Parsley Bits

Parsley is a member of the carrot, parsnip and celery family. It is often used fresh as a garnish because it looks great, and doesn't really compete with the taste of anything.  That’s probably why it’s usually left on the side of the plate. For as long as I can remember, I have always taken a bite of parsley on the plate before anything else.  I love LOVE LOVE parsley!
 
Some people think it tastes “grassy” but then I don’t eat fresh cut grass so I don’t really know. 

Now I live in Southern CA so I can have parsley year round. If you can’t grow it outside, this is an herb that is fairly easy to keep alive indoors.  You may want to have it not only as a garnish but as the main ingredient to a quick white sauce that kids love!(CLICK HERE FOR PARSLEY SAUCE RECIPE)
 
Three other ways to always have parsley on hand are:

1.  Buy it dried in a jar.
2. Freeze it for winter use. It’s easy. Check out my video here!
3. Herbs in tubes! (I think that just sounds silly and is fun to say, but you can buy them and they taste pretty good!)

---

My parsley sauce is perfect for everything from pasta, to chicken. Check out this recipe (and more) over at my Recipe for Fun Page!