Celery seed comes from the same plant as celery. Stems and leaves of celery are also edible and used as a vegetable. The tiny celery seeds are tan brown in color and have a strong flavor. A common ingredient in pickling, celery seed accents a wide variety of foods. Celery seeds can be used for making Pastry, savory biscuits and breads. Celery Seed is useful for adding a celery flavor to foods when the "crunch" of celery is not desired. The essential oil of celery seed are used as a flavoring or fragrance in perfumes, and cosmetics, such as soaps, creams, and lotions.