cabbage

Barley with Sausage and Savoy Cabbage; the update

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Every Sunday I haul myself up the treacherous barn stairs to do the weekly photos – and check-up on mon mari’s work. To give him credit, he knows when I’ll be coming and tries to have something nice for me to post. Also, to give him credit, in deference to my extreme dislike of such … Continue reading…

Creamed Savoy Cabbage; French spell check; Weekly Menu

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Spell check: friend or foe? I maintain that, whilst I spell excellently, I can't type for shit. It's also a widely known fact that I cannot proof-read my own writing.  My problem is that my fingers are continually about a dozen words behind my thoughts so, sometimes (often), the words just get messed up.  Because … Continue reading…

The Cabbage Commitment revisited; Warm Cabbage, Mushroom and Walnut Salad

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Cabbage is good for us. Like other cruciferous vegetables (broccoli, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts) it’s chock-a-block with vitamins, minerals, anti-oxidants as well as cholesterol-lowering and cancer-fighting compounds.  (Read all the technical stuff at WHFoods) The three main types of cabbage, red, white and green or Savoy are equally healthy. And equally requiring of a commitment. Cole … Continue reading…

Tangy Coleslaw (Cabbage Salad); Menu of the week

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This is the very best coleslaw.  It’s light, crisp, crunchy and keeps well. I posted this recipe a few years ago – but, it’s the beginning of summer and in case you missed it the first time, here it is again. When I was in high school, I worked at the local restaurant (it was … Continue reading…

11 Foods you aren’t eating…. and how to.

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There is an article from the New York Times, entitled 'The 11 Best Foods You Aren't Eating' that has been making the rounds recently.  You can read the original article here as to why these foods are so incredibly good for you.  I didn't think they offered very many interesting ways to eat said foods … Continue reading…