| 21. | Slow cooking retains the nutrients and the flavor; you can lose flavor through blanching.
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| 22. | There are two methods for blanching vegetables:
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| 23. | _Steam blanching : Trim the vegetables, removing any excess leaves or unwanted pieces.
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| 24. | If blanching, use hearty herbs that are still on the stalk for best results.
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| 25. | 2 tablespoons salt ( for blanching spinach)
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| 26. | Repeat procedure for the shelled peas, blanching them for 3 minutes or until tender.
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| 27. | "I hate beets, " said Ruegamer, blanching at the thought.
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| 28. | Blanching takes a couple of weeks in cool weather, so plan successive harvests accordingly.
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| 29. | It is the perfect tool for skimming stocks, blanching vegetables and deep frying foods.
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| 30. | This blanching ensures a clearer broth.
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