I must admit, it has been a very long time since I cooked or ate a swede, but I have no intrinsic objection. I'll put them on a mental list! I do adore parsnips, particularly roasted.

By the way - you're a knitter. Would you be interested in coming over for this: https://eastangliayarnfestival.com/ ? Turlough and Chalcopyrite are likely to be here for it!