More of the GREEN stuff PLEASE

We met over ten years ago I remember our first encounter It was during Christmas dinner If you only knew the length's we had to go to, to prepare the eventful fine dining occassion Off course I had the hard task of preparing the seating arrangements and selecting drinks to accompany the four course meal As a duty and out of obligation, I had to take a sip of each drink; to find the right match Then there was the seating arrangements, I had to worry about too I was also in and out of the kitchen rightly so, as the main tester Somehow I did not know you were already in the kitchen tacked away somewhere Some other women already had their grabby hapnds on you, trying to peal your layers We were first introduced at the table Everyone took their turn in being introduced, to each and every fine dish around the table Our introduction was last All I could see was green I didnt know how to approach you or how you would mix with the others You were well shaped, but had too many layers You had a smooth outlook, a bit rough on the edges and had an unfamiliar scent I intially shyed away from you My hands froze Then I just had to do it I had to taste you Everyone stood agasp in anticipating and waiting to see my reaction when I had resurficed A few girls giggled at my reaction I resurficed only with a confused face I didnt know whether I liked the taste of you I felt like hiding you under the table but I couldnt The host made sure we all finished our dinner, so there was no chance of hiding you I felt like a five year old being forced to eat finish my meal Now ten years on I can proudly say, I am pleased we were introduced Although you are bland, you go with my everything You fulfill my winter blues Your scent still stands out I am proud to add you on my list of green stuff P.S. Brussel Sprouts, I can now admit to the world that I truly like you:-)