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Chervil

Description:
Chervil is a light green, lacey, fernlike leaf of Annthriscus cerefolium, a lowgrowing member of the parsley family.

Geographic Source:
Chervil is grown in California and New Mexico.

Ethnic Uses:
Chervil is one of the classic components of the popular French herb blend, fines herbes.

Taste and Aroma:
The leaves of this aromatic and sweet herb bear a slight resemblance to parsley; however, the flavor is more distinctive with a trace of anise.

History:
Chervil is native to southern Russia. Pliney, in the first century, used Chervil as a seasoning. The Romans took it to France where it has been important for centuries. Only recently has it been cultivated and used in the United States.

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