Thelma Lubkin wrote:
>
> Nancree > wrote:
> : Right! And sometimes I get annoyed because the thick stems on the "crowns
> : broccoli" are just as long and thick as they are on the "bunch broccoli"--
> : at the higher price! And that's not fair on the part of the store.If you're
> : paying a higher price for the crowns (and you are!) you should have the
> : advantage of having the long thick stems cut off. I've been known to break
> : part of the stems off of the crowns, if the store pushes me too far. Fair is
> : fair!
>
> Too bad we can't buy our broccoli jointly. We much prefer the
> stem and would gladly let you have the crown.


I use them both. When making stir-fry, I cut off the florets, then peel
and slice the stems. For soups, the peeled and diced stems go in early
with the carrots or other tougher vegetables. Sometimes with the stem is
very tender, I just eat it for a snack.




Brian