Cauliflower is nothing but cabbage with a college education and if you disagree, take it up with Mark Twain.
In the 60’s we would have capon (which was a castrated cockerel) for Christmas lunch. Modern “capons” are generally just big chickens and lack the flavour, although some (uncastrated) cockerels are sold as capon.
Well that's the more blunt way of putting it but as usual he's dead right.
they call it "flowery cabbage" (IIRC).
Quote from: Mr Larrington on 28 December, 2018, 10:17:27 amCauliflower is nothing but cabbage with a college education and if you disagree, take it up with Mark Twain.The Russians agree, they call it "flowery cabbage" (IIRC).
Quote from: Cudzoziemiec on 28 December, 2018, 11:16:32 amthey call it "flowery cabbage" (IIRC).So do we, etymologically speaking.
We had Salmon, beurre blanc, roast potatoes and roasted carrots and sprouts (roasting sprouts is the only acceptable way of preparing them)
If Flatus ever came to my house for Christmas dinner, I'd season his poncey roasted sprouts with a little olive oil, a touch of black pepper and a splash of my own spunk. He'd love that...