Comments on: Brussels Sprouts: A Recipe and A Challenge

By: Wendy

Wendy — Tue, 27 Nov 2007 19:54:42 +0000

Lucy – Get ready to be even more impressed!

Freya – I haven’t managed to roast them successfully yet.

David – I thought that too!

SH – Not sure. I do cross them thought I haven’t tried not doing so. Feel an experiment coming on…

By: SH

SH — Tue, 27 Nov 2007 18:20:58 +0000

But how big are the sprouts?

I never put a cross in Brussels, myself. Seems a complete waste of time to me. But then I’m also of the school of thought that you should keep them well away from boiling water. I’ve done them with smoked tofu (which is pretty much the only kind I eat as it actually has some flavour), and it’s a rather good combination.

By: David Hall

David Hall — Tue, 27 Nov 2007 17:04:57 +0000

I used to hate sprouts. Now I love them.

i reckon 38 sprouts. Pity the people who have to suffer the after effects……

By: Freya

Freya — Tue, 27 Nov 2007 16:00:36 +0000

I hate boiled sprouts but I’ve been experimenting with roasting them and they get a great flavour that way. This looks like a great recipe!
My guess is 53 sprouts in one sitting!

By: Lucy

Lucy — Tue, 27 Nov 2007 08:27:50 +0000

You do make me laugh Wendy! Senior moment!

A long ago comment. I’ve never, ever forgotten how ‘impressive’ his skills are!

By: Wendy

Wendy — Tue, 27 Nov 2007 07:56:09 +0000

Alison – Think you’d have to be a big fan to eat 60. But it’s not the right answer!

Lucy – Do you???? I’ve mentioned it before?? Can’t remember. Having a senior moment. Will say this though, when I contacted him last night to confirm the amount I discovered I was mistaken… Still in shock by the answer.

By: Lucy

Lucy — Tue, 27 Nov 2007 02:31:37 +0000

I know – but won’t spoil the fun. Suffice to say no-one’s close yet!!

By: alison

alison — Mon, 26 Nov 2007 20:23:26 +0000

i’d say 60 brussel sprouts but then i’m a big fan (and no, have never had 60 at one sitting but he’s going for a record, yes?)

By: Wendy

Wendy — Mon, 26 Nov 2007 19:56:40 +0000

John – Love the orange ideas. Will have to try it out.

Shona – Think Andy’s going to be rather surprised!

Annemarie – Sprouts aren’t the most popular veg, I know. If they’re over cooked they are AWFUL!

Anh – It’s only been in the last couple of years that I’ve begun adoring them.

Sophie – I know people that refuse to sit at a table with a sprout!

Deb – I’ll post my favourite sprout recipe next month. It’s a Christmas must!

By: Deb

Deb — Mon, 26 Nov 2007 15:32:56 +0000

It took me quite awhile to acquire a taste for the sprouts. Mike likes them just steamed with butter and olive oil, but I have to have something else with mine to mask some of the taste. Last night I made Shaved Brussel Sprouts with Carmelized Shallots, which I found in the November issue of Bon Apetit magazine. It was a nice dish that was quick and easy and the Shallots added a nice touch to the dish.
Wow, couldn’t he find something else to challenge himself with besides brussel sprouts! If he makes it a day long challenge, I would say 60…