Brian Mailman wrote:
> epiphany wrote:
>
>> On Sat, 14 Jul 2007 14:06:13 -0700, Serene >
>> wrote:
>>
>>> Melba's Jammin' wrote:
>>>
>>>> In article >,
>>>> Serene > wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> Melba's Jammin' wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>>> Anyway, the cukes are currently in the washing machine getting
>>>>>> scrubbed (I've a couple terry towels with them; gentle cycle, cold
>>>>>> water).
>>>>>
>>>>> Really? The washing machine? That's fascinating.
>
>
>>>> Fascinating? Interesting, maybe, but fascinating, Serene? <grin>
>
>
>> It's amazing what you can do with the washing machine. Best possible
>> way to clean a hugh batch of greens (Swiss chard, beet greens,
>> spinach, mustard greens, etc.) Takes a bit of cleaning out of little
>> bits and pieces of leaves, but still worth it.
>
>
> I've seen a recipe for a spam-and-octopus dish where you tenderized the
> octopus by putting the machine on delicate cycle and running it dry.
>
> B/
>
We always just smacked octopi a few times with a rock. Seemed to work.

George