Confessions of a Brussels sprout lover. Let’s be honest: Brussels sprouts haven’t always had the best reputation. They used to be the vegetable you’d discreetly slip under the table, hoping the family dog would come to the rescue. But times have changed. Today, the Brussels sprout has undergone a real transformation. Roasted, crispy, tossed with bacon bits, or drizzled with balsamic vinegar, it has become a must-have—even for those who swore they’d never touch one. If you’re a member of the Brussels sprout fan club, you’ll likely relate to these points. 1. People give you strange looks when you say you love vegetables. But the Brussels sprout isn’t just any vegetable. It is *the* ultimate vegetable: you can roast it, fry it, shave it into a salad, or put it on a pizza. You don’t love *all* vegetables. You love *this one*. 2. You wonder if you might eventually turn into one. You eat them several times a week. If your skin ever takes on a greenish hue, you’ll know why. (It’s worth it.) 3. Dinner time is never a battlefield. No arguments. No negotiations. No dramatic standoffs over the plate. When Brussels sprouts are on the menu, everyone at the table is happy—or at least, *you* are. 4. You dream of eating them in Brussels. (Read more on the next page)
Honestly, does anyone here actually eat Brussels sprouts?
