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Looking at Herbs...and Not Having a Clue

kat_0521

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Cavy Slave
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This is probably going to sound dumb...Just recently I'm expanding my GP's diet and their taste buds by introducing them to some of the veggies and herbs listed by everyone.
My main problem is with herbs though. I have some pretty crappy grocery stores in my area who carry things like parsley and cilantro, but they just don't label it. There's no little sign pointing to it saying This Is Parsley. And I usually go shopping early in the day or late at night-so there's no one there knowledgeable to help out.
I'm a junk food junkie and don't keep these things in my fridge - until I came into "slavery" that is. :eek:)
Does someone have a description or a pic that could help me out? Like I said, veggies aren't a problem as they normally come in bags. But herbs are just sitting there bundled-without a sign-and I don't want to get the wrong thing.
Thanks for all your help.
 
I know exactly what you mean. I had to ask the store guy which one was cilantro. It seems to me it looks exactly like parsley. There is no way I could pick it out myself if its not marked. They are identical to me. Sorry I cant help you out.
 
Cilantro has a STRONG odor, whereas Italian Parsley, which looks just the same, has a very light odor.
 
(broken link removed) Cilantro pic
(broken link removed) Italian parsley.
 
dagwellismypigy said:
(broken link removed) Cilantro pic
(broken link removed) Italian parsley.
Thanks so much for the pics! I'm going to print them out and take them with me next time I go to the store. I'm still surprised at the similarities between the two.

And thanks slap_maxwell for letting me know about the diff between smells.
 
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