Which fresh herbs do you use the most?

[SoCalZone10]

That's strange (to me). I never came across anyone who thought coriander leaf/cilantro was bland. It has a zesty citrus smell.

Interesting, I have lots of citrus here, I have over 20 citrus trees, but I don’t recognize that smell, I’ll try again with an open mind.

 

[Morning Glory]

Interesting, I have lots of citrus here, I have over 20 citrus trees, but I don’t recognize that smell, I’ll try again with an open mind.

Are you sure you have cilantro? Silly question maybe, but flat leaved parsley looks very similar.

 

[Morning Glory]

Thyme is still ahead in the poll. Parsley and rosemary are neck and neck close behind. Basil, chives and coriander share third place. Mint and oregano in fourth.

Sage and tarragon are not yet off the starting blocks!

Dill has been mentioned once so is in the race.

 

[SandwichShortOfAPicnic]

It does, doesnt it.
I’ve nearly picked up the wrong thing in the supermarket more than once.

 

[SoCalZone10]

Are you sure you have cilantro? Silly question maybe, but flat leaved parsley looks very similar.

Yes, I bought them from the store. Plus I’m a gardener for over 35 years, so I know a lot of plants, herbs, flowers. Put it another way, I have been perusing seed catalogs for years and they have photos of all things. I can identify most things by just 2 emerging leaves, true leaves though.

 

[Morning Glory]

Yes, I bought them from the store.

Well yes but... I suppose its possible they have been mis-labelled. Unlikely, I know.

 

[SoCalZone10]

Well yes but... I suppose its possible they have been mis-labelled. Unlikely, I know.

Here it is, cilantro, much cheaper here because we’re next to Mexico.

Parsley sometimes is more expensive here.

 

[Barriehie]

That's strange (to me). I never came across anyone who thought coriander leaf/cilantro was bland. It has a zesty citrus smell.

I can't imagine having pork or chicken tacos without it!

 

[Morning Glory]

Flat Parsley Fresh 150g

This is parsley. Its difficult to tell the difference visually.

 

[SandwichShortOfAPicnic]

The herbs that are always unavailable or substituted that get on my pip most are dill and tarragon.
I know I live in a relatively backward place but I would say PLEASE don’t tease me by saying you stock stuff that you don’t!
That’s how I know about the hydroponics kits. Total frustration at non-delivery of essential herbs drove me to try and find a way to get stuff grown.

 

[SoCalZone10]

I can't imagine having pork or chicken tacos without it!

I do because that’s what the restaurants usually serve you, it’s a habit, I figure they have been cooking and eating this stuff long enough.

 

[JAS_OH1]

Well there is the genetic thing: to some it tastes like soap and thats proven to be genetic. It is a powerful taste if used uncooked. Cooked into a curry (or other dish) it mellows out.

I still don't get that one. Both my parents (and all aunts and uncles to my knowledge) and my grandparents liked it, and all my siblings except my oldest brother like it. He is definitely one of us but have no idea why he doesn't like cilantro.

 

[JAS_OH1]

Thyme is still ahead in the poll. Parsley and rosemary are neck and neck close behind. Basil, chives and coriander share third place. Mint and oregano in fourth.

Sage and tarragon are not yet off the starting blocks!

Dill has been mentioned once so is in the race.

I adore tarragon but my husband doesn't, so I don't cook with it as much as I would like.

 

[Morning Glory]

I still don't get that one. Both my parents (and all aunts and uncles to my knowledge) and my grandparents liked it, and all my siblings except my oldest brother like it. He is definitely one of us but have no idea why he doesn't like cilantro.

Same here. My youngest son hates it. All the others love it. Including their parents. Genetics can skip several generations I suppose.

 

[SoCalZone10]

I have a brother who doesn’t like a lot of herbs either, not sure if it’s genetics, but he doesn’t like fish, bean sprouts, very picky eater.