Boron Elgar wrote:

> On Sat, 25 Jan 2020 11:18:40 -0700, graham > wrote:
>
> > On 2020-01-25 9:04 a.m., Boron Elgar wrote:
> >> On Sat, 25 Jan 2020 10:08:55 -0500, Gary > wrote:
> >>
> >>> 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.
>
> I just got back from the market where they were charging $3.99/lb for
> it, and none too fresh, either.

It runs about the same here except can get it seasonally at American
Asian Market and the International Market on Newtown rd for 3.25/lb.

One of the few I've not bothered to try out yet. I'm not a big fan of
celery.