Katra wrote:
> > wrote:
>
> > Remove stems and throw away.
>
> NNNNOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!
> What retard came up with THAT idea???

A fraud who happens to know how to spell "chef", but ain't one.

> The stems, steamed until soft, are every bit as good as the leaves!
:-)
>
> I have a garden full of fresh chard right now that I've been eating
> weekly. It's a regular veggie around here!
>
> http://home.centurytel.net/Katraslin...rden2small.jpg
>
> That is pennyroyal mint growing in around it, and a single mustard
plant
> in the front left. I decided I don't care for mustard greens and pick

> the mature leaves as treats for the chickens. It's fixin' to bloom
now.
>
> And here is a harvest shot with a curious kitty:
>
> http://home.centurytel.net/Katraslin...chie1small.jpg
>
> Cook gently for best results. Cook stems until soft. Texture is
similar
> to cooked celery for the stems. They are also fine raw on a dip tray.
>
> Throw them away?????? Sheesh!!!

Nice pics.