How to store herbs in ice cubes

1Select the healthiest and freshest shoots of your chosen herb and cut the leaves away from the stems. Wash the leaves, then chop them up into small pieces using a sharp knife or a pair of kitchen scissors.

2Pour fresh water evenly into an ice cube tray, filling each square to approximately a quarter full.

3Fill each of the cubes with the herbs, ensuring that as much leaf as possible is covered by water.

4When all the herbs have been added, top up the tray with water and place it in the freezer, keeping it level.

5Remove the frozen cubes from the tray and store them in clearly labelled bags in the freezer until needed.