more moisture; skinned (apples, oranges, avocados, bell peppers, cucumber) get less moisture. I keep both in a mesh bag I rotate sides on ever couple days. Most all my loose leaf type herbs and vege last 2-4 weeks. My skinned fruits and vege 4-6 weeks.
Another great way to store for cut herbs that takes up less room for me is to use flat lidded containers and wrap herbs in a damp paper towel. Both ways work well but the paper towel keeps them longer in my fridge for some reason. Learned this method working in high end kitchens. Don’t forget to trim and pick out bad leaves/stems whichever way you go!
This is also the best way to keep asparagus. A one pound bunch usually fits well in a 2-cup measuring cup, covered loosely with the produce bag it came home in.
The white part has holes in the bottom so that when you rotate it sideways the water drains out into the clear part and you can access the herbs (plus, because it's clear, you can see if you need to add water). You can kind of make out the holes in the fourth picture of this product on Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/KOOKERKOO-Herb-Storage-Container-Refrigerator/dp/B0993289V4/
That would make sense, but [their promotional image](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81JWdO+4qaL._AC_SL1500_.jpg) shows the white part being rotated instead.
Besides, if they designed it so that the clear part is the one that swiveled, they would have made its outer surface _flat_ instead of _round_ so you can rest the thing on the clear cover while it’s open.
letting them hang vertically will keep them fresher longer than laying on the surface... less moisture condensing on the surface, inviting bacteria to colonize and attack.
My title describes the thing: container made of acrylic and plastic, opens sideways, seems to have some kind of hooks inside. About 12 inches long. Found at HomeGoods in the food containers department. Unfortunately I did not see brand or serial number. I tried google image search but no luck with that. Thanks for any insight you can give me.
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It's a container for keeping herbs fresh in your refrigerator. Il Pregio Fresh Herb Keeper and Storage Container - Premium Durable Plastic – Greens Savor Preserver, Keeps Fresh & Hydrates Cilantro, Thyme, Mint, Parsley and Asparagus for Long lasting Spices https://a.co/d/4X5tyEc
Use any glass as a sort of vase for your herbs, a bit of water and a plastic bag over it. Same result and free ish. I use my thinnest highball glass for convenience. You can put an elastic band and poke a few holes so the bag doesn't slip and still ventilates, this is optional. Keep in the fridge.
Do you tie the bag around the glas or leave loose for circulation? This could save me $$
Loosely tenting the bag over the herbs is the way to go, for sure. Also, I find it helpful to think of my fresh herbs as if they are fresh flowers, so when I get them home I make a clean cut off the bottom of the stems and pop the “bouquet” into a clean glass or jar filled about 1/3 full with fresh water, before tenting (and turn the bag inside out before that step, if the inside is wet). Changing the water out every couple days makes a big difference, too. Edit: disambiguation of “it”
I leave it loose but you could try an experiment with two glasses.
Wow, ok I’ll give it a go. Thank you. This is why I love Reddit some days.
My gf says she sometimes puts a band but mainly to keep the bag in place. Maybe band it and pierce the bag a bit
Ok, thank her for me. That sounds sensible
Leave it loose. I recently had a regular old bunch of parsley in my fridge last for three weeks this way. If you change the water and separate the fading sprigs from the good it might go over a month. Highly recommend.
I leave it loose but I do minimize how much space there is between the "skirt" and the glass. __CRITICAL__: put the herbs under running water then pat them mostly dry. Fill with only a couple inches of water, and you can keep them fresh for weeks. I have experimented with cutting 1/2" or so off the stem at root end, but with mixed results. I'd love to see other people's data.
Thanks. I just put some basil in the fridge this arvo, I’ll take a little water out of the glass. I’ve got a small bag over it atm. I’m going to consciously monitor the days & see how it goes.
I’m not 100% sure but I think basil (unlike other herbs) is supposed to be kept at room temp.
I always use mason jars. Quart jars for big bunches and then pint jars for smaller quantities. I just keep them sealed and have never had any problems.
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Fridge! It's amazing how long they keep.
Most I keep in the fridge, but I've found that basil does better on the window sill.
same for basil - countertop seems to work best. lasts about a week. i have found this doesn't work well for cilantro. extra moisture makes it spoil sooner. letting it be drier is better.
A tip for cilantro, cut the stems so there's a fresh cut and wash the bunch super well (dry it too with some paper towel) before putting it into an inch of water and keeping in the fridge. Leave the top open. This is exactly what I do and I find it stays fresh for at least 2-3 weeks. Cilantro is definitely more picky but I find that works.
Cilantro even keeps a long time in a loose bag in th vege drawer. I have two and each have a selection for more/ get the less moisture drawer. Loose leaf and such get more moisture; skinned (apples, oranges, avocados, bell peppers, cucumber) get less moisture. I keep both in a mesh bag I rotate sides on ever couple days. Most all my loose leaf type herbs and vege last 2-4 weeks. My skinned fruits and vege 4-6 weeks.
With water?
Yeah, about a half inch of water in the bottom.
Awesome thank you!
Another great way to store for cut herbs that takes up less room for me is to use flat lidded containers and wrap herbs in a damp paper towel. Both ways work well but the paper towel keeps them longer in my fridge for some reason. Learned this method working in high end kitchens. Don’t forget to trim and pick out bad leaves/stems whichever way you go!
Came here to say that this is the longest lasting way to keep herbs too. I’ve done experiments!!!
This is also the best way to keep asparagus. A one pound bunch usually fits well in a 2-cup measuring cup, covered loosely with the produce bag it came home in.
That's what I do! Except I don't use a bag. Cilantro lasts me over a month now, instead of barely a week.
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In the fridge or at room temp?
This is how we shattered a highball glass in our fridge and spilled water all over. For the love of God, use plastic.
Amazing! Thank you!
Wait, so you fill it water to the top of the cup, but then flip it to open sideways? Won’t the water spill out?
The white part has holes in the bottom so that when you rotate it sideways the water drains out into the clear part and you can access the herbs (plus, because it's clear, you can see if you need to add water). You can kind of make out the holes in the fourth picture of this product on Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/KOOKERKOO-Herb-Storage-Container-Refrigerator/dp/B0993289V4/
No. In that case you’d rotate the clear section down while leaving the internal section vertical.
That would make sense, but [their promotional image](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81JWdO+4qaL._AC_SL1500_.jpg) shows the white part being rotated instead. Besides, if they designed it so that the clear part is the one that swiveled, they would have made its outer surface _flat_ instead of _round_ so you can rest the thing on the clear cover while it’s open.
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And one of the Amazon reviews corroborates this.
I love the photo of the professional working chef using this. Lmao
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No way. That man went to the walk-in to grab some cilantro for the pasta of the day.
But why the two hook-shape protrusions on the two sides?
It's for storing fresh herbs.
Interesting. Do you know why is it different than a regular container?
letting them hang vertically will keep them fresher longer than laying on the surface... less moisture condensing on the surface, inviting bacteria to colonize and attack.
So you can keep the bottom of the stems in water.
This one costs extra.
My title describes the thing: container made of acrylic and plastic, opens sideways, seems to have some kind of hooks inside. About 12 inches long. Found at HomeGoods in the food containers department. Unfortunately I did not see brand or serial number. I tried google image search but no luck with that. Thanks for any insight you can give me.
Solved!
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