I came across this amazingly beautiful and intricate vegetable while perusing a library book yesterday... (yes, I know its pathetic; I actually take out books from the library about vegetables. ....You don't know the half of it!)
I was at once stunned and enchanted by the spiraling patterns within patterns.. the impossible beauty... Why haven't I ever heard of these things before now?!?!
There was no label identifying the photo in the book, so it took me a little digging around to find out what on earth I was looking at.
And so, my friends. Without further ado, I introduce to you -
The 'Broccoflower'.
Thanks to Syd - (who has de-lurked in order to lend me a hand!), I have learned that this thing is actually called a -
'Romanesco Cauliflower'
or a -'Romanesco Cabbage'
I have learned cool stuff!! Thanks again, Syd! Don't be a stranger!
Is this thing cool, or what?!?! - AND - you can EAT IT!!! HA!!
4 comments:
I think I would rather just look at it... it can't possibly taste better than it looks, can it?
- M
*de-lurks*
Hi. I've been enjoying your posts for several months now--wonderful writing, and an intriguing view of the world. Thanks for sharing!
And the beautiful veggie is a Romanesco cauliflower, although depending on the region, it's also called Romanesco broccoli or Romanesco cabbage. (I guess it can also be called "broccoflower," but per Wikipedia, that's a trademarked designation for a broccoli/cauliflower cross that looks like standard white cauliflower except it's green.)
Anyway, the Romanesco is indeed a thing of fractal beautiful...
*re-lurks*
Aw, gee... ***blushes*** Glad to be of service, Bear!
I don't know that I could eat that.
Okay maybe with some cheese sauce I could...it looks too pretty to eat but in a wierd sort of way.
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