I noticed this vegetable in a Paris marché a few years ago but didn’t have the French language skills to ask what the heck it was. It’s not common in the US, although you can find it Northern California, foodie capital of the West. I especially love its geometry and rosettes that are fractal formations. Is it broccoli? Cauliflower? After a little research, I’ve discovered it’s called Romanesque Broccoli here in the US and Chou Romanesco in France.
If you don’t cook it, you can use it as a centerpiece or vegetable sculpture.
Cynthia Tuttelman
Cynthia Tuttelman (aka "Tut") is a writer, family doctor and quilter who lives in Northern California and part-time each year in Paris, France. Follow along and explore the wonders of Paris.