Brussels Sprouts = Child Abuse

Chezzie · Post by **Chezzie** » Fri Dec 14, 2007 12:10 pm

I was talking to my mate Meg today about Brussels sprouts. Usually we talk about sexy things like lingerie, pillow fights, vaginas, and sex, but today we talked about vegetables. See, i loves the Sprouts of Brussels, and she hates them and i was trying to convince her that if they were cooked properly, she'd like them. She found this seriously questionable.

Her hatred of the sprouts goes back to the year 1978. She was 10 years old and dished herself up at dinner. She thought that the b-sprouts looked adorable, so she assumed they'd also be delicious. That's how your brain works when you're 10. Meg took three of them.

La la la la, eating her dinner!

She tasted the tiny green cabbages and decided they were awful. Meg planned to leave them on her plate. Her Dad had other ideas. For some reason he got pretty pissed about her not liking those little brussels, and he said she had to sit at the table until she ate them all, and by god if that was well into the night then so be it! He meant business.

The thing is, the apple doesn't fall far from the tree, and Meg was a stubborn little brat.

She honestly can't remember who gave in first, but remembers that she never put another Brussels sprout on her plate ever again.

I dont know about you, but she thinks making your child eat b-sprouts might actually be just cause for calling that child line. :wah::wah::wah:

p.s. Im having Brussels with my lamb dinner tonight:wah::wah:

lemon_and_mint · Post by **lemon_and_mint** » Fri Dec 14, 2007 12:12 pm

i love brussels sprouts.I put them into every stew i make, and sometimes i steam them with other veg.

Galbally · Post by **Galbally** » Fri Dec 14, 2007 12:19 pm

Brussels Sprouts, well I am a great admirer of the little fellas, in fact I believe I once wrote a poem dedicated to Brussels sprouts known as "Ode to a sprout". A classic of its genre, "vegetable poetry".

kinks · Post by **kinks** » Fri Dec 14, 2007 12:33 pm

I don't mind sprouts too much now, but detested them as a kid and my mum would always put them with the sunday roast.

I told her i liked coliflour and raw carrots and mixed veg, but that still didn't satisfy her, she would still put sprouts and those horrid green beans on my plate :-5 :wah:

kayleneaussie · Post by **kayleneaussie** » Fri Dec 14, 2007 12:35 pm

I love sprouts but I wouldnt make the kids sit and eat them if they didnt like them.:-4

lemon_and_mint · Post by **lemon_and_mint** » Fri Dec 14, 2007 12:35 pm

green beans on the other hand i cannot stand.

But I love carrots cauliflower broccoli, swede, only if it is in a stew, not on its own.I eat cold sweetcorn but cannot stand it cooked.

Peg · Post by **Peg** » Fri Dec 14, 2007 1:06 pm

Brussel sprouts, green beans, lima beans, and peas are pure evil.:yh_sick

RedGlitter · Post by **RedGlitter** » Fri Dec 14, 2007 1:06 pm

kayleneaussie;740123 wrote: I love sprouts but I wouldnt make the kids sit and eat them if they didnt like them.:-4

Me either, Kay.

My parents did it to me with the meatloaf. It's like a punishment, well...why force a kid to eat something he doesn't like? I've never understood that.

Peg · Post by **Peg** » Fri Dec 14, 2007 1:10 pm

kayleneaussie;740123 wrote: I love sprouts but I wouldnt make the kids sit and eat them if they didnt like them.:-4

I had a grade school principle do that to me twice. I wasn't feeling well and he made me eat anyways. To this day, I won't eat salmon or tomatoes.

WonderWendy3 · Post by **WonderWendy3** » Fri Dec 14, 2007 1:12 pm

I have a nephew that would agree with your friend Chezzi-kins!!

