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Default Seeking advice on buying/preparing fresh broccoli

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. I always steam my broccoli and
you would think they would be falling off into the drip pan if they were
there.

Must be an Iowa thing! ;-)

--Lin