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Default Help! Swiss Chard

On Mon, 06 Oct 2008 19:31:44 -0600, Gloria P >
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>The 6PM news said a "chance" of frost so Dear Husband went to the garden
>and brought back a basketful of Swiss Chard. What do I do before freezing?
>
>The only thing I can think of is to shred it, steam, and freeze in
>baggies. Yes? No?
>
>Have I mentioned I detest the flavor of chard. It tastes metallic, like
>chewing on aluminum foil, to me.
>
>gloria p


Yes. I think I blanched mine but steaming would be fine. I opened
one a few days ago and sauteed it in olive oil with onion and garlic.