Food Help! My apartment smells like stinky Brussels Sprouts!

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fabgrabs

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#1
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I love them, but oh my goodness, the sulfur smell is horrid! I'm burning candles, but I was wondering if anyone had a tried-and-true "cure" for this offensive odor? :sos::whiteflag:
 
#2
Ugh I know the smell you're talking about LOL. I just open the windows to get the air circulating, rather than covering it up (sometimes doing that can make it smell worse).

Someone once told me that if you light a match, let it burn for a few seconds then snuff it out (repeat 5-6 times) the smell will disappear because carbon molecules neutralise odours. They're heavier, or something?
 
#3
i dont have a trick to get rid of the smell once its there, but the smell comes from over cooking. if you are steaming them, they really only need 6-8 minutes. ive found the best way to have them is roasted...the flavor is amazing, and they dont smell that way!
 
#4
Yeah, we do brussel sprouts all the time (I love them!!!) but I have never noticed a small. Maybe a febreze candle?

I think the carbon/match thing only works on gas.... ?

Ooh I know - put some white vinegar in a bowl halfway full and let it sit out for a day or so. It neutralizes everything!! (And I have two Basset Hounds, so trust me, I know!)
 
#5
:ty: i_wona, bagaholic, and jsh!
I ended up opening the windows and blowing some fans. I also have a bowl of vinegar out (gmta, jsh!). I think the smell is dissipating, thank goodness.

Bagaholic, I will remember not to overcook them next time! Roasting them sounds sooo good! I don't know why people seem to hate brussels sprouts so much..they're delicious! :drool:
 
#7
^ Me too!

I love them roasted in the oven with a little olive oil, sea salt & cracked pepper.

I read that there's some compound in them or something that certain people can taste and others can't. It's a genetic thing. Anyway, for the people who can taste it, it makes the brussels sprouts taste SUPER bitter. I think most people just buy into the hype & are too chicken to try them, though! LOL
 
#11
i_wona said:
^SO weird, it's like that genetic thing with asparagus LOL
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OMG I loooove asparagus!!! It does taste a little bitter to me, but it doesn't really bother me. So idk if I have that gene or not?

OT, but my favorite asparagus ever is pretty much the same way as I do brussels sprouts, except I cook it on the stovetop in a grill pan. I do med-high heat with a little EVOO, sea salt & pepper. When it's done sometimes I squeeze a little lemon juice over it... soooo good! I like it still a little crunchy, though. I HATE boiled mushy veggies!!! lol
 
#12
i_wona said:
^SO weird, it's like that genetic thing with asparagus LOL
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I think she means that some people metabolize asparagus in a way that makes their urine smell. Hope this isn't TMI, but I never heard of this until my father told me that's why he doesn't eat asparagus and then I realized I have this issue too LOL! Fortunately it's temporary and it's not like anyone else can tell.
 
#13
^ Yeah, I've heard people say about a few foods that they don't eat them b/c it makes their pee smell. I don't get it... who is smelling all these people's pee?!

Sorry, I know that off topic and gross! lol
 
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jayjay77 said:
I think she means that some people metabolize asparagus in a way that makes their urine smell. Hope this isn't TMI, but I never heard of this until my father told me that's why he doesn't eat asparagus and then I realized I have this issue too LOL! Fortunately it's temporary and it's not like anyone else can tell.
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Ohh, okay, I've never heard of that. :lol:

I ummm, am also not in the habit of smelling my urine :lol:, but I don't think that is a problem for me...but now I'm all curious. :roflmfao:

LOL Claire!
 
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