In Defense of Brussels Sprouts
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When I ask people if they like Brussels sprouts the answer I receive is rarely, shall we say, less than enthusiastic. When it comes to these small green powerhouses, people are rarely undecided. Often, I am answer with a definitive "no," followed by a look of disgust at my even suggestive these miniature cabbages of terror. However, after further inquiry, I find that most people have either A) not had them in a very long time, B) never prepared the sprouts themselves, or C) can't actually recall the last time they had them.
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Halloween candy. Ugh.
Truth is, I don’t even like it. Maybe it’s because I have re-trained my taste buds to enjoy better quality food or maybe it’s because I know what’s in the candy and how it impacts my body (headaches & breakouts anyone?).
But there it sat, staring at me.
I knew it wasn't worth it. Sure, I love peanut butter and chocolate together. So Reese’s are a temptation. But truth is, the dark chocolate peanut butter cups from Trader Joe’s and Justin‘s peanut butter cups are better than Reese’s.
I said what I said.