In rereading, I think part of the original argument by Hec was that if you add crappy [foo] to high-quality [foo], you are ruining the high-quality [foo] and anyone who appreciates HQ [foo] will be offended. (Hec, yay/nay?)
Definitely if you add crappy foo to high quality foo you are ruining the high quality foo. The second part is less about offense, than simply thinking that's a bad idea. Also, it would indicate that the person who did that doesn't really know/appreciate/understand what makes the high quality foo so darned high quality.
Beyond that I don't think everybody's an expert at everything, and judging somebody's taste in one area is not a dismissal of them as a human being. I am certain that I make choices equivalent to a dirty martini on a daily basis in some realm like fashion, and it doesn't bother me. However, I
do
understand the principles of personal style even if I'm not actively engaging in that. And I know enough of the rudiments to dress appropriately at a wedding or work or a funeral.
Does roasting destroy the sulphurophanes?
I have no idea! I don't know the science of it but it makes them, like most other roasted veggies, sweeter and nuttier. It takes out some of the bitterness. I know a lot of people who don't like brussel sprouts prepared other ways like them roasted.
Well, thanks, but I didn't really say that. I've tried "new" foods
Oh, sorry! I didn't mean you, Zenkitty. I know you didn't say that. I was just thinking of people in general who don't try stuff. I don't get it.
I think if you universally don't like [foo] than no, your opinion on [foo] is not going to be all that useful. (I probably wouldn't ask someone allergic to gluten for their favorite sourdough bread recipe, for example.)
No problem, lisah. I actually went back to see if I did say that!
I would try a roasted Brussels sprout, if there some lying about. Mainly because I want to test this bizarre "sweet" idea. I'm not going to potentially/probably waste money and food buying some and roasting them, though. Especially since I've no idea how to go about it.
Oh Fay, m'dear.
I'm so, so, so sorry. {{{{{{{{}}}}}}}}
Hugs and peace~ma to you and the family. And I'll personally kill each and every one who will stand in your way between you and England at the moment.
God. I'm just so sorry.
Fay, I'm so sorry for your loss.
Oh, Fay. I am so, so sorry. There are no words.
Anything that takes me longer to prepare than to eat annoys me; it feels like a waste of time.
Ahahaha, this describes almost every meal Tom and I prepare and eat. Mostly because we eat so goddamn fast.
