Like carrots, celery and parsley, parsnips are a member of the Umbelliferae family. The parsnip originated from the Mediterrananian area. In the Middle Ages, they were revered because of their sweet flavor and high fiber content. Parsnips were very popular in Europe until it got upstaged by the potato. However, the colonials paired it with salted fish to feed many starving Pilgrims. They also used parsnips in pancake batter and puddings. Health Benefits...............
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Friday, July 31, 2009
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