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Default Help! Swiss Chard

The Cook wrote:
> On Mon, 06 Oct 2008 19:31:44 -0600, Gloria P >
> wrote:
>
>> 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.



That's how I've been preparing it this summer. It was eiible but I
really don't like the flavor. DH does.

gloria p