Parsnips

**Durgan** · 09-30-2008, 07:40 PM

Parsnips
http://www.durgan.org/ShortURL/?JYRRP 30 September 2008 Parsnips

One parsnip root was pulled today, cooked and tasted. The root has the flavour and texture of a sweet potato, and very pleasant to ingest. There was no evidence of a woody center, and the root could be described as perfect. This vegetable is not often served, considering once it was a main crop substituting for the potato. It stores well, by placing in dry sand or peat moss, similar to storing carrots.

**Ceashels** · 09-30-2008, 10:02 PM

I planted parsnips 3 yrs ago and loved them. They never got very big but were nice and sweet. Too bad I'm the only one that ate them, well, actually, I should be quite happy about that.

**StaceyS** · 09-30-2008, 11:01 PM

Oh! I haven't had parsnips in so long! My favorite way to cook themis roasting in the oven with other root veges, onions, garlic and a little olive oil. Yumm!

**monkeywrangler71** · 09-30-2008, 11:04 PM

I love parsnips, but I can't seem to get any root vegetables to grow. Actually, who am I kidding, I can't get anything to grow.

Durgan, I may have to kidnap you to do my gardening next year.

**forHISglory** · 09-30-2008, 11:43 PM

I LOVE parsnips! Reminds me of a white carrot......

Mother in law taught me to cook them in a special way. She cut them into chunks and boiled them in sugar water, a simple syrup solution. When tender, she took them out and put a little butter on them. Talk about melt in your mouth! Ummmm..... I wish she were still alive......

**Darlene** · 10-01-2008, 10:49 AM

You grow everything Durgan! Parsnip fan here too.

**daisymay1960** · 10-01-2008, 06:34 PM

peel and quarter lengthways , parboil , drain , place in roasting tray , drizzle with a little oil and a bit more maple syrup ( or honey ) roast in a hot oven til done ( dont do measurements lol )

**Durgan** · 10-01-2008, 09:06 PM

Originally Posted by daisymay1960

peel and quarter lengthways , parboil , drain , place in roasting tray , drizzle with a little oil and a bit more maple syrup ( or honey ) roast in a hot oven til done ( dont do measurements lol )

Actually that is the method used, that convinced me that parsnips were a fine food.
Now I eat them cooked by any method.