"Julie Bove" > wrote in message
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> Celery is weird for me. I usually like it but I sometimes get it that is
> horribly bitter. I've noticed that the bitter stuff gives off a scent of
> maple syrup. I had assumed it was some sort of chemical they were
> spraying on it, so I began buying only organic celery, but I still find it
> that way sometimes.

I've always assumed that it was a result of the climate changes while it was
growing that caused the tastes.
Dee Dee