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Broccoli, Whole Heads VS Precut Florets?

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Brocolli Floret Stock Photo - Image: 12144970

 

Ever wonder which option is best...whole headed broccoli or precut florets? 

 

WHOLE HEADS:  These have a fresher flavor and longer fridge life (if kept in an open plastic bag in the crisper), and all at a lower price too.  But, don't toss the stalks!  You will be wasting a delicious and just as nutritious portion.  Slice and toss them into stir fries, salads or soups.

 

PRECUT FLORETS:  Bagged is more convenient and if you wouldn't have used the stalks anyway, slightly cheaper.  But, precut florets taste bland compared with fresh.  Plus, after a week, they turn brown and slimy, while the heads can stay crisp and green for nearly 2 weeks.

 

So, the winner is?  Whole Heads in the long run is cheaper!

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Kristin Johnston

Realtor, ABR, EPRO

RE/MAX Platinum

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Cindy Edwards
RE/MAX Checkmate - Johnson City, TN
CRS, GRI, PMN - Northeast Tennessee 423-677-6677

Good morning Kristin,

I had no idea, but it makes sense!

Oct 27, 2013 12:32 AM
Barbara Todaro
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA
Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

Good morning, Kristen.... I love broccoli... fresh is always best....don't tell anyone, but I prefer the stalks to the heads.... but eat both...

Oct 27, 2013 12:36 AM
Sheila Anderson
Referral Group Incorporated - East Brunswick, NJ
The Real Estate Whisperer Who Listens 732-715-1133

Good morning Kristen. I too love brocoli and this post made me laugh. Fresh is always best and I eat it all.

Oct 27, 2013 12:42 AM
Kathy Stoltman
Ventura, CA
RETIRED

Kristen, there is nothing to compare to a good fresh stalk of brocoli, I do prefer the heads.

Oct 27, 2013 12:44 AM
Kristin Johnston - REALTOR®
RE/MAX Platinum - Waukesha, WI
Giving Back With Each Home Sold!

I know right Cindy?

Barbara, I like the stalks too!

Sheila, good for you too!

Kathy, healthy too!

Oct 27, 2013 12:47 AM
Roger D. Mucci
Shaken...with a Twist 216.633.2092 - Euclid, OH
Lets shake things up at your home today!

The stalks have the most flavor................love this post and broccoli MM.

Oct 27, 2013 01:18 AM
Kristin Johnston - REALTOR®
RE/MAX Platinum - Waukesha, WI
Giving Back With Each Home Sold!

Thanks Roger!  Me too!

Oct 27, 2013 01:21 AM
Toni Weidman
Sailwinds Realty - Trinity, FL
20+ Years Selling Homes in New Port Richey, FL

Okay, note to self: do not consider florets at the grocery. Only whole heads. Broccoli is so good.

Oct 27, 2013 05:05 AM
John G. Johnston
John G. Johnston & Associates, LLC - Westcliffe, CO
An Exclusive Buyer's Agent ~ Westcliffe, CO

Kristin  Spoken like a true Johnston...I was a vegetarian for 29 years and lived on this stuff!

Oct 27, 2013 05:06 AM
Kristin Johnston - REALTOR®
RE/MAX Platinum - Waukesha, WI
Giving Back With Each Home Sold!

I love it too TOni :-)

John, :-)  Nice last name!!!

Oct 27, 2013 06:50 AM
Sharon & Bruce Walter
Keller Williams Realty Lafayette, IN - Lafayette, IN
West Lafayette homes for sale

Kristin, yes the stalk is good cut up in circles on a salad.  Placing them in a stir fry is an even better idea!

Oct 27, 2013 11:54 PM
Sharon & Bruce Walter
Keller Williams Realty Lafayette, IN - Lafayette, IN
West Lafayette homes for sale

Say, Kristin- how about a little White House broccoli trivia?  What US president upset broccoli growers by banning it from the White House menu because he grew weary of it while serving in the US Navy? 

Oct 27, 2013 11:57 PM
Kristin Johnston - REALTOR®
RE/MAX Platinum - Waukesha, WI
Giving Back With Each Home Sold!

Great idea Bruce! Not sure, I wont even google it or ask my  hubby..who?

Oct 28, 2013 12:28 AM
Sharon & Bruce Walter
Keller Williams Realty Lafayette, IN - Lafayette, IN
West Lafayette homes for sale

Kristin, you are going to cringe, for it was a Republican!  George Herbert Walker Bush (Bush 41) stood his ground saying that he didn't like broccoli from his Navy mess hall days.  (no doubt sending the Broccoli Lobby over to the Clinton or Perot Camp in the 92 Election!)  ^_~

Oct 28, 2013 01:36 AM
Kristin Johnston - REALTOR®
RE/MAX Platinum - Waukesha, WI
Giving Back With Each Home Sold!

He hee hee...cringe indeed LOL Thanks for the trivia Bruce!

Oct 28, 2013 01:39 AM
Christine O'Shea
Christine E O'Shea Broker - Naples, FL
I love the broccoli, no matter what sharpe or size it comes in!
Oct 29, 2013 10:08 AM
Kristin Johnston - REALTOR®
RE/MAX Platinum - Waukesha, WI
Giving Back With Each Home Sold!

Good for you Christine...how are you feeling?  :-)

Oct 29, 2013 11:47 PM
Sally K. & David L. Hanson
EXP Realty 414-525-0563 - Brookfield, WI
WI Real Estate Agents - Luxury - Divorce

We use some for soup...some steamed....it never stays around tooo long ...but good to know !

Nov 02, 2013 11:14 PM
Kristin Johnston - REALTOR®
RE/MAX Platinum - Waukesha, WI
Giving Back With Each Home Sold!

Good for you Sally!

Nov 02, 2013 11:26 PM