Funny Vegetables

Humorists like to poke fun at vegetables that have character—that fight back with a pungent, spicy flavor.  These are the members of the Brassica family—the cruciferous vegetables.

broccoli
Brussels sprouts
cabbage
cauliflower
collard greens
horseradish
kale
kohlrabi
mustard
rutabaga
turnip
water cress