C is for Cilantro:
Comes from the same plant as coriander. Coriander is the plants seed and cilantro its leaves.
Matches well with: mayonnaise, avocado, salad, ice cream, yogurt, enhances flavors of meat dishes
Healing Properties: antiseptic, antispasmodic, can also be used as a deodorant. Found in many traditional medicines including weight-loss medication
Magical Uses: protection, especially gardeners, peace bringing plant, for attunement
Want to know how to plant your own cilantro? Watch the following video I found, for a simple demonstration:
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I like cilantro but I really do love coriander. It has such a pleasing smell to it, mildly spicy and a little sweet. 😀
glad you brought up the scent, I love that about the plant as well, thanks for stopping by!
Mmm, I love cilantro. And your theme for the challenge is delicious! Good luck with the rest of it!
Daryl (Something Out of Nothing #1164)
thank you, Daryl, glad you like the theme, blessings!
I never knew Coriander was the same plant as Cilantro! I’m a big Cilantro fan 🙂
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ClarabelleRant
me too, now that I am used to it, my husband loves it too – hugs and blessings!
In Sweden, cilantro and coriander are the same thing (spelled Koriander–fun fact for the day!). Took me years before I grew to like this herb, but now I love it. 🙂
it is an aquired taste, that is for sure, thanks Sara, I love that little fact – cool!