If the incision has a lot of tension (is very tight), some surgeons will leave the sutures in longer. However, 12 days for suture removal may be a little long and runs the risk of leaving suture marks or railroad track scars. You should call your surgeon's office to have your concerns addressed.
Parsley is popular in Italian seasonings. Chicken cacciatore is flavored with oregano, garlic, and basil. Along with tomatoes and mozzarella, freshly picked basil is used to make insalata caprese. Oregano is a common Italian seasoning.
Risotto al nero di seppia: A specialty of the Veneto region, made with cuttlefish cooked with their ink-sacs intact leaving the risotto black: Risi e bisi: A Veneto spring dish that is correctly served with a spoon, not a fork; it is a soup so thick it looks like a risotto.