A journal of my home vegetable garden. Skippy thinks it's his garden, but I've been gardening here for 20 years. We're located near Boston (USDA zone 6). I have a big community garden plot and a small plot in my yard. I try to grow all of my family's vegetables using sustainable organic methods.
I finally got my courage up to try Brussels sprouts. As a child - I DID NOT like them, but Eastern Standard (Boston MA) has a delicious recipe with bacon that I loved!! I've never grown Brussels sprouts, but this could be a good new vegetable to try next year.
Brussels sprouts and and kale are about all that's left in the gardens here now. Maybe I can get a photo to add here tomorrow.
Labels: brussels sprouts
posted by kathy at 12/02/2011 09:54:00 PM
"A well planned garden
bathed in rain and sun.
A faithful laborer...
and the harvest shall come."
...Nancy Simms Taylor
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7 Comments:
I love them steamed with a little bit of coarse sea salt. Yumm!
December 02, 2011 10:55 PM
They're also good broiled, with a little olive oil and yes salt. I think it's superfun cutting them off the stalk!
December 03, 2011 12:23 AM
Bacon and chesnuts and brussels go well together! Makes the brussels taste wonderful. Really.
December 03, 2011 5:43 AM
You are brave. I have learned, finally, never to grow something we don't normally eat anyhow, no matter how noble my intentions. To be honest, though, even though I was not raised eating Brussels sprouts, I just LOVE the way the PLANT looks. Delightful!
Like an alien.
And I'd love to see my chickens react to it. =)
Looking forward to any photos you post. Your posts are always inspiring. =)
btw: and edifying. I did not know until I got the "you misspelled it" red-dot underline that it's Brussels sprouts. Thought it was brussel sprouts. Clearly, a phonetic learner. =)
December 03, 2011 11:36 AM
I too have only recently dared to attempt to replace childhood memories of flabby, overcooked frozen brussels sprouts. A quick stir-fry/steam of halved sprouts was a good start, but chestnuts and bacon sound incredible. Must try that next!
December 03, 2011 11:37 AM
everything is better with bacon! my first time enjoying brussels sprouts was with bacon and fried shallots.
ive tried to grow brussels sprouts and i have had weird problems with teeny tiny bugs.. but maybe thats cos of where i bought the plants
December 03, 2011 1:42 PM
For those who don't eat bacon: Try cooking your brussels sprouts with thinly sliced shallots and a touch of maple syrup - absolutely delicious! I recently learned that maple syrup is very nutritious, too - even better! I've planted brussels sprouts for the first time this year, too. Fingers crossed.
December 04, 2011 2:59 PM
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