Dave Sacerdote wrote: > Here's that quote: > "Cilantro is difficult to grow, because it goes to seed very quickly. Then > after it's picked, it wilts really fast and has a very unpleasant taste and > soapy texture," says Schultz. Cilantro will only hold for three or four days > wrapped in a damp towel. The refrigerator is too dry for the plant; and if it > is soaked in water, slime forms on the leaves. To keep cilantro fresh: pour water in a small jar or drinking glass 'till it's about 1/2 full, cut about 1/2 inch off the stem end of the bunch, immerse the end of the stems in the water as if it were a bunch of flowers in a vase, put it back in the 'frigerator...works for me. -- Rich McCormack (Poway, CA) macknet@cts.com Who is Rich McCormack? Find out at... http://members.cts.com/crash/m/macknet/