tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2372726504543914139.post926543264418432674..comments2024-03-28T21:21:50.284-04:00Comments on Coffee on the Porch with Me: Well, We Can Cross that One Off the Listcoffeeontheporchwithmehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17618627688821849806noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2372726504543914139.post-36618278628065685262017-01-18T18:52:43.205-05:002017-01-18T18:52:43.205-05:00melted cheese? How about using it in a fruit break...melted cheese? How about using it in a fruit breakfast smoothie? Debby https://www.blogger.com/profile/02574297621214864538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2372726504543914139.post-42209817633593504202017-01-18T14:12:20.851-05:002017-01-18T14:12:20.851-05:00LOL.. I love it! But the bitterness must be taken ...LOL.. I love it! But the bitterness must be taken out first. Must confess, I only order it in restaurants where they did that for me. <br /><br />Karen thisoldhouse2.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03302171590212119499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2372726504543914139.post-63173735031720488152017-01-18T13:52:49.414-05:002017-01-18T13:52:49.414-05:00Tooo funny! You deserve a piece of cake for tryin...Tooo funny! You deserve a piece of cake for trying! Have a great week.Preppy Empty Nesterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13446028963455322844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2372726504543914139.post-78742592727812361472017-01-17T21:06:04.150-05:002017-01-17T21:06:04.150-05:00Well, at least you gave it a chance! Now you can s...Well, at least you gave it a chance! Now you can say that at least you tried it. This post made me smile :)Marthahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09262406079948479112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2372726504543914139.post-61003039088156920122017-01-17T16:11:57.162-05:002017-01-17T16:11:57.162-05:00My own mother was a firm believer in sugar, too!! ...My own mother was a firm believer in sugar, too!! I can see how that might counteract the bitterness. Don't know if I will cook up the rest of it and try people's suggestions or not. I'll need a back-up vegetable if it doesn't work out!coffeeontheporchwithmehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17618627688821849806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2372726504543914139.post-44554651937604204712017-01-17T15:49:06.974-05:002017-01-17T15:49:06.974-05:00My nonna taught me to peel the stems after you tri...My nonna taught me to peel the stems after you trim them and before blanching to make it less bitter - worth a shot!<br />obscurehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15284137683857237998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2372726504543914139.post-37497501885735653142017-01-17T15:18:43.948-05:002017-01-17T15:18:43.948-05:00Ina Garten is always cooking with this, and Martha...Ina Garten is always cooking with this, and Martha, but I've never had it. And judging from your review, I think I'll give it a pass!Jeaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17482528482559445943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2372726504543914139.post-51384118564697975542017-01-17T15:14:59.003-05:002017-01-17T15:14:59.003-05:00Oh My...I hated it too! Tried it a few years back....Oh My...I hated it too! Tried it a few years back...YUCK!!<br />Funny that your Hubby like it...My boyfriend loves bok choy...not me...too bitter!! I make that for him, when I have yummy brusells which he doesn't like!<br />To each his own, eh??<br />Enjoy your week...<br />Cheers!<br />Linda :o)Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06682800877894439940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2372726504543914139.post-50597957307525758402017-01-17T14:39:58.753-05:002017-01-17T14:39:58.753-05:00I had fish and chips today at a restaurant and the...I had fish and chips today at a restaurant and they served it with kale coleslaw - even rabbits won't eat raw kale. I do like Portuguese kale soup... provided the kale is cooked until it surrenders.<br />the Ol'BuzzardOl'Buzzardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00075162476463971258noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2372726504543914139.post-72081752933576288972017-01-17T12:16:43.652-05:002017-01-17T12:16:43.652-05:00Oh, I know the feeling! I should be shedding those...Oh, I know the feeling! I should be shedding those Christmas pounds but there is still a bit of left-over chocolate to eat and I can't let it go to waste! At least your vastly rabe-rapini was just one purchase. I've grown rows of veg that have promised to be really tasty as well as healthy and after one mouthful no-one has wanted to eat any of it.Share my Gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08817611851604816123noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2372726504543914139.post-12496503385958329552017-01-17T12:16:22.873-05:002017-01-17T12:16:22.873-05:00We had that same brand when I worked in a produce ...We had that same brand when I worked in a produce department. I always thought Andy Boy looked like Andy MilonakisAdamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08051255914419363819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2372726504543914139.post-54413305899184959702017-01-17T11:04:58.415-05:002017-01-17T11:04:58.415-05:00As a grower, it always makes me sad when people ha...As a grower, it always makes me sad when people have a "bad vegetable experience"! <br />I'm not a big fan of broccoli rabe, either. I honestly don't understand how the bitter greens got to be so popular. Most of the recipes I see include bacon and cheese...maybe that's to cover up the taste?