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.. could love something as ugly as this.
Celeriac or root celery.
Most folks use it – together with leek, carrot and other root veges as the basis for a hearty winter soup.
We boil it, squeeze out the moisture, then whip it with potato, milk and butter for a really cool mash.
Or you can dunk slices in flour, beaten egg and breadcrumbs and fry them as a vegetarian schnitzel.
Very nice, too.
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>Somethings are just so ugly they are cute. Not ugly enough to be cute, but certainly intriguing.