James Silverton wrote:
> Jean wrote on Sat, 21 Feb 2009 17:56:46 -0500:
>
>> Bobo Bonobo® wrote:
>>> I prefer no cilantro, but can still enjoy a salsa if it isn't
>>> too heavy on the stuff. One thing I find is that the leaves are
>>> milder and not bad tasting, but the stems are never a
>>> good thing. Try just using the leaves, and throw out the
>>> stems.
>> .
>
>> I can eat the stems--and I'd love to be able to get roots,
>> since Thai cooking requires them. I need to grow my own
>> again.
>
> Yes, the roots are useful but I don't know an ethnic grocery that can be
> guaranteed to have them :-(
>
I used to be able to find them at ethnic stores, but now they are
chopped off there too.

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Jean B.