Yuck! My mom always made them for dinner because she liked them. My brother and me didn’t. If we didn’t eat them we went without desert. That was fine with us. When I was a mom, I never served them to my children. They would have to try them on there own.
Brussel Sprouts have had the bitterness bred out of them. About 30 years old, scientists identified the chemicals that caused the bitterness and selectively bred the brussel sprouts until the chemicals were gone.
If you haven’t had them since then, give them a try. They are quite good halved, tossed with olive oil, salt and pepper and then roasted in a hot oven until tender.
That depends Brutus, many professions have to be staffed 7 days per week. Police, fire fighters, corrections officers, medical, fast food and convenience stores.
I worked a rotating schedule, 6 days on, 2 off, so Monday was rarely MY “Monday” and every 6th week Monday was my Friday
I have never eaten Brussels sprouts, probably because my mom bought them canned. I should try some my child makes. She is an excellent cook. They are just little cabbages, right? I like cabbage, but raw only. I don’t imagine plain raw Brussels sprouts would be very good.
Brussels get a bad rap because they’re frequently under cooked. They also need to be well seasoned and maybe with butter added. I felt like Brutus did about asparagus spears, but I find that a thin layer of cheese helps a lot.
I, like I suspect so many others, developed distaste for them because of the way they were prepared. The were bought frozen and just boiled in water. No seasoning or anything. They tasted like they were boiled in dirty water.
We had a family member visit Saturday who requested New York strips steaks, twice baked potatoes and grilled brussels sprouts. Everyone gobbled them up, even a 4 year old.
Renatus Profuturus Frigeridus Premium Member almost 2 years ago
Gladys should try the same trick she used on Wilberforce yesterday. On Brussels sprouts I agree with Brutus.
oldpine52 almost 2 years ago
A little Brussels sprouts go a long ways.
CorkLock almost 2 years ago
Brussels are really bad tasting.
Last Rose Of Summer Premium Member almost 2 years ago
I love them. Sliced thin and stir fried. A little Parm cheese, yum!
Ahuehuete almost 2 years ago
In some languages they are called “Brussel cabbages”: In Spanish “Coles de Bruselas”
C almost 2 years ago
Suitable for cast iron cauldrons everywhere
jmworacle almost 2 years ago
I never though of that….
The dude from FL Premium Member almost 2 years ago
You do not need Brussels Sprouts in your life, you’ll be fine!
cubswin2016 almost 2 years ago
I am sure that Garfield would agree with him.
ʲᔆ almost 2 years ago
"HERE KEWPIE!
c’mere, boy – got a treat for ya!"
Pharmakeus Ubik almost 2 years ago
This says more about Gladys cooking skills than anything else. She’s her mother’s daughter, a witch!
djtenltd almost 2 years ago
As long as they’ve been married, Gladys should know which foods Brutus likes and doesn’t like.
Macushlalondra almost 2 years ago
Why does everyone hate Brussels sprouts? I love them. But they shouldn’t serve them in restaurants since everyone hates them.
GROG Premium Member almost 2 years ago
Peas and green beans are higher up on my list.
Grandma Lea almost 2 years ago
Love them; once you have been homeless you learn there are many things worth eating. Otherwise you starve.
nosirrom almost 2 years ago
Brussels sprouts are from Belgium so they must be like Tuesdays to the days of the week.
saylorgirl almost 2 years ago
Yuck! My mom always made them for dinner because she liked them. My brother and me didn’t. If we didn’t eat them we went without desert. That was fine with us. When I was a mom, I never served them to my children. They would have to try them on there own.
ʲᔆ almost 2 years ago
Brussels sprouts are the Jean-Claude Van Damme of vegetables – now eat em before they kick your butt!
zzeek almost 2 years ago
I agree with you Brutus, Bru-yuckie Sprouts are the worstest!
ednorton130 almost 2 years ago
It might have something to do with my first marriage, but I actually liked going back to work on Mondays.
oakie817 almost 2 years ago
i love brussel sprouts!
Doug Taylor Premium Member almost 2 years ago
Mondays get such a bad rap. (and deservedly so)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o2I84-A9duY
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h81Ojd3d2rY
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SsmVgoXDq2w
mfrasca almost 2 years ago
Brussel Sprouts have had the bitterness bred out of them. About 30 years old, scientists identified the chemicals that caused the bitterness and selectively bred the brussel sprouts until the chemicals were gone.
https://www.bhg.com/news/brussels-sprouts-less-bitter/
If you haven’t had them since then, give them a try. They are quite good halved, tossed with olive oil, salt and pepper and then roasted in a hot oven until tender.
