On Wed, 10 Jul 2019 08:20:18 -0700 (PDT), A Moose in Love
> wrote:

>On Wednesday, July 10, 2019 at 9:56:51 AM UTC-4, Sheldon wrote:
>> On Tue, 09 Jul 2019 23:49:01 -0600, U.S. Janet B. >
>> wrote:
>>
>> >On Wed, 10 Jul 2019 12:02:54 +1000, Jeßus > wrote:
>> >
>> >>On Tue, 9 Jul 2019 19:01:59 -0400, jmcquown >
>> >>wrote:
>> >>
>> >>>Let's see if we can get through this post about food without any drama
>> >>>or acrimony.
>> >>>
>> >>>Broccoli cheese soup:
>> >>>
>> >>>https://i.postimg.cc/KjTLfhSF/broccoli.jpg
>> >>>
>> >>>I used several different types of shredded cheeses. Monterey jack,
>> >>>cheddar, asadero and asiago. It's a rich, creamy, very tasty soup.
>> >>
>> >>It looks good... but I have to admit to not liking broccoli soup, or
>> >>at least my versions of it. I find broccoli develops an unpleasant
>> >>taste with too much cooking, such as in soups. Am I the only who feels
>> >>this way?
>> >
>> >No, I tried broccoli in soup once and it just overpowered the soup.
>> >Never did that again.
>>
>> We like broccoli but not in soup. Most times we eat broccoli raw, in
>> salads. Just a little more work to slice into bite size pieces. I
>> peel the stems, those are the best part.
>
>I like the stems. They are also great in soups/stews.

I love the stems and dislike the tops. Unfortunately most of what is
sold around here is broccoli "crowns." I can get the whole thing if I
grow it or if I shop at Trader Joes. Trader Joes is great for foot
traffic and not so good for getting there and then getting a parking
space.
Janet US