Brussel Sprouts

For those of you that already know my Mom, you know how wonderful she is. Many of you that haven’t already met my Mom, will have a mere glimpse into how kind and caring she is from the next statement. I had Brussel sprouts for the FIRST TIME in my life last Tuesday night. Yes, many of you can’t believe that I wasn’t subjected to them as a child, and yes, I know my Mom rocks for not having made me eat them as a kid.

At any rate, everyone complains about them soooo much that I figured I should try them. I was making a beer-can chicken in my oven and figured it would be nice to have some roasted veggies along side. I cut up some potatoes, parsnips, carrots and Brussel sprouts. I tossed the veggies in some olive oil, salt, pepper and rosemary and cooked them in a pan beside the chicken for a little over an hour. I’ll admit that the smell leaves a little to be desired but Brussel sprouts really aren’t bad at all. All of you Brussel Sprout lovers feel free to leave a comment. Be proud of your love for the sprout!