Update: Broccoli!

BROCCOLI has recently become one of Dad's favorite vegetables. And he has mastered his preparation technique.

What other hated vege from his childhood would he like now he wonders? Brussels sprouts? No, don't push it that far that fast.

Anyway, he now uses an 8 quart pressure cooker to make it. He puts in a minimum of water to cover the bottom, crowds in as much broccoli as possible standing them upright, and gives it the gas. He run the flame on high until the pressure cooker reaches its maximum pressure and begins to let off the excess. Then he immediately soaks the cooker in cold water and evacuates the veg to a cold water rinse in a bowl.

It is amazing!

Update: Curious about other vegetables he hated as a kid, Dad decided to try the same blanch technique on Brussels sprouts. While they were not as bitter as he remembers (and the cores were slightly sweet), he overcooked them and they were mush. Next time he will follow the exact same process described above. He should get better results.