Really? Vegetables?

September 29, 2009

Before you laugh at me for posting about microwave vegetables today, have you tried these?

Green giant

Aside from the minivan – my all-time favorite invention – these bags of steamer vegetables are a lifesaver.

I’ve even served them to unknowing company who oohed and aahed over my great blanching technique until I had to come clean.

I have the worst poker face.

Our freezer is full of them and when I need a veggie for dinner, I send the eldest adorable in to pick whatever he wants. He loves the choice and I love that whatever he picks will take exactly five minutes in the microwave. Could it be more easy?

I’m just so grateful these were invented. I was so tired of throwing away green beans and broccoli that I discovered long forgotten at the bottom of the fridge.

P.S. the generic store brands are just as good…

So continue about your day. And make it a happy one!

(And you are welcome to laugh at me anytime. Really.)

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5 Comments »

Whitney Trujillo
on September 29, 2009 10:48 am
I’ve always wondered about these. You are so right about the frustration when I find old vegetables in the bottom drawer of the fridge. What a waste!
Jenny
on September 29, 2009 1:39 pm
I’ve been using these for months. THEY ARE THE GREATEST! And it’s something my 3yr old can help “cook” (and if she helps…..she will eat it!)
Shazana
on September 29, 2009 4:37 pm
I actually use these all the time and share your love for them! I even include them in many of my 5 day meal planners. They sure do make including a vegetable in dinner a whole heck of a lot easier!
Heidi Farmer
on September 30, 2009 8:28 pm
Shazana puts together wonderful meal planners at http://recipes.kiddingaroundintown.com/. Seriously worth a look!
ck
on May 11, 2011 3:54 pm
I worry about the plastic bag heating in the microwave and whatever chemicals leaching into the veges which is why i will never microwave food touching any form of plastic . Even if the company has a disclaimer that their plastic bag contains no known chemicals, I just wont do it.