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Freezing Fresh Herbs

Well, time for us to harvest the last of the fresh herbs we planted this year. Thyme, rosemary…. all of our favorites. Some I dry, some I freeze. This is how I freeze them for later use. Freezing fresh herbs is easy. I freeze mine in olive oil. Most recipes that I have that require fresh herbs also require olive oil. So it’s a no-brainer to put them into oil. I think they also keep their color better in oil. You can also use melted butter.

Chopping the rosemary reminds me that it is time to make one of our favorites – rosemary focaccia bread. That’s the nice thing about freezing fresh herbs. I always have them on hand for my favorites!

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I also like to dry fresh herbs, such as cilantro, using my Nesco Snackmaster Pro.

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Freezing fresh herbs

Easy way to store fresh herbs.

Ingredients

Fresh herbs
Olive oil or melted butter
Ice cube trays

Instructions

Roughly chop the herbs if desired.
Fill ice cube trays up about 2/3rds of the way.
Fill trays up the rest of the way with oil or butter.
Put into freezer until frozen solidly.
Remove from ice cube trays and place in resealable baggies.
Label and keep in freezer until needed.

Notes

Use within 3 months of freezing.

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Homer Laughlin Fiesta Creamers

Here are some of my Fiesta creamers. The Homer Laughlin China Company started producing the ring handle creamer in 1938 to replace the stick handle creamer. Production continued until 1969. Pictured are creamers in green, turquoise, yellow and Amberstone (brown). Amberstone was introduced in 1967. You can see the different handle on the Amberstone creamer. Amberstone was produced for supermarket promotions and some large grocery store chains used it as a premium.

Also check out my Homer Laughlin Fiesta platers.

Fiesta, Harlequin, & Kitchen Kraft Dinnerwares: The Homer Laughlin China Collectors Association Guide

Collector’s Encyclopedia of Fiesta : Plus Harlequin, Riviera, and Kitchen Kraft (Collector’s Encyclopedia of Fiesta)

Thirstystone Ceramic Square Coaster Set, Non-Slip Cork Backing, Drink Absorbent & Protects Table, Home Accessories, Multicolor (Set of 4)

Homer Laughlin Serenade

Here is some of my Serenade collection. Serenade was made by the Homer Laughlin China Company from about 1939 to the early 40s. It came in four pastel shades – yellow, green, pink and blue. I don’t see this pattern very often when I go antiquing. The last piece I bought was a few years ago.

Pictured is a chop plate, teapot, sugar bowl with lid, two creamers and a gravy boat. Also check out my Homer Laughlin Skytone/Kraft blue pieces.

Fiesta, Harlequin, & Kitchen Kraft Dinnerwares: The Homer Laughlin China Collectors Association Guide

Collector’s Encyclopedia of Fiesta : Plus Harlequin, Riviera, and Kitchen Kraft (Collector’s Encyclopedia of Fiesta)

Thirstystone Ceramic Square Coaster Set, Non-Slip Cork Backing, Drink Absorbent & Protects Table, Home Accessories, Multicolor (Set of 4)

Homer Laughlin Red Fiesta

Here are a few of my red Fiesta pieces. Pictured are a ring handle creamer, a stick handle creamer and a sugar bowl with lid. The Homer Laughlin China Company produced the stick handle creamer for less than three years and ended production in 1938, switching to the ring handle creamer. It is thought that since the stick handle creamer was easier to use for right-handed people, the company changed the design.

Also check out my Homer Laughlin Rhythm.

Fiesta, Harlequin, & Kitchen Kraft Dinnerwares: The Homer Laughlin China Collectors Association Guide

Collector’s Encyclopedia of Fiesta : Plus Harlequin, Riviera, and Kitchen Kraft (Collector’s Encyclopedia of Fiesta)

Thirstystone Ceramic Square Coaster Set, Non-Slip Cork Backing, Drink Absorbent & Protects Table, Home Accessories, Multicolor (Set of 4)

Homer Laughlin Fiesta Coffee Pot

This is my Fiesta Regular Coffee Pot in turquoise. My Daddy got this for me years ago and it is one of my favorite pieces. The Homer Laughlin China Company started making Fiesta in 1936. The coffee pot was made for over 20 years and was discontinued in 1959.

