Confessions of a Brussels sprout lover.
Let’s be honest: Brussels sprouts haven’t always had a good reputation. In the past, it was the vegetable that we hid under the table, hoping that the family dog would come to our rescue. But times have changed. Today, Brussels sprouts have become a must-have. Roasted, crispy, topped with bacon or drizzled with balsamic vinegar, they became a real favorite, even for those who swore they would never touch them.
If you’re part of the Brussels sprouts fan club, you’ll probably recognize these signs.
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1. People look at you strangely when you say you love vegetables.
But Brussels sprouts are not just any vegetable. It is THE vegetable par excellence: the one that can be roasted, fried, minced in a salad or put on a pizza. You don’t like all vegetables, you love them.
2. You wonder if you could really turn into one of them
. You eat it several times a week. If your skin ever turns greenish, you’ll know why. (Worth it.)
3. Dinner is never a fight
. No arguments. No negotiations. No dramatic look contest with the forks. When Brussels sprouts are on the menu, everyone at the table is happy — or at least, you are.
4. You dream of eating Brussels sprouts in Brussels.
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