Last night we had ugly soup and brussels sprouts for dinner. I figured if it was going to be cruciferous, I might as well go all the way. This wasn’t your typical buttery, bacon-y brussels sprouts either…I made a raw shredded brussels sprouts salad tossed in vinaigrette. (It came so highly recommended by a trusted foodie, I just had to try it.)  I was worried for Number 2, but even he who has recently mastered his will over vegetables was undaunted by the dinner menu. The Preacher praised the unexpected flavors in the brussels sprouts, but commented that it reminded him of a “hardware store.” Which he said was a good thing…with a clarification that he meant old school hardware store, not Lowe’s. What?? If you understand the previous statement, please enlighten me. Halfway through the meal, feeling so encouraged by a table full of cooperating eaters, I offered up a […]