Is it true that winter frosts improve the taste of brussel sprouts
Is it true that winter frosts improve the flavor of brussel sprouts?
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I really think that they do - and parsnips most definitely!
3 Dec, 2008
Spritz you have beaten me again.
When the temperature drops below 40 degrees F, enzymes take over, turning starches to sugar
3 Dec, 2008
Thanks for the science, Docbob!
3 Dec, 2008
They certainly do from a great sprout lover, I wont touch one otherwise,( Farmers daughter ) not the best of jobs in the freezing cold!! I can assure you.
4 Dec, 2008
But worth it DD2 - especially when par-boiled, then fried in butter with chestnuts. Mmm!
4 Dec, 2008
MMMMmmmmmmmmmm Love Sprouts Maybe il grow some of these along with my Potatoes :)
4 Dec, 2008
Nariz that sounds rather interesting, I like chestnuts, will give that one a go thanks for that.
4 Dec, 2008
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~ i have heard that~and definitely parsnips!To get my kids to eat sprouts I always cheated and put a small amount of sugar in the water....worked a treat!
3 Dec, 2008