Seeking advice on buying/preparing fresh broccoli
On Sep 23, 6:23*pm, Janet Baraclough >
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> > Nancy2 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.
> > Must admit, I have NEVER seen worms in the broccoli I've gotten -- fresh
> > from the farmer's market or otherwise.
>
> * Me neither. but since Nancy's worms are green they might be caterpillars :-)
>
> * Janet
Nope; broccoli worms (maybe they would turn into moths, but I doubt
it).
N.
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