If you have a lot of herbs to dry and want to quickly dry them without using your oven or a dehydrator, use your car instead! Lay a sheet of newsprint or newspaper on the seat of your car and place the herbs on top in a single layer. Roll up the windows and close the door.

For herbs with a higher moisture content like basil and chives, you can use a small portable fan to improve airflow. Alternatively, you may need to open the doors/windows after a few hours to remove the humidity from inside the car. Repeat until the herbs are dried.

You’ll be in for a treat next time you go for a drive in your car!

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