Why Brussels sprouts are back on the menu

Karen Hardy
July 13 2021 - 12:00am
Brussels sprouts are back in vogue. Picture: Karleen Minney
Brussels sprouts are back in vogue. Picture: Karleen Minney

It's hard for those of us who grew up in the 1970s and 80s to understand why Brussels sprouts are back in vogue. Back then, your mother just boiled them until they were a grey, sulphurous, soggy blob. Generations of children were traumatised and vowed never to serve them to their own children.

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Karen Hardy

Karen Hardy

Canberra Times lifestyle reporter

I've covered a few things here at The Canberra Times over the years, from sport to education. But now I get to write about the fun stuff - where to eat, what to do, places to go, people to see. Let me know about your favourite things. Email: karen.hardy@canberratimes.com.au

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