Okay deep breff....little bit of a stroy: about 11 years ago, I was babysitting my nephew and his sister, I was preggy with my youngest son, and it was my oldest sons birthday, we had brussels sprouts with dinner (and we had JUST got my oldest to tolerate them and actually like them) We told all the kids that we would like them to eat 2 brussells a piece...well everyone (except the nephew) was fine with that, we even had fun watching my neice hold her nose while she ate them!:) Well my nephew (6 or 7 at the time) didn't eat anything green, he survived on pizza, grilled cheese and hotdogs....honest.....so he threw a major temper tantrum, and he ate it, pretended to chew and then proceeded to throw it up as well.....:-5:-5:-5

We didn't mean for all that drama ...but it happened, and the kid never came to my house for dinner again.....Thankfully, he turned out okay despite his Aunt and Uncle's child abuse!:rolleyes:

AussiePam · Post by **AussiePam** » Fri Dec 14, 2007 1:33 pm

My Ma wouldve clobbered me snout

If I'd dared spit me brussels sprouts out

But instead of abhor them

I really adore them

And that's what this limrick's about

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Fri Dec 14, 2007 2:48 pm

I too love the sprout Chez. Its a splendid vegetable with many fine qualities. The little green guys have given me oodles of pleasure through the years and I look forward to enjoying some soon.

WonderWendy3 · Post by **WonderWendy3** » Fri Dec 14, 2007 3:09 pm

My middle son has always loved brussels sprouts....him and I are the only 2 in the house that eat 'em! Which doesn't bother me any!!:D

lemon_and_mint · Post by **lemon_and_mint** » Fri Dec 14, 2007 3:14 pm

i know families which have brussels sprouts at Christmas every year because its traditional - even though nobody ever eats them!

My brother-in-laws father came to Christmas dinner once and ate Baked beans with potatoes, that's all he ever eats.

I think he is missing out on a loveley dinner with cooked vegetablesin winter, or a nice refreshing salad in summer, but he wont try anything new.

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Fri Dec 14, 2007 3:16 pm

lemon_and_mint;740277 wrote: i know families which have brussels sprouts at Christmas every year because its traditional - even though nobody ever eats them!

My brother-in-laws father came to Christmas dinner once and ate Baked beans with potatoes, that's all he ever eats.

I think he is missing out on a loveley dinner with cooked vegetablesin winter, or a nice refreshing salad in summer, but he wont try anything new.

Im sorry I didnt catch that. What were you saying ?

AussiePam · Post by **AussiePam** » Fri Dec 14, 2007 3:17 pm

It's traditional in my household to eat the little green blissbombs with one's Chrissie turkey too. Sadly, they are out of season here, and I have to go against my principles and buy them fruz.

Peg · Post by **Peg** » Fri Dec 14, 2007 3:21 pm

jimbo;740194 wrote: whats the differance between a brussel sprout and a booger

kids will eat a booger

:yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl

Chezzie · Post by **Chezzie** » Thu Mar 06, 2008 12:13 pm

Yay

I knew id posted about my beloved Brussel Sprouts on here before

"YOU GO SPROUTS" You rock!!!:wah:

Carolly · Post by **Carolly** » Thu Mar 06, 2008 12:16 pm

Chezzie;794913 wrote: Yay

I knew id posted about my beloved Brussel Sprouts on here before

"YOU GO SPROUTS" You rock!!!:wah:Copy Cat:p:p:wah:

Pheasy · Post by **Pheasy** » Thu Mar 06, 2008 12:17 pm

Chezzie;794913 wrote: Yay

I knew id posted about my beloved Brussel Sprouts on here before

"YOU GO SPROUTS" You rock!!!:wah:

I think Tombstone should make people specify in their profiles if they like brussel sprouts or not. I mean, there are just somethings you need to know about a person

I am thinking about setting up a web page so people can search their area for brussel sprout lovers. Its a safety issue. It could affect house prices in the area too

Chezzie · Post by **Chezzie** » Thu Mar 06, 2008 12:18 pm

Carolly;794926 wrote: Copy Cat:p:p:wah:

