On Feb 1, 9:07�pm, sf > wrote:
> On Sun, 1 Feb 2009 17:14:13 -0800 (PST), Sheldon >
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> >> Finally! ?I tried it and liked it. ?What's the secret, you ask? ?Salt!
> >> Yep, just a little salt sprinkled on the leaves before steaming.
> >> That's it! ?Salt covered up the characteristic bitterness of chard
> >> that I don't like.
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> >> Method
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> >> Wash leaves, shake dry
> >> Shred (one or two inches wide) with a knife
> >> sprinkle with a minimum amount of salt and toss with your hands
> >> Place in a cold pan with only the water still on the leaves
> >> Cover
> >> Turn up the heat and lightly steam
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> >You do realize that Barb will never again kiss you on the lips...
> >chard is beets.
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> If chard tasted like beet greens, I wouldn't have a problem with it.
> I *love* beet greens!

Okay, that leaves Barb out... but we can kiss on the lips... we can
enjoy a tongue sandwich too.