Also pictured, is a Fiesta teacup and saucer, covered sugar bowl and creamer.

Also check out my Homer Laughlin Fiesta creamers.

Fiesta, Harlequin, & Kitchen Kraft Dinnerwares: The Homer Laughlin China Collectors Association Guide

Collector’s Encyclopedia of Fiesta : Plus Harlequin, Riviera, and Kitchen Kraft (Collector’s Encyclopedia of Fiesta)

Thirstystone Ceramic Square Coaster Set, Non-Slip Cork Backing, Drink Absorbent & Protects Table, Home Accessories, Multicolor (Set of 4)

Homer Laughlin Epicure

Epicure is a dinner line from the 1950s by the Homer Laughlin China Company. It came in four colors: dawn pink, charcoal gray, turquoise blue and snow white. Homer Laughlin Epicure is pretty hard to find and I only have a few pieces, but it is one of my favorite Homer Laughlin shapes. My collection consists of two covered vegetable casseroles, a creamer, sugar bowl and salt and pepper shakers. I love the pastel colors of the 50s.

Also checkout my Homer Laughlin Fiesta bowls.

Fiesta, Harlequin, & Kitchen Kraft Dinnerwares: The Homer Laughlin China Collectors Association Guide

Collector’s Encyclopedia of Fiesta : Plus Harlequin, Riviera, and Kitchen Kraft (Collector’s Encyclopedia of Fiesta)

Thirstystone Ceramic Square Coaster Set, Non-Slip Cork Backing, Drink Absorbent & Protects Table, Home Accessories, Multicolor (Set of 4)

Homer Laughlin Riviera

This is some of my Homer Laughlin Riviera collection, a red sugar and creamer, a green sugar and creamer, a mauve creamer (I’m still looking for that mauve sugar bowl) and yellow and green salt and pepper shakers. Riviera was introduced in 1938 by the Homer Laughlin China Company. It is lighter than Fiesta, but has some of the same bright colors. It is getting harder to find perfect pieces.

Also check out my Homer Laughlin Riviera casseroles.

Fiesta, Harlequin, & Kitchen Kraft Dinnerwares: The Homer Laughlin China Collectors Association Guide

Collector’s Encyclopedia of Fiesta : Plus Harlequin, Riviera, and Kitchen Kraft (Collector’s Encyclopedia of Fiesta)

Thirstystone Ceramic Square Coaster Set, Non-Slip Cork Backing, Drink Absorbent & Protects Table, Home Accessories, Multicolor (Set of 4)

About My Dish Collection

My love affair with dishes began when I was 6 years old and my Mommy gave me a little porcelain tea set for Christmas. I played with that little tea set until it disintegrated. Growing up we ate off of Fiesta dishes and I loved the bright colors and how beautiful our dinner table looked. I always asked to eat off of the “orange” plate.

I began collecting Fiesta and other Homer Laughlin China Company (HLC) china in the late 80s. I never met a dish I didn’t like. I have Fiesta, Riviera, Harlequin, Rhythm and many other HLC items. I belong to the Homer Laughlin China Collectors Association (HLCCA) and help proofread their quarterly publication for members, The Dish. I also collect many of the HLCAA exclusive juice pitchers.

Most of my finds have come from antique stores, eBay, family and friends. I love the thrill of the hunt and I love a good bargain. I am a “plate flipper” which means if you eat out with me or invite me to your home for dinner, I will flip my plate over to see who the maker is. My husband has gotten used to this practice. I am also obsessed with mixing bowls and have quite a few. I need to stop buying because I am running out of room, but I can’t seem to stop myself. My husband suggested that I take pictures of my collection and write about it on our blog so My Dish Collection was born.

Fiesta, Harlequin, & Kitchen Kraft Dinnerwares: The Homer Laughlin China Collectors Association Guide

Collector’s Encyclopedia of Fiesta : Plus Harlequin, Riviera, and Kitchen Kraft (Collector’s Encyclopedia of Fiesta)

Thirstystone Ceramic Square Coaster Set, Non-Slip Cork Backing, Drink Absorbent & Protects Table, Home Accessories, Multicolor (Set of 4)