"J.J." wrote:

> I'm wondering what people have against asparagus and broccoli stalks.
> (Can't ask the uncle, he's gone.) Those parts can be tough, but not
> bad if cooked right and they have lots of fiber...

I don't mind brocollu stalks, but the lower part of an asparagus stalk is about
as chewable as lemon grass. It still has flavour, but you need four stomachs and
lots of molars to digest it.