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By Robin EH. Bagley

Parsley, petroselinum crispum or petroselinum sativum, though ubiquitous in today’s kitchens, has an infamous history. Originating in the Mediterranean, it had diverse uses in ancient Greece and Rome. The Greeks revered it, weaving it into crowns for the winners of the Isthmain Games. However, they did not eat parsley as it was dedicated it to Persephone, thus associated with the dead. Romans thought… Continue reading