The years I worked for the Paffenroths, they had limited success growing chervil, and year after year the chefs and customers requested it. The past few years, Farmer Alex has figured this finicky green out, and they have generous, sprightly bunches of chervil for only $1. Cooking it will destroy its delicate aroma, so chop the lacy, pinky-nail sized leaves and add at the last minute to fish dishes; sprinkle some over your buttered carrots or omelette; its anise-y flavor lends itself well to Asian foods too, as it did in my green salad with radishes and soy ginger garlic dressing. And if you've got lots leftover after you're done cooking (which wouldn't be a surprise considering the fistful you get for a dollar), you have a sophisticated, pretty garnish for EVERYTHING.
Paffenroth Gardens
Union Square Greenmarket
North Side of Union Square on Wednesdays, in front of Barnes & Noble
West Side of Union Square on Saturdays, in front of Union Square Cafe
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