On Fri, 03 Nov 2006 10:11:05 -0500, Eric
> wrote:

>I have cut a ton of swiss chard from the stalk - will blanch and
>freeze all the greens. No problem. But what to do with the stalks
>(aside from compost)? I have read that they don't freeze well and
>have picked up a hint that they might be fermented. I will end up
>with a huge trash bag full of stems. Any ideas? (I have plenty of
>relish so I will likely not go that route either).
>
>Thanks,
>
>Eric

If they are not fresh, compost. Next time chop the stems into small
pieces that will cook at the same time as the leaf. I do not know of
any reason that they wouldn't freeze just fine.

Saute some onion and garlic in oil, add the chard cut into small
pieces, salt & pepper and any other herb that you like.
--
Susan N.

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