Jimmyk939 almost 2 years ago
Horse feathers.
mgl179 almost 2 years ago
I’ll kind of agree with you Brutus. They’re not my favorite veggie but parsnips and turnips are much higher on my list of veggies to avoid.
mgl179 almost 2 years ago
That depends Brutus, many professions have to be staffed 7 days per week. Police, fire fighters, corrections officers, medical, fast food and convenience stores.
I worked a rotating schedule, 6 days on, 2 off, so Monday was rarely MY “Monday” and every 6th week Monday was my Friday
Chris almost 2 years ago
I’m sure Garfield would agree with you on that.
Tony Fletcher Premium Member almost 2 years ago
I love Brussel sprouts. Lightly grilled with a little garlic butter…
More Coffee Please! Premium Member almost 2 years ago
Actually they’re pretty good roasted or air-fried with a little balsamic glaze…
ladykat almost 2 years ago
I love Brussels sprouts.
Just-me almost 2 years ago
Clean your plate Brutus or no dessert for you!
bigplayray almost 2 years ago
Brussels can be good when done right… But Mondays? Always get me down!
MuddyUSA Premium Member almost 2 years ago
Now Brutus has her throughly confused!
Moonkey Premium Member almost 2 years ago
I have never eaten Brussels sprouts, probably because my mom bought them canned. I should try some my child makes. She is an excellent cook. They are just little cabbages, right? I like cabbage, but raw only. I don’t imagine plain raw Brussels sprouts would be very good.
paranormal almost 2 years ago
I used to like Brussel Sprouts but the last ones I ate were bitter.
preacherman Premium Member almost 2 years ago
Brussels get a bad rap because they’re frequently under cooked. They also need to be well seasoned and maybe with butter added. I felt like Brutus did about asparagus spears, but I find that a thin layer of cheese helps a lot.
Dapperdan61 Premium Member almost 2 years ago
Give me Meatloaf Monday over Brussels Sprouts they taste nasty
T... almost 2 years ago
It’s Monday Brutus, it must be Brussels…
T... almost 2 years ago
Brutus, you’re good at your math, excellent ratio…
T... almost 2 years ago
Wilberforce isn’t at the dinner table, he didn’t like the brussel sprouts either?…
l3i7l almost 2 years ago
Double score for Brutus! Brussel sprouts and Monday in one shot.
diegot almost 2 years ago
Love Brussel sprouts! Roasted and with some Balsamic vinegar, TDF.
rhpii almost 2 years ago
Brussel sprouts when consumed, add to global warming. They should be banned or at least taxed heavily.
Brent Rosenthal Premium Member almost 2 years ago
We seem to be on a veggie theme. Gotta disguise them like you did to Wilberforce yesterday Gladys.
Ricky Bennett almost 2 years ago
A little mayo and they taste great!
cuzinron47 almost 2 years ago
I, like I suspect so many others, developed distaste for them because of the way they were prepared. The were bought frozen and just boiled in water. No seasoning or anything. They tasted like they were boiled in dirty water.
SofaKing Premium Member almost 2 years ago
We had a family member visit Saturday who requested New York strips steaks, twice baked potatoes and grilled brussels sprouts. Everyone gobbled them up, even a 4 year old.
ArcticFox Premium Member almost 2 years ago
If Thorny wanted Belgian, he’d choose waffles.
Vandy almost 2 years ago
Brussels sprouts should not be allowed out of Belgium.
raybarb44 almost 2 years ago
Then you cover them with melted cheese just like you start out Mondays with a dozen donuts…..
General Trelane (Ret.) Premium Member almost 2 years ago
Young Theodore Cleaver doesn’t like Brussels sprouts either.
bwest.devore37 almost 2 years ago
I can’t stand the smell when they are cooked.
namelocdet almost 2 years ago
Roast them with Bacon!! Bacon makes EVERYTHING taste better!
Birdman47 almost 2 years ago
Totally dis-agree. I love them. Good sprinkle of salt cut a few slashes in them and sprinkle with malt or apple cider vinegar… Yum.
pca Premium Member almost 2 years ago
I like Brussels Sprouts…Mondays, not so much.
jessegooddoggy almost 2 years ago
Blackened in garlic oil – yummy! But boiled like I suffered thru as a child – blah.