Seriously though, most people at some point or another have had decided on foods they don't want to eat.  Some people have many foods they won't eat, some people have less, and yes some people will literally eat anything.  What is it that hinders our food diversity?  Is it a bad experience with particular food when we were young?  Or being forced to eat things at some point or another?  Food poisoning?  Fear of the unknown? Or simply dislike of specific tastes? For me and Brussels Sprouts, it was mostly bad experience (no offense mom!) which had led me to believing I disliked them.  I'm not sure how we can over come these notions but I'm very glad I tried the Brusells Sprouts recipe; turns out I really like them. 

In this particular recipe, the Brusells Sprouts themselves are roasted with some oil, garlic and salt.  Roasting enhances nearly all vegetables and with Brusells Sprouts the charred outer leaves are so good you could eat them like candy.  Combined with the roasted Brusells Sprouts was a mixture of sautéed wild mushrooms and crispy fried shallots.  The flavors went together wonderfully and although I can't believe I'm saying it I really liked the Brusells Sprouts and will make it again.

So as we enter a new year, I will strive to learn from the Brusells Sprouts experience and try more things I "think" I don't like!