Tuck yer claws in and go miawww into lover boys ear lol:wah:

Carolly · Post by **Carolly** » Thu Mar 06, 2008 12:22 pm

Chezzie;794933 wrote: Tuck yer claws in and go miawww into lover boys ear lol:wah:
I dont want him his a tart fgs.........ere a piece of

that may go well with sprouts:D

Chezzie · Post by **Chezzie** » Thu Mar 06, 2008 12:24 pm

Never had brussel sprout tart :wah:

Brussels sprouts with caramelised onions and toasted almonds

Ingredients

200g/1/2lb unsalted butter

3 Spanish onions, peeled and finely sliced

1kg/2.2lb brussels sprouts, peeled and finely shredded

150ml/¼pt vegetable oil

200g/½lb blanched almonds

pinch celery salt

freshly ground pepper

Method

1. Melt 175g/7oz of the butter in a large sauté pan and gently sweat the onions for 6-8 minutes until softened and caramelised.

2. Bring a pan of salted water to the boil and blanch the sprouts for 1 minute. Drain and refresh in ice cold water.

3. Heat the oil in a sauté pan and add the almonds. Fry gently for a few minutes until lightly toasted.

4. Melt the remaining 25g/1oz of butter in a large sauté pan and sweat the sprouts for 3-4 minutes, tossing, until just softened. Stir the onions and almonds through. Season with celery salt and lots of pepper. Serve at once.

yummety yum

Chezzie · Post by **Chezzie** » Thu Mar 06, 2008 12:27 pm

Golden-Crusted Brussels Sprouts Recipe

This is the only way to eat brussels sprouts: cut in half and cooked until deliciously tender inside and perfectly brown and crusted on the outside.

Use brussels sprouts that are on the small size and tightly closed. You can finish these with many different types of cheese but I tend to go for Parmesan when the weather is good. I trade that in for heavier cheeses like gruyere or Gouda in colder weather. I finished them off with some toasted hazelnuts the other night - delicious!

24 small brussels sprouts

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for rubbing

fine-grain sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

1/4 cup grated cheese of your choice

Wash the brussels sprouts well. Trim the stem ends and remove any raggy outer leaves. Cut in half from stem to top and gently rub each half with olive oil, keeping it intact (or if you are lazy just toss them in a bowl with a glug of olive oil).

Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in your largest skillet over medium heat. Don’t overheat the skillet, or the outsides of the brussels sprouts will cook too quickly. Place the brussels sprouts in the pan flat side down (single-layer), sprinkle with a couple pinches of salt, cover, and cook for roughly 5 minutes; the bottoms of the sprouts should only show a hint of browning. Cut into or taste one of the sprouts to gauge whether they’re tender throughout. If not, cover and cook for a few more minutes.

Once just tender, uncover, turn up the heat, and cook until the flat sides are deep brown and caramelized. Use a metal spatula to toss them once or twice to get some browning on the rounded side. Season with more salt, a few grinds of pepper, and a dusting of grated cheese. While you might be able to get away with keeping a platter of these warm in the oven for a few minutes, they are exponentially tastier if popped in your mouth immediately.

Serves 4.

Make this and then tell me you dont like brusseys:p:p

Carolly · Post by **Carolly** » Thu Mar 06, 2008 12:27 pm

Chezzie;794957 wrote: Never had brussel sprout tart :wah:

Brussels sprouts with caramelised onions and toasted almonds

Ingredients

200g/1/2lb unsalted butter

3 Spanish onions, peeled and finely sliced

1kg/2.2lb brussels sprouts, peeled and finely shredded

150ml/¼pt vegetable oil

200g/½lb blanched almonds

pinch celery salt

freshly ground pepper

Method

1. Melt 175g/7oz of the butter in a large sauté pan and gently sweat the onions for 6-8 minutes until softened and caramelised.

