Gets rid of that smell of Garlic (Parsley)

Member Name: welshwolf

Product:	Parsley
Date:	13/03/01 (1583 review reads)
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I don’t know why I did not do my first opinion on Parsley as its probably one of the best known of all herbs, probably one of the oldest and longest used herbs known to man. I believe it originally came from the Mediterranean area but does not get seen wild much more.

Parsley is very hardy and is normally sown outside around this time of the year i.e. March. If sown later in the year when the grown is more dry it will germinate a lot faster although my Great Grandmother when sowing this time of year used to put hot water down the seed hole which I guess says it all.

The earth that it is sown into needs to be moist and fertile with access to the sun as it does not thrive in shelter. The plant will grow to about 40 cm in height and can spread quite a lot. The flowers grow around August time and are yellow, quite colourful.

Parsley is used mainly for garnish on salads, potatoes and soups but also is said to be very rich in Vitamin C. I’m also told that its very good for the kidneys and takes away the taste of garlic on your breath.

In olden days it was used as a dye and is very aromatic when freshly cut. Its said to also get rid of freckles but I find that one difficult to believe.

A typical Bouquet Garni is as below: -

Two pieces of parsley,
Two pieces of Thyme,
1 bay leaf,

Tie these together and use them in casseroles and stews

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