Veggie With a Bad Rap
Fear, loathe, horror, disgust . . . All things I’ve heard in reference to Brussels sprouts. So it was with some trepidation that I embarked on dinner tonight. Lately it seems that this vegetable has been every where. I’ve seen it in magazines, on blogs, on TV. I couldn’t remain out of the loop, so I decided to give them a try. Verdict = not too shabby. I mean they aren’t broccoli (the love of my vegetable eating heart), but they are good, and I will definitely eat them again.
I used most of a Rachael Ray magazine recipe and I added bacon and deleted candied almonds. It ended up being Brussels Sprouts, Bow Ties, and Bacon. I roasted the sprouts in the oven with some olive oil, salt and garlic. I cooked some bacon and then basically followed the recipe from there. To be fair; little can taste bad when mixed with bacon and goat cheese. It was a really nice warm dinner to eat on this snowy, snowy day.
Tomorrow, I’m not going into work because I have a doctor’s appointment. It will be nice to sleep in. Also, I’m going to my first spin class. I’m a little nervous, but everyone says it’s a great work out. We’ll see.
This is post 101. I’ve been keeping a blog on and off apparently for the last 5 years. It’s crazy. I read a few of my old posts last night and while a lot of things have changed (I’m not in grad school anymore; thank goodness) a lot of things are still the same (I’m muddling my way through the kitchen).
A Crumb Falls 
This site was such a pleasure to visit. Your veggie wrap looks great! Well presented, clean, clear and beautiful photos. I shall be returning for another delicious bite. Thank you for sharing,
Cheers, Gaby
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Gaby,
Thanks for the sweet comment. I’ve added you to my Google reader. Getting to Know your Chef was very interesting.
Oh Clarice, brussel sprouts have become my favorite vegetable. Roasted or sauteed until blackened ( the blackened edges are important it seems) and they are my favorite part of any meal. Who knew!? Jason made us try them last year, and I an so glad I did. If you ever have any truffle oil in the house, add a little to the sprouts, it really makes them come alive 🙂
Jeremy’s not a huge fan, but I see many more of them in my future. I’ll gladly keep them to myself and not share. Thanks for the comment. I hope you’re doing well.