The average U.S. household discards up to $ 2,000 in food each year . There are ways to store food carefully or preserve it to enjoy later . Save it for later : To preserve tender herbs ( dill , cilantro , parsley ) , make a sauce or paste ( think pesto ) with olive or vegetable oil . Comment: Preserve herbs by making a paste or sauce , or dry hardier herbs .
The average U.S. household discards up to $ 2,000 in food each year . There are ways to store food carefully or preserve it to enjoy later . Comment: Preserve herbs by making a paste or sauce , or dry hardier herbs .