I’m afraid it’s a fact of life that, just as not everyone likes brussels sprouts, things won’t always go your way.

In fact there may be days when it all goes any which way but yours.

Whilst it might feel as though an existence with no problems would be an utter blessing, (a) it’s not going to happen (sorry), and (b) there’s the distinct possibility that a totally predictable life could soon get boring.

When a brussels sprout seed is sown, it needs water, sunlight and nutrients from the soil if it’s to thrive.

Somewhat surprisingly however, gardeners and cooks say the flavour of a brussels sprout improves no end after the plant has endured a frost.

It’s as if it needs to come through adversity in order to reach its full potential.

Brussels sprouts sometimes get such bad press (completely unfairly in my view, but there you go) that it would seem the height of rudeness to compare you to one.

But perhaps it is the case that when we overcome our problems, difficulties and challenges, we truly do become a better brassica.

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