I remember that kind of thing from long ago. My basic rule at that age was “if they put it on my plate, they must expect me to eat it”. That worked fine for years until the first time I encountered the plastic version that places started using.
WAY too strong a flavour for anything other than the most sparing use (and not one I like anyway). Plus I’ve never been a fan of decorating food with things that aren’t going to be eaten – it’s almost like you don’t trust the food to speak for itself.
I’ll make an exception for centrepieces such as cakes.
OMG! You guys must be used to totally tasteless food. Parsley is just a great herb, and gives a wonderful flavour. Potato-salad with loads of parsley and garlic. MMMMmmmmmm…..
My mother in law worked at a very fancy restaurant in St. Louis ages ago. She said the staff would reuse the garnish from plate to plate. Mind you this was in the ’70’s but it was a very high end restaurant. Double yuck.
When my son was about 3 ( he is now 40) we went to a family friendly restaurant that was a step up from fast food. It was a Sunday, lots of people and noise. When his hot dog came, there was parsley on his plate. He picked it up and yelled, “Look Mom, weeds!” Everyone near looked and laughed. Great memory!
Those little sprigs of parsley were valuable to me as a kid….. I tried them when I had them on my plate…. and over time grew to really ENJOY their flavor and texture. So much so that one of my favorite dishes now has parsley as The MAJOR ingredient. Tabouli, a Mediterranean salad, is MOSTLY a big dish of chopped parsley with some cracked wheat and a lemony/spicy dressing. It is truly delicious and when I am fortunate enough to be able to visit a Mediterranean style restaurant, it is automatically an item I order.
As Jimmy stated, this strip is more about presentation than parsley. Presentation to me is a matter of “form over function”. Do it if you have to, but don’t dare raise the price because of it.
My grandmother grew parsley in her side yard. I found it tasted better picked right off the plant and in the newer growth. Older and darker was a much stronger bitter flavor! I really liked it!
KenTheCoffinDweller almost 6 years ago
I remember that kind of thing from long ago. My basic rule at that age was “if they put it on my plate, they must expect me to eat it”. That worked fine for years until the first time I encountered the plastic version that places started using.
Lucy Rudy almost 6 years ago
Haven’t seen it in ages. It was supposed to help with digestion. One of my kids actually ate it. yuck.
ShadeBlackfox almost 6 years ago
These days they would probably charge extra for the parsley.
mywifeslover almost 6 years ago
The parsley served as a form of breath freshener.
Nachikethass almost 6 years ago
Exploding food!
fredd13 almost 6 years ago
WAY too strong a flavour for anything other than the most sparing use (and not one I like anyway). Plus I’ve never been a fan of decorating food with things that aren’t going to be eaten – it’s almost like you don’t trust the food to speak for itself.
I’ll make an exception for centrepieces such as cakes.
gammaguy almost 6 years ago
“Bigly, that sprig of parsley made an odd impression on me.”
Sisterdame almost 6 years ago
OMG! You guys must be used to totally tasteless food. Parsley is just a great herb, and gives a wonderful flavour. Potato-salad with loads of parsley and garlic. MMMMmmmmmm…..
Shirl Summ Premium Member almost 6 years ago
My mother in law worked at a very fancy restaurant in St. Louis ages ago. She said the staff would reuse the garnish from plate to plate. Mind you this was in the ’70’s but it was a very high end restaurant. Double yuck.
nosirrom almost 6 years ago
He serves his chili with great aplomb. But Janis thinks it may be a bomb.
well-i-never almost 6 years ago
Well, there’s presentation, and then there’s just showin’ off.
jonesbeltone almost 6 years ago
Love Ludwig’s response…under the table. Smart cat.
Jeffin Premium Member almost 6 years ago
Garnish garnish garnish.
DDrazen almost 6 years ago
“Presentation” is not the same thing as “a show.”
snootbag almost 6 years ago
Yeshiva! What did ya make there Arlo!?! That last panel….what ever you concocted in that bowl looks awful!! No amount of garnishing can help that!
jlsnell327 almost 6 years ago
When my son was about 3 ( he is now 40) we went to a family friendly restaurant that was a step up from fast food. It was a Sunday, lots of people and noise. When his hot dog came, there was parsley on his plate. He picked it up and yelled, “Look Mom, weeds!” Everyone near looked and laughed. Great memory!
Ermine Notyours almost 6 years ago
That chili has an explosion before you eat it, in addition to the one you get after.
Tyge almost 6 years ago
PRE – ZEN – TAYSHON! The last step you do before you yell “Order Up!”
ScullyUFO almost 6 years ago
Whenever I prepare sea food, I use parsley. For example, steaming crab legs? Put some FRESH parsley in the water. You will be amazed.
rdv63 almost 6 years ago
I like mine mixed with a little sage, a little rosemary, and some thyme thrown in.
Hydrohead almost 6 years ago
Guess what?
Cat but ;)
kunddog almost 6 years ago
reminds of the the joke from the 70’s whats the difference between parsley and p***y, nonbodys eats parlsey
Pipe Tobacco Premium Member almost 6 years ago
Those little sprigs of parsley were valuable to me as a kid….. I tried them when I had them on my plate…. and over time grew to really ENJOY their flavor and texture. So much so that one of my favorite dishes now has parsley as The MAJOR ingredient. Tabouli, a Mediterranean salad, is MOSTLY a big dish of chopped parsley with some cracked wheat and a lemony/spicy dressing. It is truly delicious and when I am fortunate enough to be able to visit a Mediterranean style restaurant, it is automatically an item I order.
HappyDog/ᵀʳʸ ᴮᵒᶻᵒ ⁴ ᵗʰᵉ ᶠᵘⁿ ᵒᶠ ᶦᵗ Premium Member almost 6 years ago
As Jimmy stated, this strip is more about presentation than parsley. Presentation to me is a matter of “form over function”. Do it if you have to, but don’t dare raise the price because of it.
jbarnes almost 6 years ago
What do people think about the little swirls and dots of sauce they put on plates to make them look fancy?
Night-Gaunt49[Bozo is Boffo] almost 6 years ago
You can eat it. Has a spicy flavor.
3cranes Premium Member almost 6 years ago
My grandmother grew parsley in her side yard. I found it tasted better picked right off the plant and in the newer growth. Older and darker was a much stronger bitter flavor! I really liked it!
oakie817 almost 6 years ago
I eat parsley salad all the time … tabbouleh