I am an ex-Anglican Vicar, who has now come to recognise that the fullness of the faith is to be found only within the Catholic Church. I now rejoice to be a Catholic, and share in the fullness of the truth. I am married and working as a Catholic lay Chaplain. I am also studying for an MA in Catholic theology. As a convert I am often amazed at how "cradle" Catholics can fail to recognise the beauty of their faith... so I will do all I can to proclaim it here!He has a post on "Xmas" with a picture of what must be one of the worst Christmas Cards ever: a pile of Brussels Sprouts. I don't know if this is also true in America but here in England, Brussels Sprouts are traditionally served with Christmas dinner and equally traditionally detested.
The article on Wikipedia Brussels Sprout discusses briefly whether it should be Brussel Sprouts and whether it is Britain's most hated vegetable (2002 survey) or the fifth favourite (2005 survey).
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That is, without a doubt, the worst Christmas card I've ever seen.
Yes, brussels sprouts are a Christmas tradition in America, though fading. People complain about them, too. Let them. That leaves more of them for me. I love the things.
By the way, the people who claim to hate brussels sprouts are usually overcooking them.
Yes, Thank you for the link to David's blog, and
No, Brussels Sprouts are not detested - at least they weren't in my family. My late mother had this superb recipe for sprouts with chestnuts ... Memories of childhood meals return!
I love brussel's sprouts. must be weird.
Now hang on. Some of us like Brussels Sprouts!
Although putting them on a "Christmas" card is baffling, I agree.
Brussels sprouts are not usually served with Christmas dinner here in the United States, but they are equally detested.
I recently saw in a supermarket a stalk of Brussels sprouts -- about two feet long, with the sprouts stuck on them like the little malignant growths they are. I thought about getting one but decided ... naaah, I'll pass.
I hate them. They are obviously the work of the Devil!!!
The trick with brussel sprouts is to pick the smaller ones, boil them in well salted water for no more than 7-8 minutes, drain them promptly, and then toss them in a little butter. I also like to grate a little nutmeg over them, but that's optional.
When brussel sprouts get too big, they lose their nice nutty flavour and become like bitter little cabbages.
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