Where even the writing is fresh

I enjoyed Amy Scattergood’s article “Oh, Get Past the Garnish” [May 10]. A very enjoyable read, it was fresh in subject matter and writing.

I will never think about mint jelly again without imagining its “wobbly sweetness,” and I’ll remember “a garnish is what the IRS can do to your wages” next time I see a lonely sprig of parsley sitting on my dinner plate.

SUSAN BECKMAN

Venice

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I really enjoyed reading the last few articles by Amy Scattergood and last week’s piece regarding parsley, cilantro, et al. Scattergood has a very engaging writing style that is atypical of most of the food writers I am familiar with.

I almost canceled my subscription after Jim Murray passed, but now I have a new favorite writer to look for.

MRS. NORMAN APPLEBAUM

West Los Angeles