"Curly Sue" > wrote in message
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> I set the Brussels sprouts to finish sauteeing, but my TV program was
> starting and I forgot about them.
>
> Let me tell you, blackened Brussels sprouts STINK!
>
> I fear, however, that the smell will linger for days. I guess I'll
> try burning a scented candle.
>

I had to repaint the place to kill the odor.