<br />Although, I will say that ever since I followed the advice given to me by an older woman at the Market, we haven't had any greens we didn't like. She said that her mama always said that you needed just a little sprinkle of sugar when you cooked them. (just a tiny little bit makes a tremendous difference) <br /> Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03599739740886087571noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2372726504543914139.post-83110210890104442192017-01-17T10:49:27.070-05:002017-01-17T10:49:27.070-05:00Hey, Diana, know what's even better than nutme...Hey, Diana, know what's even better than nutmeg on brussel sprouts? Bacon!! (which of course negates the whole nutrition factor)coffeeontheporchwithmehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17618627688821849806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2372726504543914139.post-34430766621710612412017-01-17T10:48:22.514-05:002017-01-17T10:48:22.514-05:00We used to have a small flock of chickens. They wo...We used to have a small flock of chickens. They would have enjoyed it. coffeeontheporchwithmehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17618627688821849806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2372726504543914139.post-67823871549324455752017-01-17T10:48:03.719-05:002017-01-17T10:48:03.719-05:00Disappointing, isn't it, when you tend somethi...Disappointing, isn't it, when you tend something in your garden and don't reap the benefits. That was me and cauliflower one year. Never planted it again. coffeeontheporchwithmehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17618627688821849806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2372726504543914139.post-4172091037707473262017-01-17T10:47:28.812-05:002017-01-17T10:47:28.812-05:00That sounds good! Maybe your purple sprouting broc...That sounds good! Maybe your purple sprouting broccoli is more like broccoli, but this stuff is NOT broccoli. It is vile.coffeeontheporchwithmehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17618627688821849806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2372726504543914139.post-41190390308543897192017-01-17T10:46:18.953-05:002017-01-17T10:46:18.953-05:00Yes, I shall let it sit and get a bit slimy, then ...Yes, I shall let it sit and get a bit slimy, then I will put it in the compost. ;)coffeeontheporchwithmehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17618627688821849806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2372726504543914139.post-20026575650960009522017-01-17T10:35:03.166-05:002017-01-17T10:35:03.166-05:00You need some goats and sheep. They will love it!...You need some goats and sheep. They will love it! :)Preppy Mountain Farmerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14010631184840325231noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2372726504543914139.post-37383814239916670482017-01-17T10:21:50.273-05:002017-01-17T10:21:50.273-05:00Oh- I just noticed the comments- you said you like...Oh- I just noticed the comments- you said you liked brussle sprouts. Have you ever tried sprinkling them with a bit of nutmeg after buttering them? Delicious!NanaDianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14298962791700019785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2372726504543914139.post-64577615491726347602017-01-17T10:20:31.564-05:002017-01-17T10:20:31.564-05:00Well, thank you! I can't stand it either---fl...Well, thank you! I can't stand it either---flower part or the rest of it. I think you have to have it fresh picked and tender for it to be palatable. UGH...I crossed it off my list after trying it quite a while ago. lol xo DianaNanaDianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14298962791700019785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2372726504543914139.post-65294987011804506442017-01-17T09:41:03.483-05:002017-01-17T09:41:03.483-05:00One summer I planted and tended it all summer. Wh...One summer I planted and tended it all summer. When it was ready to eat, and a disappointing looking bunch, it was bitter and not good at all. I planted and weeded and watered this? Don't know what the big deal was about it.donna bakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13507579686738843451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2372726504543914139.post-17574264548499254662017-01-17T08:13:19.449-05:002017-01-17T08:13:19.449-05:00I have a recipe for risotto that uses broccoli rab...I have a recipe for risotto that uses broccoli rabe and red peppers and it is delicious! <br /><br />But I know a lot of people who don't like broccoli rabe - we do, but most of our friends think we're nuts. :-) I hope you have better luck next time.<br /><br />Bridgethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01641404632001445083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2372726504543914139.post-55416959779799253162017-01-17T05:26:31.154-05:002017-01-17T05:26:31.154-05:00Maybe you should try just eating the flower part a...Maybe you should try just eating the flower part and compost the bitter leaves? Here in the UK I grow purple sprouting broccoli (PSB) which is ready to harvest February through to April. It is absolutely delicious (like asparagus which I also grow) and our favourite way to eat it is lightly steamed and served with pasta which is glistening with a paste made from garlic, chilli and anchovies sautéed until soft in olive oil and lots of Parmesan. In fact my university-age daughter loves this dish so much that she makes it all-year-round with PSB that she buys in the supermarket. For me though PSB will always be a home-grown spring-time treat. Sarah https://www.blogger.com/profile/14230327066600698804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2372726504543914139.post-85807607500913995162017-01-17T02:59:53.259-05:002017-01-17T02:59:53.259-05:00If only greens tasted as good as bacon!If only greens tasted as good as bacon!Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10787732343048847565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2372726504543914139.post-20521766761797869502017-01-17T02:43:40.578-05:002017-01-17T02:43:40.578-05:00Another 'ha,ha' from me! Must say it looks...Another 'ha,ha' from me! Must say it looks quite nice but it obviously ain't!. I'm sure it will make great compostlocal alienhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14586011850451326646noreply@blogger.com