Make a list of the vegetables you hated as a child. For me, that list included… (take a deep breath) mushroom, eggplant, zucchini, cucumber, tomato, spinach, spanish onion and brussel sprouts.

Now cross off that list the vegetables you’ve learnt to love. The only ones I don’t love are cucumber and spanish onion. And considering that two years ago I still wouldn’t eat them, the fact that I enjoy both now in some dishes is a fairly big step.

How do your lists compare? I bet brussel sprouts remained on the list. Continue reading →