Comments on: On Brussels Sprouts, or, a Reluctant Love Letter

By: Jenna

Jenna — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 14:54:24 +0000

Hello my darling Nicole! I really related to this blog. There are so many things that I am craving this time of year, but alas, apples and pumpkins are imported and just not the same. Sigh. However, I am asking for your help with something. One of the many lovely things we have here are dates. And they’ve just been harvested! There are yellow dates, red dates, and brown dates. Who knew?! So I’ve been buying them but I’m starting to run out of options. Do you have any “great date” recipes tucked away in your magic kitchen?? I would be ever so grateful!

By: temim

temim — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 14:37:24 +0000

omg please remind me to give you this orgasmic recipe for brussels sprouts with shallot-mustard butter. i’m *obsessed* with said homely sprouts. mm. mazel tov.

By: robin @ caviar and codfish

robin @ caviar and codfish — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 21:09:43 +0000

First of all – so awesome that you were on NPR! I just listened to your piece and, it’s funny, that’s exactly how imagined you voice would sound like. :)

Glad you got into brussel sprouts! I feel like they are the “meatiest” vegetable – really dense and, I dunno, there’s that (don’t know a better word for it) methane flavor. Everyone says to cook it for a short time but I actually like to braise them in butter, browned shallots, and water in a covered pan for 30 minutes or a little more, so they are really really tender.

And since you mentioned cauliflower – there’s a recipe in Gourmet this month for risotto with cauliflower and brie. We made it last night and it’s sooooo very good!

By: Jesse

Jesse — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 13:29:03 +0000

I’ve always loved brussel sprouts too. But my husband hates them. One day last year he saw something on tv that some people have a gene that makes them taste bitterness really strongly, and the culprit is usually the brussel sprout… so there he was on his high horse about how his taste was justified. So it’ll be Thanksgiving dinner before I try sprouts with tahini… I can’t wait. I’ve never thought of it and it sounds amazing!

By: Brian Kliewer

Brian Kliewer — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 18:25:14 +0000

I love brussel sprouts. Always have. The same goes for cauliflower.

About your weather experiences.. It sounds pretty much like our summer here in Maine. We had plenty of rain and fog and then sunshine from the second half of August on. But we never did get enough heat. :( Now I’m going to subscribe to your newsletter. :)

By: david s

david s — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 15:50:36 +0000

lovely. also really good roasted in garlic butter, or sauteed with crushed peppers (the hotter, the better). i’ve become a brussel fiend this year.

By: dawn

dawn — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 15:48:15 +0000

i have always loved brussels sprouts. i was the weird kid who loved vegetables, and sprouts were my favorite – even the nasty, overcooked ones. i had to make them myself because even my parents weren’t down with them. mike made a small batch of sauteed ones for me last thanksgiving and found not only that he loved them, but they were the first side dish to disappear. vindicated! xo, d

By: Lunch at 11:30

Lunch at 11:30 — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 14:30:51 +0000

omg i am *so happy* you finally got on board, nicolina!!! and they’re so easy, right?? mmmm-hmmmmm now i’m hungry!

(P.S. thanks for calling me smart!! awww bff….)

By: justrun

justrun — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 11:41:57 +0000

Isn’t it so strange? I hated them as a kid. HATED THEM. And now? I am loving them more and more. Do you think I’ll get laughed at if I actually bring them to Thanksgiving dinner? :)