Our pal wrote:
> kilikini wrote:
> > "J.J." > wrote in message

> > > Heh, reminds me of an uncle who would pull out his pocket knife and
> > > cut off the stalks from asparagus before taking it to the check out...

> > I've done that with broccoli - SORRY!

> I don't think that's right. The broccoli and asparagus is priced
> as is. Broccoli crowns are priced higher then whole broccoli for
> a reason. Asparagus is sold the way it is. I don't think people
> should be cutting (literally) into the stores profit like that.
> It's cheating.

I'm wondering what people have against asparagus and broccoli stalks.
(Can't ask the uncle, he's gone.) Those parts can be tough, but not
bad if cooked right and they have lots of fiber...


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"J.J." wrote:

> I'm wondering what people have against asparagus and broccoli stalks.
> (Can't ask the uncle, he's gone.) Those parts can be tough, but not
> bad if cooked right and they have lots of fiber...

I don't mind brocollu stalks, but the lower part of an asparagus stalk is about
as chewable as lemon grass. It still has flavour, but you need four stomachs and
lots of molars to digest it.

"J.J." wrote:

> I'm wondering what people have against asparagus and broccoli stalks.
> (Can't ask the uncle, he's gone.) Those parts can be tough, but not
> bad if cooked right and they have lots of fiber...

I don't mind brocollu stalks, but the lower part of an asparagus stalk is about
as chewable as lemon grass. It still has flavour, but you need four stomachs and
lots of molars to digest it.