We’ve always loved sprouts in our family – they absolutely make a winter roast and Christmas dinner just wouldn’t be the same without them. So usually at this time of year, when people are constantly debating whether or not they like sprouts and how we can make them more appealing for youngsters, I get very frustrated. There’s absolutely nothing wrong with the great British sprout – you just have to learn to love them from an early age. And you have to cook them to “a point” and not the way school did them. But even I am quite excited at the turning point we may be witnessing this year in the development of the humble sprout. One particular upmarket supermarket chain has bought up a new breed of British bred sprout which they’re going to market up until Christmas as “child friendly” – grown in Lincolnshire and available only in one food chain! They’re apparently going to taste sweeter than the regular sprout, without the usual slightly bitter aftertaste. This is a great step forward. Must do a tasting as soon as possible.
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