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The Brussels Sprouts Dynasty: Chefs Chat About the World's Formerly Most Hated Vegetable

Anneli Rufus | Posted 03.04.2013 | Home
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Anneli Rufus

Having established that 2013 is the Year of the Brussels Sprout, let's hear what some leading chefs have to say about our newly crowned Cruciferous King.

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Revenge of the Brussels Sprouts

Anneli Rufus | Posted 02.26.2013 | Taste
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Anneli Rufus

Brussels sprouts are the only vegetable I ever really liked. People have always mocked me for this, but apparently now it's cool. The Brusselian Era is upon us at long last, and I, for one, welcome our cruciferous overlords.

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Weekend Plans: Trains, Tapas And Cows On Trial

Posted 12.07.2011 | Chicago
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For a few, proud, well-trained Chicagoans, this weekend will be all about carbo-loading, warming up, surviving the Chicago Marathon and then celebrati...

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Beef Up Your Drinks: Try These Cocktails With Meat

Centerstage | Stacy Warden | Posted 05.25.2011 | Chicago
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It's not just Chicago's chefs who are getting crafty in the kitchen; some of the city's top mixologists are busy back there, too. Using savory ingredi...

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