On Fri, 1 Mar 2013 18:45:15 -0800 (PST), "
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>On Mar 1, 10:22*am, sf > wrote:
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>> It says here that almost one in four people taste bitterness in
>> brussels sprouts, so I guess it's them and not the sprouts that are to
>> blame. *So, beet, cilantro and now brussels sprouts people. *It's you,
>> not the plant, so stop it already. *The rest of us will continue to
>> enjoy them.
>> <http://www.rachaelraymag.com/fun-how-to/get-real-guide/how-to-learn-t...>
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>Fine, eat all of these vegetables you want but don't chide the rest of
>us who can't abide those bittle little cabbages and no, it is not from
>my childhood.

Brussels sprouts are a big crop on Lung Guyland... the reason some
find them bitter is because they buy those that are too old... even
regular head cabbage becomes bitter when it's been around too long
after harvest. Freshly picked brussels sprouts makes the Champagne of
cole slaw.