When in Brussels, or Elsewhere

by Kyle Dreier on 04/11/2012

When I was growing up my mom made Brussel sprouts now and then. (Nope, I didn’t grow up in Brussel—I grew up in Dallas, Texas.) Sitting around the dinner table and being expected to eat these cabbage-like oddities felt more like punishment than anything, but over time I developed a taste for them—I think if for nothing else because they offer such a different experience.

Brussel Sprouts

Even today I enjoy them now and then to break up the meal-time monotony. Laure (our caterer) prepares Brussel sprouts for us on occasion and there’s never any left over. (Our crew certainly likes to eat…maybe I’m working them too hard.)

Brussel Sprouts

I think Brussel sprouts simply don’t get enough well deserved attention. They’re really healthy when prepared right and they have great flavor. Admittedly, I’m a little weird–I like to dissect mine as I eat them. They’re just so interesting.

-Kyle

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2 Responses to When in Brussels, or Elsewhere

Teresa Blackburn says:

04/21/2012 at 4:41 pm

Beautiful brussel sprouts Kyle. I really like them so much and they are so pretty…like bite size baby cabbages. I wonder if we called them “bite-size-baby-cabbages” kids would like them more? I always called broccoli florets “little trees” when my girls were little and they have always like broccoli? Hmmmmm…more food for thought.
Thanks. T

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- Kyle Dreier says:
  
  04/21/2012 at 7:23 pm
  
  I’m not sure “bite-size-baby-cabbages” really sells it for kids. Maybe we trick ‘em with “fun-loads-of-sugar” and not tell them they are healthy. Ha!