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1. Believe it or not, after first tasting them, I thought Brussels sprouts were delicious.
2. When I buy them as individual heads, I like to slice off the very base of the Brussels sprouts because the base has often lost moisture in the store and may be tougher and more fibrous.
3. Brussels sprouts prefer cool weather and are strong enough to thrive with light frosts.
4. Brussels sprouts should be cooked rapidly to prevent them from becoming pasty.
5. Although it is related to the wild variety of cabbage, which was used for thousands of years, it would appear that the Brussels sprout as we know it today was developed only a few centuries ago in northern Europe, close to Brussels, the city after which it is named.
6. The addition of butter helps augment the nuttiness of the Brussels sprouts.
7. Frozen Brussels sprouts will keep for about one year.
8. Unlike the other members of the cabbage family, Brussels sprouts are only eaten cooked.
ONE MOMENT -- If you have the persistence to go through the second half of this article, relative to Brussels Sprouts, you will definitely learn one or two things that will prove very useful to you. Keep on reading and be well up to date. We have found a few additional facts (see below) that will also help you:
1. For a really good meal, cook Brussels sprouts 2 to 3 minutes to begin to soften, and then add broth.
2. Although Brussels sprouts are becoming available all year round, senior British foodies will not buy them until there has been a frost on them before harvesting.
3. Growing this vegetable in warmer weather can result in bitter Brussels sprouts.
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