On 4/25/2016 12:35 PM, Nick Maclaren wrote:
Does anyone know of a reasonably effective way of removing the
worst of the aphids before cooking broccoli? We aren't entirely
wimpish, but large numbers of aphids are unattractive, even if
nutritious.

It's years since I grew broccoli, but I remember immersing it in a large
bowl of salted water, and waiting till the beasties came out. I think I
may also have used a bit of vinegar.