Why the Brussel Sprout
What is it about the British and brussels sprouts at Christmas? I address this topic because judging from my search engine queries it’s what people want to know. Or at least what one very determined person wants to know. Within a few days, I had at least five variations on the question Why do the British eat brussels sprouts at Christmas? It may have been more. I lost track in there somewhere. Why the person kept coming back if I hadn’t already managed to answer the question I don’t know. Determination shading into obsession?
Anyway, the question matters, and I’ve addressed it before but I don’t feel I did it justice. Because I sidestepped several crucial facts.
Irrelevant photo: Gorse (that’s the yellow stuff) and heather (that’s the purple). And grass (that’s the green and the tan.)
First, if Google is to be trusted (it’s not) you can spell the vegetable with or without an…
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As you know, I LOVE Brussels sprouts… poor UK to be without them… and hugs to you, Dru – really enjoying your posts! 👍💕
I like the too in moderation, roasted with garlic butter or sriracha hot sauce flavored sauce. The straight stuff it too much for me. Thanx A…have a Merry Merry! ~~dru~~
I’m looking forward to tucking into some next week! Yum!
AT this time of year (Near Winter) I love buying the whole stalk and just cutting off a few at a time for regular dinners. They are a great veggie for your health, not to mention they can be prepared in a large variety of ways. ~~dru~~
We in Sweden eat brussel sprouts every Christmas
Well my family does too. Some of us really like them and some of us just tolerate them, a few just refuse to eat them altogether but they are after all a Winter vegetable and look very festive…all that dark green you know? THANX for the visit Gunnar. ~~dru~~
Thanks for the reblog. I appreciate it.