Things my mother never fed me

My mom suffered through all manner of vegetables and gross things (liver...eewww!) as a kid. As a result of all of those scars on her gastronomical palate, she never exposed us to the same things when we were growing up. From time to time, I find something that has a bad rep, but I've never actually tried before. This week one of our items from the farm was turnips. I have to admit I've never actually tasted one. It must be one of those things my mom avoided. I tried it raw and found it to be similar to radishes (which I don't like), but better. It wasn't as bitter of a taste. My roommate Kristin and I boiled them and added a little butter (actually it was a soy-based butter substitute, but who can tell the difference in something like that) and I LOVED them. Who knew? They remind me a little bit of cooked cauliflower. They were especially good with some of the greens left on them. I highly recommend turnips! Maybe kids can even try them and not be scarred for life...