2. Bring a pan of salted water to the boil and blanch the sprouts for 1 minute. Drain and refresh in ice cold water.

3. Heat the oil in a sauté pan and add the almonds. Fry gently for a few minutes until lightly toasted.

4. Melt the remaining 25g/1oz of butter in a large sauté pan and sweat the sprouts for 3-4 minutes, tossing, until just softened. Stir the onions and almonds through. Season with celery salt and lots of pepper. Serve at once.

yummety yumIm soooooo confused

How did a gay thread end up getting a bleedin sprout recipe put up on another thread:-5oh this is to much........Im goin for a drive:driving:

qsducks · Post by **qsducks** » Thu Mar 06, 2008 12:27 pm

ROTFLMAO - Ugghh, don't care for them myself and hubby absolutely loves them. Kids won't even touch them. I think I have a frozen box in the back of the freezer somewhere. Just as well, I'll leave them there. :wah:

Chezzie · Post by **Chezzie** » Thu Mar 06, 2008 12:29 pm

Oh noooooooo frozen are grosss ...blergghhhhhhhhh

Have to be fresh and erm nice and tight

Carolly · Post by **Carolly** » Thu Mar 06, 2008 12:30 pm

qsducks;794968 wrote: ROTFLMAO - Ugghh, don't care for them myself and hubby absolutely loves them. Kids won't even touch them. I think I have a frozen box in the back of the freezer somewhere. Just as well, I'll leave them there. :wah:Its like Old Macdonalds Farm here fgs..........pheasants.....bleedin ducks...........all we need now is a goose and we will be well away:rolleyes::D

KarmaDoodle · Post by **KarmaDoodle** » Thu Mar 06, 2008 12:45 pm

I only like Brussel Sprouts when they are covered in butter and salt. Now I can't imagine that is very good for you..lol

AussiePam · Post by **AussiePam** » Thu Mar 06, 2008 1:17 pm

I still like brussels sprouts. Always have. YUMMO.

YZGI · Post by **YZGI** » Thu Mar 06, 2008 1:50 pm

Chezzie;794972 wrote:

Have to be fresh and erm nice and tight

Um er... I agree..

Chezzie · Post by **Chezzie** » Thu Mar 06, 2008 1:52 pm

YZGI;795156 wrote: Um er... I agree..

do you know what the subject is???:wah::wah:

YZGI · Post by **YZGI** » Thu Mar 06, 2008 1:54 pm

Chezzie;795162 wrote: do you know what the subject is???:wah::wah:
Why would you question someone who actually agrees with you?:D

qsducks · Post by **qsducks** » Thu Mar 06, 2008 2:05 pm

Would you also consider Lima Beans to be some sort of child abuse?

Chezzie · Post by **Chezzie** » Thu Mar 06, 2008 2:07 pm

qsducks;795191 wrote: Would you also consider Lima Beans to be some sort of child abuse?

never heard of it hun.???

broad beans now theres child abuse lol

qsducks · Post by **qsducks** » Thu Mar 06, 2008 2:09 pm

Are they the fat little green ones?

Chezzie · Post by **Chezzie** » Thu Mar 06, 2008 2:33 pm

chrisb84uk · Post by **chrisb84uk** » Thu Mar 06, 2008 3:01 pm

Brussel sprouts are EVIL!!

qsducks · Post by **qsducks** » Thu Mar 06, 2008 7:38 pm

Chezzi - that's it! Gross little things, only good in soup. Another bland veggie:wah:

moonpie · Post by **moonpie** » Thu Mar 06, 2008 8:14 pm

I love B Sprouts, my hubby hates them, so I have not had them for a lonnnng time. Might just get me some this weekend!! I hated green peas when I was a kid, but now I like them. I guess your taste changes in time.

valerie · Post by **valerie** » Thu Mar 06, 2008 8:28 pm

Carolly;794974 wrote: Its like Old Macdonalds Farm here fgs..........pheasants.....bleedin ducks...........all we need now is a goose and we will be well away:rolleyes::D

:yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl

Sorry, I hate, loathe, despise and plain out DON'T LIKE brussels sprouts.

