Hi Dave,
I know this is a very old post, but would like to contribute, since this site had been such a great place for me to learn about using my new MES 40.
Dave, I freeze my rosemary and thyme. I use to dry it but after a friend told me about freezing it, and trying it, I prefer the frozen to dry.
I cut 4" to 6" stems, wash them in cool water, and pat dry with paper towels or you can use a salad spinner if you are doing a lot.
After everything is dry, place the herb stems in freezer bags removing as much air as possible, and toss in the freezer. Let them be for several weeks.
After a month or so, you can remove the herbs from the freezer and place on counter or cutting board. Using a rolling pin, roll over the unopened bags. The leaves will release from the stems...at least most of them will. You can pick the remaining leaves off by hand or return to the freezer and repeat this process in a few weeks. I usually just hand pick those few leaves that are still attached to the stem.
After you get all of your leave off the stems, place the leaves in small labeled mason jars with tight fitting lids. Store the jars in freezer.
I do this a couple times a year. I date my jars so that I know which is the oldest. I have used herbs that had been in the freezer for a year, and they were almost as good as fresh picked. I have a huge rosemary plant. I give it a hair cut a couple times a year so I always have plenty to share with neighbors and leftovers for the freezer.
Hope you find this useful.
Corndog