A Parley on Parsley: Probably the Most Underrated Herb

🎙️ EP123 – 🍽️ Eric and Phil take on parsley—the most unsexy, overlooked, yet somehow everywhere herb. Is it a true kitchen workhorse or just a sad, obligatory garnish? 🤔🌿 They dig into its history, the curly parsley conspiracy, and why fishmongers in Spain hand it out for free. From deep green parsley oil to unexpected desserts 🍨🌱, they explore how chefs actually use it—and whether it deserves more respect in the kitchen. 🔪🔥

🎧 Topics Covered in This Episode:

🌿 Parsley: The Herb That’s Everywhere – Why it’s underrated despite being in every kitchen.

🛠️ The Perfect Parsley Oil – A chef’s technique for making vibrant green parsley oil.

🍄 Summer Truffles – Why you should never shave summer truffles and the right way to use them.

🍨 Parsley in Dessert?! – How parsley oil can create an intense, herbaceous parfait.

💰 The Truffle Experience: Don’t Be Cheap – Why one microgram of truffle isn’t enough—commit or go home.

🍽️ Chef Generosity Matters – Lessons from Thomas Keller on why the best meals should feel abundant.

🕵️‍♂️ The Curly Parsley Conspiracy – Where did the classic garnish come from? Aesthetic choice or something deeper?

🌆 Truffle Tales From Dubai – Throwing truffle shavings like dollar bills in the club

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