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Only ever served them on Christmas menu as they are not generally a popular veg. It was then left to 'The boss' who is a brilliant self taught old fashioned cook so we had no problems.

In which case a simple cut across the bottom should suffice.

I think they considered it unnecessary time wasting crossing each one. It must be remembered they are doing it commercially not for a family of 4.

Wife is breaking with tradition this year and doing them fried with crispy bacon pieces as per James Martin, simply because the majority of my family dont like them, so she is trying to convince the others. Mind she only has 1 to stop me moaning.

According to the chefs on the TV it is an old wives tale about cutting a cross in the base and makes no difference whatsoever, Having said that I do it.

My mother used to put vinegar on sprouts and greens when dad wasnt looking because he said it was wrong and then colemans made up mustard on everything including cheese sandwiches.