Never Be Afraid to Try Different Things

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Real Estate Agent with Long and Foster REALTORS®, Gainesville, VA VA License # 0225089470

When I was a kid, brussel spouts were the worst vegetable you could put on my plate.  They tasted bitter, mushy and awful.  I would do my best to eat as many as I could, but it was not an easy task.  And since becoming an adult, I'd managed to stay away from that particular veggie.

About two months ago I was in a local supermarket.  They had a brussel sprout dish that was very visually appealing in their prepared food case.  I boldly went out on a limb and asked for a sample.  YUM!  This was not the way I remembered brussel sprouts.  They pleased my palette.  Couldn't believe it!

Since then, I've eaten them about once a week.  Every time I am delighted.  But had I not stepped outside my own memories, I would not know that brussel sprouts are acually quite tasty. 

It never hurts to try something new.  Or to try something you previously disliked.  You might surprise yourself.

 

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Sharon Richards
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Chris Ann - I don't like brussel spouts either and I am not eating them today.  Did you get the recipe or how did they cook the brussel spouts?

Mar 27, 2009 03:11 PM #1
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Trey Thurmond
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Chris Ann

My wife tells me thay are very nutritious and that men should make them apart of their regular diet....still not my favorite, but I will eat them.

Mar 27, 2009 03:43 PM #2
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Chris Ann:  As you said... you boldly went out on a limb... tried something new... and yikes... brussel sprouts are now yummy.  Such courage in the face of such painful memories.  You Go, Girl !

Mar 27, 2009 03:47 PM #3
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Martha Brown
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Chris Ann- I happen to love brussel sprouts when they are cooked right. cant seem to get pass bambi or lambsy yet though. the visual gets me every time.

Mar 27, 2009 04:30 PM #4
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You mean like Green Eggs and Ham?   LOL   BTW, Chris Ann, I love brussel sprouts too!!   :)

Mar 27, 2009 05:00 PM #5
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Sharon:  Cut them in half and pan fry them for a few minutes, then oven roast them.  Olive oil, salt and pepper is all I put in the pan.  The store used bacon too.  Everthing is better with bacon.

Trey:  I don't know why I suddenly like them, but I do.  I was getting really tired of broccoli. 

Karen Anne:  I guess I didn't realize just how much our palette changes as we get older.

Mar 28, 2009 01:16 AM #6
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Martha:  I must be honest, I have no idea what you are talking about.  If Randy is right and it's from Green Eggs and Ham, I'll have refresh myself on the book.

Randy:  Glad I tried them again.  I'm not usually very adventurous with my food.

Mar 28, 2009 01:19 AM #7
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Chris Ann...

Nice photo! I love Brussels sprouts, and they were always a favorite of my daughter. I still prepare them for her every time she comes home.

But you're right, we need to try new things. I had a friend who would never touch sushi and now he's "hooked!"

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Mar 28, 2009 01:29 AM #8
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It's amazing how our tastes seem to change over time. I too am a firm believer in trying new things.

Mar 28, 2009 07:48 AM #9
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Richard:  I'm like your friend with sushi.  Refused to try.  Once I did, I didn't understand why I had waited so long.  Thanks for the feature and the compliment on the photo.

JL:  Same goes for house hunting.  I always end up with buyers who are absolutely adamant against certain things.  When they "try them on" they often change their minds. 

Mar 28, 2009 08:55 AM #10
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I also toss some crushed red pepper flakes and fresh grated parmasen cheese right at the end, otherwise I do the same recipe.  That's the only way Keith will eat them and he actually asks for them.  Never ate brussels sprouts before until I did it that way.

Mar 28, 2009 09:00 AM #11
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Darlene:  I'll have to try that next time.  Sounds great. 

Mar 28, 2009 09:09 AM #12
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Oh Chris you're tempting me.  I too am a non-fan.  I remember the very pungent odor that drifted through the elementary school cafeteria and hallways and that alone turned me off to them.  My mom and husband would be shocked if I gave them a try...thanks. 

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Ginger:  What torture!  The schools used to serve them.  I would have starved.

Apr 05, 2009 08:34 AM #14
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