They used to contain various chemical compounds known as glucosinolates, which create bitterness in vegetables, but in more recent times scientists have lowered the levels of these compounds in sprouts, and they are sweeter.
AIUI the glucosinolates are superfood compounds that have lots of health benefits, and sprouts save you from having to pay California nutritionists to put broccoli and kale in places you'd rather they didn't put them.
I take a Large Cod Liver Oil Capsule with my brekfuss every day. Whether it is good for me or not, I couldn't really say, but my knees don't creak, so maybe it is.
@Martin54 You must be talking about another vegetable.
I went to the shops yesterday and there were no Brussels sprouts! I've been eating them daily with huge relish - sweet, crunchy - absolutely delicious. Surely the season for them couldn't be coming to an end already? Rushed home and onto the computer. Phew.... They should be in the shops until March..... Big relief.
@Martin54 You must be talking about another vegetable.
I went to the shops yesterday and there were no Brussels sprouts! I've been eating them daily with huge relish - sweet, crunchy - absolutely delicious. Surely the season for them couldn't be coming to an end already? Rushed home and onto the computer. Phew.... They should be in the shops until March..... Big relief.
Yeah, but do you put mustard on them? English or Dijon? I obviously have a hot, sour, bitterness deficiency.
We have had a very nice bubble and squeak hash type thing with sprouts and sausages before now. The recipe includes grain mustard, but I am a bit more generous heaping the teaspoon than the official quantity.
There was a point a few years ago when I completely lost my sense of smell due to a cold. During that week or so sprouts were about the only thing I could taste, due to the bitter undertones.
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Yeah, but do you put mustard on them? English or Dijon? I obviously have a hot, sour, bitterness deficiency.[/quote]
I actually have a large bowl of vegetables every night and yes, I do put in a wee smidge of American mustard, tomato sauce and mayonnaise. Eccentric but delicious
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A cow pat or 2 over them will cover the smell of the sprouts.
A question which I have honestly never given any thought. I like sprouts. So there. So sue me.
I believe that cod liver oil is cheap, and good for us too.
Spro*ts would not have the same effect.
Me too, BTW.
I went to the shops yesterday and there were no Brussels sprouts! I've been eating them daily with huge relish - sweet, crunchy - absolutely delicious. Surely the season for them couldn't be coming to an end already? Rushed home and onto the computer. Phew.... They should be in the shops until March..... Big relief.
Be enjoyable to eat. Sprouts aren't.
Yeah, but do you put mustard on them? English or Dijon? I obviously have a hot, sour, bitterness deficiency.
There was a point a few years ago when I completely lost my sense of smell due to a cold. During that week or so sprouts were about the only thing I could taste, due to the bitter undertones.
Yeah, but do you put mustard on them? English or Dijon? I obviously have a hot, sour, bitterness deficiency.[/quote]
I actually have a large bowl of vegetables every night and yes, I do put in a wee smidge of American mustard, tomato sauce and mayonnaise. Eccentric but delicious
Oh I wish.... Enjoy.