there are some things that aren't so great about winter.
sworn as i am to a locally produced seasonally available diet i sometimes feel my obligations weigh heavier than they should. take, for example, that little green gem of the winter: the brussel sprout.
i was going to grow some this winter -i found the seeds in my seed drawer last week, but i never got round to it. i think it may have been my taste-buds subliminally controlling my brain that stopped it from happening. when i saw the seeds, still sealed in their little packet, all i could come up with was 'oh well', as i filed them to the back of the drawer to forget again next season.
but you know how it is, right?
mmm, boiled brussel sprouts.
oooh, steamed brussel sprouts.
the opportunities seem endless!
but then something happened.
sometimes something so big happens in your life that you have to share it with your friends (i don't know where i would be without blogging!!!) immediately.
friends, republicans, countryfolk: this may be the moment you have been waiting for.
baked brussel sprouts!
oh yes, cut those babies into quarters; swirl about in a small bath of olive oil and balsamic vinegar; toss in some pine nuts and bake them in the oven for 20 minutes. when they're done shave a bit of parmesan over the top and voilà, bob est ton oncle!
now bring me the next person who dares say brussel sprouts are boring! and i'll cut off their ears.
xxx
mama b
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2 comments:
oh yeah, they are super good baked like that... we mix in a little mustard into the oil and vinegar..its yummy!!!
sounds yummy. our favorite way to cook them chez romatier is to peel the leaves off - like little heads of lettuce (putzy but worth it) and then saute them quick in a little butter. Don't quite whilt them- just soften 'em up. Add Salt pepper et voila! delishly unexpected. PS: tell papa p we got his lovely note and photo last night and will return in kind very shortly. xoxo Alesha
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