Readers of my posts might remember that last year I was after a variety of Brussels sprouts that was not in any way "child friendly" - I wanted something with plenty of taste.
this year I have been disappointed by the swede I bought for my haggis, neeps and tatties - while wonderfully sweet (and crunchy when raw - it would have made a good if not very tasty cole slaw), the swedy edge that I look for in my mashed neeps was missing.
I remember Bob Flowerdew once saying that swede is really an agricultural crop, not a horticultural one, and therefore not worth growing at home, but I'm willing to give them a bit of space if I could guarantee a nice strong brassica flavour next Hogmanay.
any suggestions? Basically, anything that an under-40 would eat without blenching will probably not be suitable (without wishing to be ageist).
this year I have been disappointed by the swede I bought for my haggis, neeps and tatties - while wonderfully sweet (and crunchy when raw - it would have made a good if not very tasty cole slaw), the swedy edge that I look for in my mashed neeps was missing.
I remember Bob Flowerdew once saying that swede is really an agricultural crop, not a horticultural one, and therefore not worth growing at home, but I'm willing to give them a bit of space if I could guarantee a nice strong brassica flavour next Hogmanay.
any suggestions? Basically, anything that an under-40 would eat without blenching will probably not be suitable (without wishing to be ageist).
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