George wrote:
> jmcquown wrote:
>> Not only does it bug me I can't find anything but broccoli crowns
>> because I definitely use the stalks in cream of or cheese broccoli
>> soup... but what do they do with the stalks?
>>
>> I also don't need broccoli (or cauliflower) cut into florets *for
>> me*. If I want florets I'll buy a bag of frozen florets.
>> Otherwise, I know how to wield a knife. I don't need someone
>> working in the produce aisle to cut my vegetables for me *and*
>> charge me a buck extra for doing so!
>>
>> Convenience? Since when is it convenient to spend an extra dollar?
>> It takes maybe 1 minute, okay, two if I'm having a bad day, to cut
>> florets from the stalk. Oooh, I just wasted 2 minutes! Dang,
>> better pay a dollar more for that!
>>
>> And does anyone actually *buy* broccoflower? It's this weird cross
>> between broccoli and cauliflower and the shade is slightly this side
>> of a flourescent green highlighter; bordering close on chartreuse.
>> All in all a rather unattractive looking vegetable. But maybe it
>> tastes good. The appearance just puts me off.
>>
>> Jill
>>
>>
>
> We use the stalks too and broccoli with stalks is becoming rare in
> local markets. My guess is that wally specifies it that way so thats
> how every
> else gets it.
>
I don't shop for groceries at WalMart but still find full heads of broccoli
on the stalks a rareity. Go figure.

> I guess you don't like the incredible time and work saver precut
> potatoes either?

Huh? They sell pre-cut potatoes?! Honestly, I've never seen such a thing.

Jill