broccoli glut

[binley100]

I don't blanche anything any more ........I've found stuff is better without

[Florence Fennel]

There's interesting. I have always blanched, although I did try some runner beans unblanched last year, but wasn't keen. It would make loads less work for me, particularly with regard to caulies.

[Potstubsdustbins]

This preserving thing is SWMBO domain and having asked the question she stopped blanching 3 years ago.

As to runners she washes and slices them dries them on kitchen towel them pops them into the freezer in a bag.

Colin

[Alison]

Life is too short to blanche and I find that my veggies are much crisper if I don't blanche, especially as I often only cook for about the time they recommend the blanching!

[hawthorns]

the type i have is Broccoli 'Belstar' F1 Hybrid (Calabrese)

[Florence Fennel]

Deffo going to go down the no blanch route, what a timesaver.

[chris]

I didn't in the past as I didn't know people did

[gothmaga]

I have always blanched but wont now to see how it compairs, would save me loads more time I can spend down the plot :-)

[Potstubsdustbins]

Swmbo seems to have the runners down to a fine art, frozen as above, when needed place in pan of cold water bring to temperature and serve straight away.

Colin