Tag Archives: Parsnip

Anyone for Parsnips?

 Just a small selection of parsnips harvested the other day from the allotment. What they lack in quantity they make up for in size. One on its own weighed in at just over 1 kg! And for those of you … Continue reading

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Parsnip radicle update

I just thought that I would give you a quick update on how the parsnip seeds are doing after I set them up to germinate.  I have had great success with the Gladiator and Tender and True varieties but the White … Continue reading

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Spot light on……Parsnips

Parsnips are a member of the cow parsley family that include carrots, dill, parsley and fennel and they are one of my favourite root vegetables of all.  They come a very close second, in my opinion to carrots.  Roasted parsnips with a … Continue reading

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Parsnip and nut cake

I came across this recipe and although I haven’t tried this yet I presume it would be very similar to the carrot cake I’ve already posted about. It’s amazing how root vegetables can transform a basic cake into something moist … Continue reading

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