100 days. Is it a piece of art or an alien creature? Romanesco is neither — and it’s not actually a broccoli. Even more confusing, it’s sometimes incorrectly called broccoflower in grocery stores. First noted by Italians in the 16th century, it is now catching the eyes of gourmet chefs as a new and different vegetable. It grows like a cauliflower with a 5 - 6 lime green, spiraled head composed of many small, pointed florets. When cooked, Romanesco has a delicious nutty flavor and a tender, creamy texture similar to a blend of cauliflower and asparagus.
