In southern Israel, Kibbutz Dorot farms 3,500 acres flourishing with herbs and garlic. The crops — basil, cilantro, parsley, dill, ginger, and garlic — are harvested at peak freshness, immediately chopped or crushed and flash frozen in 20-cube trays. The quick process maintains freshness and flavor. Each Dorot cube equals a teaspoon of herbs or a clove of garlic and is convenient to have on hand when you need a small amount (about $2.99 each package). Preservative-free, they can keep in the freezer up to two years. Pop out a cube or two when you’re seasoning a sauce, soup, or stew, or really any dish, and avoid rinsing and chopping and herbs wilting in the fridge. Available at most supermarket chains, including Trader Joe’s and Whole Foods Markets.

ANN TRIEGER KURLAND