[Flickr: Barbara L. Hansen] My long-term relationship with brussels sprouts has, like so many, had its ups and downs. I remember my mother pulling the glistening round gems out of the oven before dinner, when I would instinctively begin performing my most theatrical "I am a kid so I am not supposed to like these at all" routine. Secretly, though, my mouth was watering and I could hardly wait to sink my teeth into a buttery, tender sprout. Today, I have dropped the dramatics and proudly label myself as an avid brussels sprouts fan. Approaching the peak season of this delicious vegetable, it is time to eat brussels sprouts as often (and with as much pride!) as possible. Some...
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Eat Real Although I love eating the crisp outer leaves of roasted brussels sprouts, it never occurred to me to focus on the leaves and roast them to a crisp. Sandy Smith of Eat Real shares a recipe for brussels sprouts chips, in which the outer leaves are separated from the centers and everything is tossed with salt, pepper, and olive oil before roasting. "When I make these, there are never, ever any leftovers," Smith says. Related Kale Chips: Healthy Alternative to Potato Chips Dinner Tonight: Dan Barber's Brussels Sprouts Golden-Crusted Brussels Sprouts Essentials: Roasted Brussels Sprouts...
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Photograph from Kent Wang Tired of traditional Christmas trees? Try a Brussel's sprouts Christmas tree this season: It looks pretty and has the potential to taste good. [via The Kitchn] Related Dinner Tonight: Dan Barber's Brussels Sprouts Golden-Crusted Brussels Sprouts Essentials: Roasted Brussels Sprouts...
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The hoards of people stocking up for the Thanksgiving holiday on Sunday made the Hollywood Farmers' Market (map) feel like Lollapalooza with vegetables, which means the upcoming Santa Monica market on Wednesday may end up looking like Burning Man at the beach. The best way to battle the crowds this time of year is to hit the market with a plan and a heavy helping of patience. With that in mind, the Southern California farmers' markets have almost everything you need to have a delicious Thanksgiving. Don’t forget to thank your farmers! Turkeys Dozens of people lined up early this morning to pick up their organic, pastured turkeys from the folks at Healthy Family Farms, who also had an on-farm...
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Photograph from Rochelle Hartman on Flickr At Pike Place Market in Seattle, WA, you may not be able to find Brussels sprouts. But little green balls of death? Yes!...
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