Farm Fresh: Brussel Sprouts

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 22:20:49 +0000

BRUSSEL SPROUTS are available both on the stalk and loose at many local farmers' markets from late fall through early spring in the U.S. The brussel sprout is a member of the cabbage family and was likely cultivated in ancient Rome. They were grown possibly as early as the 13th century in what is now Belgium. The first written reference dates to the vegetable was in 1587. During the 16th century, they were popular in the southern Netherlands and eventually spread throughout the cooler parts of Northern Europe. Brussel sprouts came to the US when French settlers brought them to Louisiana, but nowadays most of the production is in California, with a smaller percentage of the crop grown in Washington and New York. To the north, Ontario, Canada produces approximately 1,000 tons per year. Jessica Newell with the Arroyo Grande, California Wednesday morning market gave us some tips on how to pick fresh brussel sprouts and also a recipe for one tasty way to prepare the vegetable.

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