On Sat, 25 Jan 2020 15:01:41 -0800, Daniel > wrote:

>On 1/25/20 10:34 AM, Boron Elgar wrote:
>> On Sat, 25 Jan 2020 11:18:40 -0700, graham > wrote:
>>
>>> On 2020-01-25 9:04 a.m., Boron Elgar wrote:
>>>> On Sat, 25 Jan 2020 10:08:55 -0500, Gary > wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> Boron Elgar wrote:
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Daniel wrote:
>>>>>>> Has anyone tried to experiment with celery root?
>>>>>>
>>>>>> I use it in soups.
>>>>>
>>>>> I've never used celery root. Only celery stalks and leaves.
>>>>> How does the root differ? Just curious. I might just like it.
>>>>
>>>> I adds some depth of flavor. If I cannot get celery root, I use
>>>> parsnip in soup. It is not too dissimilar to that, though, it is not
>>>> as sweet as parsnip. Some do find it to have a celery-like hint,
>>>> obviously.
>>>>
>>> All part of the Umbellifera, a very important food and flavouring family.
>>
>> I just got back from the market where they were charging $3.99/lb for
>> it, and none too fresh, either.
>>
>I found that celery root never looks fresh. I've had mine for over two
>weeks and it's fine. They seem to keep a long enough time.

These were wrinkly and soft. One also had mold at the stem part. I
thought I'd pass.

When fresh, yes, they seem to keep a good long time, as do most root
veggies.