Oops.

[Ruth]

From an online recipe for Gratineed Brussels Sprouts.

Drain the Brussels sprouts and place them on the towel. Gently dry and return to the bowel.

[Ken, Moderator]

Well, they ARE good for the bowels. Remember the 50s and the "clean bowel club"?

[Debbie, sardonic princess of cheerfulness]

Sounds like they want you to eat them raw......

[Ruth]

Actually, they were saying blanch them, chill in ice water, dry on towel, and return them to the bowl.

[Debbie, sardonic princess of cheerfulness]

Mmmm....I got that.....but sounded like they wanted them returned to the bowel (ie eat them) raw!

[Ruth]

I've had Brussels sprouts salad. Pretty good.

[Ruth]

Hee. Gotta watch out for those slithers.

I didn't used to like Brussels sprouts very much. I cooked them like my mother did, boiled or steamed. Boring and cabbagey. But they're delicious roasted or affogato as the Italians say. Toss with a little olive oil, garlic if you want, maybe some red pepper flakes, whatever you think might be good. Then roast in a hot oven. I usually do them affogato.
Same mixture, but in a shallow pan. Start with the pan hot, slap the cover on, turn the heat to low and cook them until barely done. Delish.

The salad I had used barely parboiled sprouts, feta, dried cranberries. Really good.

[Tracey]

Just found this in a safety handout from my employer:

If there is contact with your clothing, remove and wash the underlying skin thoroughly with antibacterial soap and running water.

It seems a bit harsh to remove the affected skin ...

[Ken, Moderator]

You won't be skinny anymore, at least.

[Ruth]

Owieee!