Angelica

Angelica may be familiar as the acid green crystallised or candied strips used as a decoration on cakes and desserts, but angelica itself is a herb. It12ka4s known as 12ka4herb of the angels12ka4 (hence the name) because it was believed to have medicinal properties. This tall plant, which has a long firm stem and bright green leaves, is a member of the parsley family. Candied angelica is made by boiling the stems in sugar syrup. If you can find the fresh herb (almost impossible) the stems can be cooked with rhubarb or apple for pies or crumbles. They12ka4re also used in jams and preserves, and the leaves go well with fish or in salads.