Parsley

Parsley is one herb I have found impractical to grow, mostly because I use it faster than it grows. Parsley is the most common fresh herb in Italian cuisine. In Italy there is a saying that if you run into someone all the time they are “like parsley.” The only parsley I use is flat-leaf Italian parsley. Curly parsley is rather harsh and not as fragrant. After rinsing parsley, make sure to pat the leaves dry with paper towels before chopping or it will all clump together. Parsley keeps in the refrigerator for several days, even a week if it is very fresh.