Cache-Control: public, max-age=1024000 Epicure's Almanac : BROCOLI TO BOIL

The Epicure's Almanac or Diary of Good Living

February 21st : BROCOLI TO BOIL

Pare off the side leaves and the outside of the stalk, which must be cut close to the bottom . See that the water is boiling, throw in a table-spoonful of salt, and let the heads boil for a quarter of an hour.

When the stalks are tender, the vegetables are done, and they should be served without delay, on a slice of toast, with a boat full of melted butter.