We were forced to eat everything no matter what and my mom was NOT

a very good cook. She overcooked everything which was part of the

problem, she'd buy CANNED spinach and serve up this GLOP on your

plate and I just could half upchuck just thinking about it!

As a grown up, I've come to love some veggies, like asparagus, and

green beans, and spinach, and broccoli, that I used to hate as a kid

but brussels sprouts? NEVER AGAIN IN MY LIFETIME.

:D

Chezzie · Post by **Chezzie** » Fri Mar 07, 2008 6:57 am

I think you brussell sprout haters are missing out. Years ago everything was over cooked and sloppy.

These days we dont over cook our veg, personally i like it cooked well but not sloppy, I dont like my veg dipped in boiling water for 5 mins whether it preserves the colour,flavour or vitamins or not.

Those of you with steamers, go buy a bag of srouts, cook them for 10-20 mins, fork testing after 10 mins and taste as you go and I reckon you could be converted again.

:-6

Uncle Kram · Post by **Uncle Kram** » Fri Mar 07, 2008 6:59 am

I love sprouts. I could live on green food alone (maybe a little cheese now and then) and a whole plate of sprouts sounds great.

kazalala · Post by **kazalala** » Fri Mar 07, 2008 7:45 am

Chezzie;794966 wrote: Golden-Crusted Brussels Sprouts Recipe

This is the only way to eat brussels sprouts: cut in half and cooked until deliciously tender inside and perfectly brown and crusted on the outside.

Use brussels sprouts that are on the small size and tightly closed. You can finish these with many different types of cheese but I tend to go for Parmesan when the weather is good. I trade that in for heavier cheeses like gruyere or Gouda in colder weather. I finished them off with some toasted hazelnuts the other night - delicious!

24 small brussels sprouts

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for rubbing

fine-grain sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

1/4 cup grated cheese of your choice

Wash the brussels sprouts well. Trim the stem ends and remove any raggy outer leaves. Cut in half from stem to top and gently rub each half with olive oil, keeping it intact (or if you are lazy just toss them in a bowl with a glug of olive oil).

Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in your largest skillet over medium heat. Don’t overheat the skillet, or the outsides of the brussels sprouts will cook too quickly. Place the brussels sprouts in the pan flat side down (single-layer), sprinkle with a couple pinches of salt, cover, and cook for roughly 5 minutes; the bottoms of the sprouts should only show a hint of browning. Cut into or taste one of the sprouts to gauge whether they’re tender throughout. If not, cover and cook for a few more minutes.

Once just tender, uncover, turn up the heat, and cook until the flat sides are deep brown and caramelized. Use a metal spatula to toss them once or twice to get some browning on the rounded side. Season with more salt, a few grinds of pepper, and a dusting of grated cheese. While you might be able to get away with keeping a platter of these warm in the oven for a few minutes, they are exponentially tastier if popped in your mouth immediately.

Serves 4.

Make this and then tell me you dont like brusseys:p:p

That sounds absolutely yummy Chez!!!! mmmmm sprouts,, i love em:D love all veg actually except garden peas.

Imladris · Post by **Imladris** » Fri Mar 07, 2008 7:53 am

Ban sprouts, they stink when you cook them and they stink when you fart afterwards.

I don't eat them - hubby does..................:yh_sick

flopstock · Post by **flopstock** » Wed Aug 20, 2008 12:56 pm

Srouts are at the right size to harvest and cook up...yummy!:D

Gas does become an issue though.... good thing we are coming up on 'open windows at night' season....

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Wed Aug 20, 2008 4:36 pm

Chezzie;795688 wrote: I think you brussell sprout haters are missing out.

Its brussels sprouts

Damnit ! :-5

Chezzie · Post by **Chezzie** » Mon Nov 10, 2008 3:40 am

Yay its Sprout season:D