Sheldon Martin wrote:

> On Tue, 23 Feb 2021 "Ophelia" wrote:
> > "Gary" wrote:
> > On 2/22/2021 Ophelia wrote:
> >> "Gary" wrote:
> >> I use a bowl and plate to "steam" my broccoli in a microwave. The
> plate >> lid holds in the steam a bit. No water added.
> > >
> >> ====
> > >
> >> I would like to try that! Any other instructions, please? for
> >> example? How long etc!
> >
> > You'll have to experiment with cooking times with your microwave.
> > Just start with short times to be safe. Eventually you'll get a
> > good idea on how long at first. Then maybe wait a bit then cook a
> > little longer. Often, warm up a bit, stir then continue cooking.
> >
> > Microwave oven is my favorite gadget. I use it every day. Good for
> > reheating but also good for start to finish cooking in many cases.
> >
> > You can't just punch in a time and expect it to be done. Best to
> > cook in steps with waiting period inbetween.
> >
> >
> > ===
> >
> > OK so do you cut up the bunch to start cooking and how long do you
> > start with?
>
> I don't cook broccoli, I cut off the floweretts and marinate them in
> salad dressing. I remove the tough outer parts of the thick stems
> with a vegetable peeler... the inner portion is good as is or with a
> bit of salad dressing... I do the same with cauliflower. I much
> prefer marinated or pickled... like making cabbage into slaw/kraut. My
> favorite fresh veggie is Kirby cukes fermented into garlic dills. The
> main reason for our vegetable garden is its source of fresh veggies,
> it's really not possible to get fresh picked any other way. Most
> people have never tasted fresh picked produce... they prepare their
> salad from the months old compost out of a plastic bag. I promise
> yoose, if you tossed that moulded chem bathed shit out of a plastic
> bag into your yard the critters wouldn't eat any... the Netherland
> bunnies wouldn't even sniff any.
>
>
> plastic bag shit into your
> yard the critters wouldn't eat it.

Sheldon, you are a waste at answering even the most basic cooking
information aren't you? Gary is discussing what is microwave
'steaming' and you jump in as if the message was to you and how you
peel and eat raw with dressing or pickle?