On Nov 13, 1:09*am, "Farm1" > wrote:
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> On Nov 12, 9:35 pm, Dave Smith > wrote:
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> > On 12/11/2012 10:29 PM, Janet Bostwick wrote:
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> > >> Brussel sprouts translation - bitter little cabbages.
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> > > I've begun to think that the food preferences of each person is
> > > dependent upon their personal mouth chemistry. I can't imagine
> > > brussels sprouts being bitter. To me they are sweet and slightly
> > > nutty.
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> > The bitterness comes out in them when they are overcooked.
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> They're bitter when raw, too. *At least to me they are. *Even cut in
> half, brushed with olive oil and placed on a hot grill for about one
> minute doesn't negate that bitterness.
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> Have you tried steaming them?
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It must be a genetic thing with me. I perceive them as bitter no
matter how they are prepared. But I love cabbage!