cshenk wrote:

> I make a vegetable broth roughly every 2 weeks. Nothing astounding. I
> like to have it handy all the time and it comes from my desire to
> reduce the food wastage in my home that so many North Americans are
> known for.
>
> Today's blend was exceptional.
>
> *Nothing* used in this is actually gone 'bad'. It's just roots or
> peels of things and that which has gone a bit wrinkly or rubbery.
>
> Normally a lot of cabbage ends and such, this time it was turnip ends
> and peels, onion ends and peels, carrot ends and peels, some corn that
> got a bit too dry, and of all things, a fair amount of asparagus ends!
> Oh and a fair amount of Broccoli where Don was trying to find room and
> tucked in the freezer (unaware it has to be blanched first).
>
> I add a little salt and nothing else but the veggies and water. The
> Asparagus and Broccoli mix was exceptional. Those who eat just the
> flower parts and toss the stems, may want to save them up and try
> making a broth with them. If you get fresh asparagus often and chop
> the ends off that may be woody, save those.
>
> This time I had so many veggies in there, I got only about 2 quarts
> after straining out all the veggies, but it's one of the better mixes.



"garbage ingredients" = "garbage broth"

Sounds like some shit a cartoon 1930's hobo would make in a tin can over an open fire...

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Best
Greg