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Back in the medieval ages, brussels sprouts were considered pretty dangerous vegetables. People in parts of Europe, especially Britain believed that demons are hiding inside brussels sprouts. What they did to avoid ingesting a demon is they cut a small cross into each sprout before cooking and eating them. They thought this would save them from the illness the demon would cause them. This is pretty funny to hear about because there is really no rational explanation as to why people would think demons hide in food…but it was a common belief in the medieval ages.
Personally, I love brussels sprouts demon or no demon…:))
I love the Brussels sprouts … I have not yet found a demon ?
I believe the story, write up with the good.
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Excellent informative post
I’ve always loved brussels sprouts – they are something we always look forward to every winter! They are best when the plants have had a touch of frost on them, because this tightens them up.
There is a reason for cutting a cross in the base that has nothing to do with warding off demons! This helps to open the base and allow boiling water to get into the tougher part of the sprout, thus cutting down the cooking time.
I completely agree with you. Make sure there is butter and I will eat a bowl full.
It makes sense with the cross, I think they figured that out back then but added a superstitious element to it.
Do you believe in fairy tales?
No I obviously don’t believe it I was just sharing funny medieval stories…
I have only had them once, but I liked them
Maybe because demons on that ages mostly have little shape.
True, they were thought to be able to hide in any small object
Can you imagine, if every each small brussels sprouts contain one demon, then how many demon can stay in us? lol
We don’t have these, so how do they taste?
Like cabbage mixed with asparagus or broccoli.
Ahhh ok I can imagine already the taste.
Well, I was planning on buying some, but if it is evil I may not lol. Funny but interesting
I wonder why they chose the brussel sprout specifically…imagine having to carve small crosses into each sprout every time…
Tons of people say they hate brussel sprouts and 9 out of 10 have never even tried them. I love them.