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[-] FlyingSquid@lemmy.world 8 points 4 months ago

Since when do the British not like Brussels sprouts?

[-] shasta@lemm.ee 20 points 4 months ago

Since they left the EU and now anything from Brussels costs more

[-] snugglesthefalse@sh.itjust.works 5 points 4 months ago

Me and my sister don't like them so that's at least 2 of us

[-] FlyingSquid@lemmy.world 0 points 4 months ago

George Bush Sr. famously hated them. For some reason, people found that funny. I didn't get it then and I still don't get it.

[-] TempermentalAnomaly@lemmy.world 1 points 4 months ago
[-] FlyingSquid@lemmy.world 1 points 4 months ago
[-] TempermentalAnomaly@lemmy.world 1 points 4 months ago* (last edited 4 months ago)

Cool. But that's also what people didn't like about them.
Also, without growing an old strain yourself, I'm not sure where you're getting bitter ones these days.

[-] FlyingSquid@lemmy.world 1 points 4 months ago

I’m not getting bitter ones these days. And it’s disappointing.

[-] funkless_eck@sh.itjust.works 4 points 4 months ago* (last edited 4 months ago)

it's not that we don't like them - but more that they're more winter/holiday focused (speaking generally), and usually roasted rather than fried.

But also, Brussels are on the menu everywhere (edit: where i am) in the US. middle of July, at a bar, get a side of Brussels. I don't think Brussels are served commonly at Sunday lunch year round in the uk.

[-] Riven@lemmy.dbzer0.com 6 points 4 months ago

What region if you don't mind me asking. I've lived in a couple of US states on the west coast and I've never encountered Brussel sprouts so casually and definitely never fried. It's usually in a part of a dinner at a 'nice' sit down restaurant and always roasted in the oven.

[-] FlyingSquid@lemmy.world 3 points 4 months ago

Where in the U.S.? Lots of people hate them. In fact, I've never seen a side of Brussels sprouts just given to you as a side. Maybe it's an option, but there are always other options.

[-] catsdoingcatstuff@lemmy.nz 2 points 4 months ago

DC area checking in. They are super popular right now, especially roasted or deep fried. Fortunately, I haven't seen anyone serving the boiled nasties my mom used to make...

[-] funkless_eck@sh.itjust.works 1 points 4 months ago

British ex pat in Atlanta, Georgia here

We like sprouts.

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