Are you supposed to eat rosemary stems?
                                
                                
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                                While the aromatic leaves of the rosemary plant are a beloved culinary ingredient, the woody stems are not typically eaten. Their tough, fibrous texture and bitter flavor make them unpalatable, but this doesn't mean they should be discarded.