How did I miss the post about offering the veggies as "normal"? Oh - I guess when they merged - I havent'' read through the whole thing. Anyway, that's funny because I was thinking the same thing. We all know that college kids aren't going to take the time to puree up their veggies - they're going to eat what's familiar and what they like.
But my thought of it being a problem was quickly dismissed because I have no intention of not serving veggies the usual way and offering new food choices. I think this is a great way to increase the servings of veggies (esp. during the toddler years when pickiness is at its peak).
Heather - I usually steam things in a pot on the stove - put the washed veggies in (cut them into uniform pieces) and add a little bit of water, just to coat the bottom of the pan (maybe a half inch?). The idea is to add enough water so that it doesn't evaporate while cooking. Bring to a boil, reduce heat a bit (I usually go to about medium), cover and steam until tender. Keep an eye on it and make sure that the water doesn't evaporate. another way to do it is if you have a steamer basket (you lose less nutrients to the water this way). Set up the same way as above, but instead of putting the veggies directly into the pot, place in the basket. Put the basket in the pot so they don't touch the water, cover and steam.
So we had the blueberry bars and they were AWESOME! Totally couldn't taste the spinach at all - dh couldn't even tell and he loved them (before AND after I told him what was in them!).