As food fads go, the current love affair with Brussels sprouts is among the more surprising. These small cousins of the cabbage have lingered in obscurity and loathing until fairly recently. Now it's hard to find a restaurant menu that doesn't offer them in some form.

<p>As food fads go, the current love affair with Brussels sprouts is among the more surprising. These small cousins of the cabbage have lingered in obscurity and loathing until fairly recently. Now it's hard to find a restaurant menu that doesn't offer them in some form.</p>

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