Cilantro. The most offensive food known to man.*
Bright, green and stupid
Cilantro: the herb I'd like
to punch in the face
Do you hate cilantro? You're not alone! While I may not join the rank of haters, I'll agree that cilantro is an inferior herb that is too often overused. Like nutmeg, a little cilantro goes a long way. I guess I'm a cilantro-moderate.
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*The title statement reflects the opinion of those intolerant folks at ihatecilantro.com, not the views of the Blue Artichoke staff or its affiliates.
Comments
Hehehe... I don't hate cilantro enough to have searched for the site, but I am NO FAN of that stuff. I'm happy with nutmeg, but cilantro, get outta my house!
I view it as a food fad. Much like merlot, a wine fad. Merlot has come down off the top of the "most faddish wine" list, but it's still overdone.
Are there other food fads? Anyone?
Posted by: Red Momo | November 14, 2006 09:42 PM
I hope anise is a food fad. It ruins food like no other ingredient can. Bleeccch.
Posted by: blue artichoke | November 14, 2006 10:11 PM
I must beg to differ on this one. Mexican food wouldn't be Mexican food without the fresh, bright flavor of cilantro. I'll take what you don't want, and save it from being punched in the face. I'll trade you hot peppers in any form. You can save them from me.
Posted by: Purple Fried Okra | November 15, 2006 08:28 AM
I'm with Purple Fried Okra. Just because a bunch of fast-casual chains overuse cilantro doesn't mean it's bad. Blame the purveyors, not the herb.
Posted by: Green Mango Custard | November 15, 2006 09:11 AM
Yes, over used at times - I cannot tell you how much of that stuff I had to chop up when I worked at Panear for the salads! Oy VAY!
Posted by: Red Roasted Roma Tomato | November 15, 2006 11:14 AM
The purveyors of cilantro could CUT BACK and not use so much of this vile substance. And I'm with you, BA, on anise! Just terrible!
Posted by: Red Momo | November 15, 2006 11:39 AM
Cilantro does not offend me... but I agree that nutmeg is a bitch.
Posted by: Blue Grilled Cheese | November 15, 2006 09:39 PM
Anise could be punched in the face and I wouldn't mind at all.
Posted by: Purple Fried Okra | November 16, 2006 07:40 AM