Spinach and you

[Sundae]

I NEVER had spinach as a child.
I didn't even realise it was a real product when watching Popeye cartoons.

I was introduced to it as an adult and yes, it's fine.
Not a favourite - when cooked it can be slimey - but I would eat it if it's on my plate.
I prefer it raw.
I prefer rocket to either, though. (arugala?)

[Perry Winkle]

I love spinach now. Hated it as a kid.

I regularly have it raw or steamed (or do I mean wilted?). A lot of times I'll open a package of chopped frozen to throw into a bowl of soup or curry.

Spanakopita and palak paneer are two of my favorite dishes. They are very rich, and I never make them myself.

[Urbane Guerrilla]

Originally Posted by Sundae Girl

. . . when cooked it can be slimey - but I would eat it if it's on my plate.
I prefer it raw.
I prefer rocket to either, though. (arugala?)

Yep, arugula.

The thing about Brussels sprouts is that too many people overcook them, and that brings up the objectionable bitter-sulphurous-compounds taste. Don't overdo -- keep 'em blanched-green! And like any cabbage, drizzle with a favorite olive oil at the table. We never had our Alien Heads any other way.

If you really want them to look like little green alien heads, cut slanted slits and insert wedges of black olives into the slits. Anoint with olive oil and serve -- particularly effective with the Calvins of the dinner table.

Perry W, might as well think wilted, as the steaming of spinach is so brief, and *Wilted Spinach* is reliably not overcooked, but still hot enough to melt a bit of butter onto. Or in the pot. A toss in there with olive oil for the non-dairy or unsaturated set.