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As @suzilightning says - just run your finger down a stem or two when you want to use. Bashing or de-stemming and putting in jar will release oils - those lovely ones you want to save for time of use. If dry - pastic bag works. How I store my bulk Mexican oregano.
Oh on the fig jam - have not experimented but I hear that bay leaves compliment. "Food for thought" 
As @suzilightning says - just run your finger down a stem or two when you want to use. Bashing or de-stemming and putting in jar will release oils - those lovely ones you want to save for time of use. If dry - pastic bag works. How I store my bulk Mexican oregano.
