Celery
In Season
is generally available year-round.
Preparation Tips
Don't throw away celery that has been in your refrigerator a little too long and gone limp. Revive the stalks (or extend the shelf-life of fresh celery) by shaving a small amount off from the butt-end, soaking in luke-warm water (1/2 hr. or more), and refrigerating.
Trivia
Originally a bitter, wild marsh plant ranging from Sweden south throughout Europe, celery was used over centuries for medicinal purposes "to purify the blood." The winner of an athletic event in ancient Greece was given a bunch of celery, much like flowers are given today.
