Brussels sprouts are miniature relatives of the
cabbage. They grow on long thick stalks, from which they must be picked off, usually by hand. In the
UK, they are a traditional winter vegetable, and are usually eaten boiled with a roast dinner. They can also be made into
soup.
According to a survey in 2002, Brussels sprouts are Britain's most hated vegetable. Strangely, most British people freely choose to eat them on their main traditional feast day.