Much Ado About Parsley

I have a very disappointing message for you.

This blog actually isn't about parsley. (Gasp!)

It is not about tabbouleh, or techniques for creatively garnishing salads and main dishes. It is also not about how good parsley is for you. It is not even about Ogden Nash, who once wrote a poem named 'Further Reflections on Parsley', and is kind of a badass (though I'm sure his unique wisdom shall be featured in this blog from time to time).

So what is it about?

The most honest answer I could give you is that I'm not 100% sure yet, but I have a little bit of an idea. To get a solid starting point, I'll list a few things that will almost certainly be featured at some point.

1. Vegan recipes. I am a vegan, and I cook. A lot. My super epic recipe-making process is as follows: I am craving something yummy. I look at pictures and recipes on the internet for a while, find a recipe that sounds like it is exactly what I want to eat and end up changing it almost beyond recognition. I encourage you to similarly "own" the recipes you find by modifying them as much, or as little, as you see fit.

2. Arguments for social activism, general kindness, optimization of life and harmony with the world and whatnot. Possible topics include feminism, animal rights, LGBT issues, easy ways to help one's environment, healthiness, happiness, anti-consumerism, and why I don't shave or wear makeup.

3. References to literature and art. I am an undergraduate student pursuing a BA in English Literature. I read a lot, and I tend to use what I read to evaluate the world around me. I am very, very likely to share these reflections on this blog and garnish my posts with recommended reading or illustrative examples (as opposed to garnishing them with parsley, which I hear is big these days). Film, music, etc. are not off limits either.

4. I may also occasionally reference my life or talk about personal situations but it is my intention to keep this a very small portion of this blog. I am a young married woman and my husband (we shall call him Mr. Parsley) will almost certainly feature from time to time in this blog.

5. Alright, alright, I'll talk about parsley from time to time! Yeesh.

TTFN!