Your new favorite use for broccoli stalks

A slaw for your summer picnics

Lately our fridge has been overrun with broccoli. The grocery store stalwart is an early favorite of our two year old, and we are embracing his enthusiasm by keeping it stocked and ready to be employed for breakfast, lunch or dinner.

He prefers it steamed (or boiled) with a bit of butter; my preference is a toss in olive oil and salt, and a some time spe…