Tue
Feb 12
2008
Feb 12
2008
Corny Flower?
Romanesco Cauliflower
Corny-flower. Slowly pedaling toward 60, my father still won’t eat cauliflower. He calls it names and turns his nose and vehemently refuses to eat it. He hates it with a passion usually reserved for Brussels sprouts and broccoli and, not surprisingly, there’s a reason. Cauliflower is a cruciferous vegetable, a member of the cabbage family, actually, and when overcooked it emits the same sulfur compounds. You wouldn’t lick a wet dog or munch on a spent match, would you? So why would you eat vegetables that make your nose hairs curl? Continue reading »
