George wrote: > Last winter we grew cauliflower, first time in 30 plus years that we got > curds. The broccoli was wonderful and we can generally grow it and kale > without to much trouble. The broccoli we eat, the kale we grow as a trap > crop for loopers. I have little luck with cauliflower...good luck with broccoli (with the exception of the Romanesco variety). Kale is one of my favorites; I love to eat it. > Makes a Texian deathly > ill to think of eating a sheep or even tasting sprouts. Yechh! Now, George. I am a Texian and I am right fond of lamb. And Brussels Sprouts are almost as good as a mess pinto beans beside a big pile of ribs. On the other hand, what the British do to both sheep (mutton) and sprouts is criminal. The mutton is high and the sprouts have been cooked to death. Tender sprouts steamed crisp-tender are one of the great treats of life. Catharine