Cutting Parsley from Stems

Parsley, how to easily cut curly parsley from the stems:

First rinse it well and shake off the excess water. Then, using a sharp chef's knife, hold the crown of the sprig against a cutting board at about a 20 deg. up angle. With the tip of the knife, first cut the crown just behind the leafs, leaving the smallest of stems still attached. Follow down the stem cutting the leafy bunches from the stalk.

With proper manipulation, the lower bunches on the stem can be cut in multiples, speeding up the process. When you get familiar with this technique, you'll have it done in no time and be ready to chop the leaves as necessary.

This certainly is not the only method, some just pull off the leaves (bruising them) and of course there are those who use sheers (another tool to wash).