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"Sheldon" > wrote:

> 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.
>

Thank you!
The kitty is "Serena", aka "moochie" or "smoochie".
She is one of those "in your face love me kiss me" calicos. ;-)
--
K.

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