Sprouts were believed to have been cultivated in Italy in Roman times, and possibly as early as the 1200s in Belgium. The modern Brussels sprout that we are familiar with was first cultivated in large quantities in Belgium (hence the name "Brussels" sprouts) as early as 1587, with their introduction into the U.S. in the 1800s.
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They have the capacity to look like something other than a Brussels sprout— "Do fish ever get seasick."
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When upright I see a tree—"The tree is more than first a seed, then a stem, then a living trunk, and then dead timber. The tree is a slow, enduring force straining to win the sky. —Antoine de Saint-Exupéry
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They often aren't invited to social gatherings.—“Reputation is an idle and most false imposition; oft got without merit, and lost without deserving.”— William Shakespeare
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I like sprouts but some of these people have gone overboard. Great post.
joycephotography · 2008-04-09: 20:30
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I love the info and the fresh green of these photo..the last one my fav.. I like them alot ..:)
Lindyart · 2008-04-09: 20:42
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Nice photos!!!!
Marieluska · 2008-04-09: 21:28
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wow, that is an interesting task to take on, not one that I would want to. nice photos.
CJLata · 2008-04-09: 21:32
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Great post. It's been a while since I've learned anything new about brussel sprouts, I have to admit. The pics, the commentary, and the quotes are great.
turndaround · 2008-04-09: 22:04
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Sprouts are in definitely. Some of these "heads" look familiar. So green.
SuperG · 2008-04-09: 22:29
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Sprouts? ...well... but lovely photos: you can see the life and vitality bursting out...and hey, you've quoted one of the finest (and most neglected) writers of the century, the incomparable Antoine de Saint Exupery ("Wind, Sand and Stars" is one of the great documents of the modern era...but you don't need a literary lecture I'm sure) Well done on another quirky post!
jagungal · 2008-04-10: 04:21
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We just love brussel sprouts! The granddaughters call them "little cabbages". They call broccoli "little trees" ! I don't think I want to try to set the world's record for eating them, though! Oh, BTW, roasting brussel sprouts (with other veggies and a little sea salt) really brings out the sweetness of these cute little things.
oldbabe · 2008-04-10: 04:48
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what a colorful and tastey blog!~ R
urmysunshine · 2008-04-10: 06:03
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Very interesting and colorful. Thanks for sharing the photos and information.
cobaltbutterfly · 2008-04-10: 09:03
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:)
ronin53 · 2008-04-10: 09:27
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very nice idea
openbelarus · 2008-04-10: 10:12
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I am very sorry but I have too much eaten of Brussels sprouts when I was small at school : this vegetable makes me sick ! Fortunately yours are not cooked and any demonstration of life is admirable ... :-)
camilleauteuil · 2008-04-10: 10:53
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I don't like Brussel Sprouts. Nice pictures though.
Beagles3 · 2008-04-10: 11:21
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nice green post!
easylife · 2008-04-10: 15:18
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I like the prouts... but ... And I like your post too!
miclaud · 2008-04-10: 16:14
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This was a nice post. I learn something new.
Queen911 · 2008-04-10: 16:43
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Great set :))
JaCkYe · 2008-04-10: 18:45
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post-scriptum : thanks to you (and your sprounts! ) I found on Internet purple Brussels sprouts, and they are called ... FALSTAFF !! :-)) ...
camilleauteuil · 2008-04-11: 00:06
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Very interesting post all around. Photos and words. Beautiful macros, especially #4.
Madoc · 2008-04-11: 13:02
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A great tribute to a very humble - at least in the eyes of most - vegetable. Amusing captions and interesting perceptions.
rolpa · 2008-04-11: 17:46
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Well, I learned something. I learned that while I will NEVER consider brussels sprouts to be edible, I like looking at their photo in your blog! NIce post!
ScubaLiz · 2008-04-11: 20:55
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great post !!
Gwadannie · 2008-04-12: 00:44
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Interesting set!
somogyvari · 2008-04-12: 17:51
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beautifully shot. just eating one seems almost too much
alexatsea · 2008-04-18: 14:55
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