21.   Remove the chilies, split them in half and discard the stems.

22.   Remove the leaves from the stems of the rest, and discard the stems.

23.   Separate fresh mushroom stems from the caps, discarding the stems if they are tough.

24.   Stem mushrooms and cut caps into shreds, discarding stems.

25.   Stem mushrooms and discard stems.

26.   Strip the leaves off the herb sprigs, discarding the stems.

27.   Tear off and discard the stems.

28.   To prepare purslane for use, simply pick the clusters of leaves off the large stems, discard the stems, and wash and dry the leaves.

29.   Trim spinach leaves, discarding stems.

30.   When they are large, discard any stems that are especially fibrous.