Re: [CH] cilantro
Doug Irvine (dirvin@bc.sympatico.ca)
Fri, 20 Nov 1998 19:15:27 -0800
Jonathan T. Smillie wrote:
>
> At 04:36 PM 11/20/98 -0500, Dave Sacerdote wrote:
> >Here's that quote:
> >"... Both Schultz and Thomas recommend buying just as much of the herb as
> chefs think they will use to
> >ensure optimum quality. "
>
> Which still doesn't explain why it's normally sold in bunches that look
> like small trees. I'm not fond of it myself; neither am I radically
> anti-cilantro, but it's one of those herbs it's extremely easy to use too
> much of, and for that reason I tend to leave it out of recipes or provide
> it on the side for those who like it.
>
ACH, AWA WI E! It tastes much better than haggis!(should we REALLY start
that thread again?) Cheers, Doug in BC, & btw, I love cilantro, &
comino...that is what gives Mex its Mexican flavour. sp..Jonathan!