On 24 May 2012 14:23:32 GMT, notbob > wrote:

>On 2012-05-24, John Kuthe > wrote:
>>
>> I wanna know if the unavoidably unpleasant bitter flavor I experience
>> in brussels sprouts is genetic.
>
>It may be you've always eaten older mature brussel sprouts. I discovered a
>long time ago small "baby" sprouts are nowhere near as bitter, sprouts
>becoming more bitter as they grow. Try some really small ones.
>
>I steam them for about 7-8 mins, top w/ real butter, and sprinkle with a good
>fresh grated parmesan or pecorino. Yum!
>
>nb
It's interesting that you describe the flavor as bitter. I like
Brussels sprouts and I can't fathom where the idea of bitter comes
from.
Janet US