Wee Sprouts

I know that Jack climbed up a magical beanstalk, but when I saw this woody branch in my CSA basket a few days ago, I imagined him climbing up it instead, using the bulbous growths as steps all the way up to the hungry giant's lair.



There are days when the newspaper cooking gets to be too much, and all I want is a plate of steamed vegetables for dinner. That majestic stalk yielded a small serving of delicate little brussels sprouts, perfect for one not-so-hungry girl. Aren't they cute?

Comments

[Angie]

These look fabulous. I love tiny, fresh brussel sprouts. I hear what you are saying about steamed vegetables for dinner. I get the same kind of cravings, too, especially after eating a lot of heavy foods (or a trip to Germany).

[J]

hi luisa, and they are cute...it's always remarkable how much more flavour the tiny little buds manage to pack...

[Luisa]

Hi Angie - I figure it must be our bodies telling us something about what we need, nutrient-wise.

Hi J - they're much more trouble than big vegetables, but the baby ones really taste amazing.