Almost Mardi Gras Colors

We like to grow some strange things in the garden most years.  Not really strange, but things with lots of color.  I wanted to show some Purple of Sicily Cauliflower.  For some reason, they didn't make the big heads like normal white cauliflower.  They look more like broccoli, in fact.  But one thing is for certain, they're PURPLE!

Every night we have been taking them and breaking them apart and putting them on a baking sheet with minced garlic, butter and olive oil with kosher salt and roasting them in the oven.  I tell you, if you've never eaten broccoli or cauliflower like this, you are missing out!  It is our family's favorite.  Even Benjamin, who is not wild about certain vegetables, will eat these.  Look how pretty the Purple of Sicily Cauliflower looks in all its glory.

The bad thing about growing colorful vegetables, is that it makes growing "normal" vegetables somewhat mundane and boring in comparison.  Look at this poor, pale cauliflower.

One thing is for sure, they all taste great, despite the color.  Here is one more photo of a "bouquet" of purple cauliflower and green broccoli.  The only thing missing is something Yellow, and there would be all the colors of Mardi Gras.