On 11/12/2012 10:29 PM, Janet Bostwick wrote:
> On Mon, 12 Nov 2012 17:04:02 -0800 (PST), "

> 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.
>
Sprouts are often overcooked, and will taste bitter and stink.
My husband thought he hated them, because he had only ever tasted
boiled-to-death ones. He likes them now, and given a choice of
vegetables, will often request brussels sprouts.