Parsley is not just a garnish to food. It has been consumed both medicinally and used in cuisine around the world. Parsley is very nutritious and has many health benefits. Parsley is an excellent source of vitamin K and Vitamin C as well as a good source of vitamin A, folate and iron. Parsley’s volatile oil components include myristicin, limonene, eugenol and alpha-thujene. Its flavonoids … Continue reading Parsley Salad
Today we begin a new series on growing herbs. We begin with parsley, the most popular culinary herb, used around the world in so many dishes. It should be part of every kitchen garden. Growth habits and planting needs Parsley is a biennial herb and will produce flowers and seeds in the second year. Sowing after the first year will ensure a continuous crop of … Continue reading Growing Parsley
February in Sydney is still hot and humid. This quick and easy omelette and a green garden salad is the perfect lunch. It can also be served with some Turkish bread oiled and covered with salt flakes and nigella seeds (black cumin seeds) and baked for a few minutes till it is crisp and delicious. Potato, Cheese and Parsley Omelette Ingredients 4 organic free range … Continue reading Potato, Cheese and Parsley Omelette
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