Donna Young's Blog: Steamed Broccoli Tree

Steamed Broccoli Tree

Donna Young @ 14 January 2008
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Preparing lunch, that daily activity that us stay at home moms partake in, can get so routine that you barely notice having to stop what you are doing to make it. Am I right? No? (I didn't think so)

I like to make broccoli for lunch. Lately I have been steaming it whole in a tall 8-quart stockpot. It seems easier to do it that way and probably because it is easier to cut. Additionally, you can entertain your family by showing them a steamed broccoli tree.

My daughter was entertained, she even helped with preparing the rest of the lunch menu which was sharp cheddar, tangerines, and an apple.

That's all folks, I just wanted to show you the steamed broccoli tree.

smile

Food,

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Sheri · Jan 14, 11:04 PM · #

You are a nut! And I am easily entertained! Cool tree!
Elaine · Jan 15, 05:56 AM · #

That is great!! I am glad that you all had a good time with your lunch.
Tressa · Jan 15, 01:54 PM · #

Is that standing up all by itself? Maybe my kids would eat it if I could make it stand up like that?
Donna Young · Jan 15, 02:02 PM · #

it is standing there all by itself and it stayed there until I took it down to eat. Pretty nifty! I guess all of those years of playing with action figures with my son paid off.
Appliejuice · Jan 15, 08:59 PM · #

I do not steam mine whole, I always cut it up. I like your idea better.
Melanie · Jan 18, 01:36 AM · #

Only you, Donna. Only you.
Sheila · Jan 19, 01:41 PM · #

Really!! I think that picture would make a great one of those "name this picture contests"
Heather · Jan 22, 04:46 PM · #

That is so cool! You could make flowers out of thinly sliced carrots(just roll them up into a rose shape) and attach them to your Broccotree
BuffaloRock · Feb 22, 04:42 PM · #

Too Fun...do you think it will make my dh LIKE to eat his broccoli in front of his ever observant children? It might be worth a try for something new. I haven`t been to your site lately (fall planning and your website & I were TIGHT) and I love the new look.
Donna Young · Feb 22, 04:59 PM · #

BuffaloRock, I just do not know. My husband doesn`t like broccoli and I do not think he ever will. A bright note is that both of my kids like broccoli (rather as they got older, they did).