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On 2020-01-25 9:04 a.m., Boron Elgar wrote:
> On Sat, 25 Jan 2020 10:08:55 -0500, Gary > wrote:
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>> Boron Elgar wrote:
>>>
>>> Daniel wrote:
>>>> Has anyone tried to experiment with celery root?
>>>
>>> I use it in soups.

>>
>> I've never used celery root. Only celery stalks and leaves.
>> How does the root differ? Just curious. I might just like it.

>
> I adds some depth of flavor. If I cannot get celery root, I use
> parsnip in soup. It is not too dissimilar to that, though, it is not
> as sweet as parsnip. Some do find it to have a celery-like hint,
> obviously.
>

All part of the Umbellifera, a very important food and flavouring family.