On Sun, 1 Feb 2009 18:35:00 -0800 (PST), Sheldon wrote:

> On Feb 1, 9:07�pm, sf > wrote:
>> On Sun, 1 Feb 2009 17:14:13 -0800 (PST), Sheldon >
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>>>sf �wrote:
>>>> 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!
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> Okay, that leaves Barb out... but we can kiss on the lips... we can
> enjoy a tongue sandwich too.

that would be revolting with or without beet greens.

blake