Today I harvested the broccoli hoping the
cabbage worms that destroyed my cabbage crop hadn’t migrated over there to ruin
that harvest … it turned out that though the broccoli had been infiltrated, it
was not disastrous ;-)
I soaked the heads in a handful of salt & 2 TBSP. Cider Vinegar and swished them vigorously for about 20 minutes to kill and dislodge any creepers (got 1) and then set them on a wire rack over a kitchen towel to dry ...
After the broccoli dried out, I started chopping it down and separating it into specific categories: small floret cuts for casseroles and vegetable soups – and cut down stalks to make creamy Broccoli Soup with this Fall :-D
Broccoli soaking in a handful of salt and 2 TBSP
vinegar
Swishing the broccoli heads to dislodge cabbage worms
Broccoli set to air dry before chopping and bagging
After the broccoli dried out, I started chopping it down and separating it into specific categories: small floret cuts for casseroles and vegetable soups – and cut down stalks to make creamy Broccoli Soup with this Fall :-D
Broccoli pieces chopped and separated
Bagged Broccoli - 6 ct. one cup Florets & 2 ct. bags of stems for soup; 1-1/2 cups
It may not seem like a lot, but it is enough
for our small family.
I am thankful and feel blessed.
