Giusi wrote on Fri, 14 Nov 2008 10:37:45 +0100:

> "blake murphy"
> -0500, kilikini wrote:
>>> I'm with you, Pennyaline. I never could stand the flavor of
>>> raw broccoli, but I love it steamed, in stir-fry, as a soup or baked
>>> au gratin style.
>>>
>>> kili
>>
>> i probably eat mine mostly stir-fried, but only briefly and
>> until the broccoli turns bright green. it's not *bad* cooked
>> further than that, but not as good. boiling i wouldn't **** with.
>> but raw is o.k with some nice dip.
>>
>> your pal,
>> blake

>Trust me, blanched broccoli is much nicer than raw.

Many vegetables are good both raw and cooked but some just have to be
cooked or blanched. IMHO, asparagus, artichokes and beets are certainly
among them. Some things, raw or cooked like the subject title, I will
not mention! I'd say potatoes have to be cooked tho' my sister used to
like small pieces raw.

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