On Tue, 23 Sep 2008 13:45:29 -0700, Lin >
wrote:

>> I don't have a special cooking method, but the FIRST THING you do is
>> put it in a sink or big pan of cold water, so the worms can float to
>> the top. There are nearly always worms, especially if you get it at a
>> farmers' market, and they are the same color as the broccoli.
>
>I always wash my broccoli -- even if I buy the bagged pre-washed and cut
>stuff.

And don't forget to put a couple of tablespoons of SALT in the water.
That really flushes out the bugs. Farmer Market broccoli SHOULD
have worns in it. That way you know it is fresh!! No
worms....been sitting around for a while.