The Health Benefits of Eating Brocc... Nov 1, 2009
Broccoli is a member of the Brassica family of vegetables, a group that includes cabbage, cauliflower, kale, turnips, and Brussels sprouts among others. Broccoli is rich in a group of compounds called isothiocyanates, natural chemicals that have strong anti-cancer properties. (Suite101.com)
Sally Scalera: What to do in garden once weather cools Oct 31, 2009
Vegetables that can be planted in November include beets, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, Chinese cabbage, carrots, cauliflower, celery, collards, kale, kohlrabi, leek, lettuce, mustard, onions (short-day varieties -- bulbing, bunching and multipliers), English peas, radish, spinach, strawberries and turnips ... Vegetables that can be sown now for transplanting in December include beets, broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, celery, lettuce (crisp, butter-head, leaf and romaine), Chinese cabbage,... (Florida Today)
* RESTAURANTS : Shi-Yang Culture Restaurant is Oct 30, 2009
The mochi was accompanied by a slice of sweet potato, also fried in tempura batter, served on a bed of cabbage. East and West came together in the salami roll, a slice of Italian dried sausage served on top of mushroom fried rice and shaped like nigiri sushi. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Play it cool with fall gardens Oct 30, 2009
"Heber Ethridge, 83, of Madison loses count of everything he has in his fall/winter garden."Broccoli, cauliflower, savoy cabbage, rutabagas, mustard greens, turnip greens, collards, beets, carrots, Texas sweet onions. that's a good start," he says.Ethridge, who retired in 1991 after a 31-year career as a plastic surgeon, never dreamed he would have a garden at all as an adult."I grew up in the country, up in Kemper County, and we always had a big garden," he recalls. "I was the oldest boy and I... (The Clarion-Ledger)
Turn your holiday feast fears to cheers Oct 29, 2009
Select recipes that utilize late-season vegetables like winter squash, green beans, spinach, rhubarb, turnips, cabbage and carrots to name a few. Check supermarkets for seasonal sales specials. (Chronicle Newspapers, VA)
Cubans fear more control of farmers markets Oct 29, 2009
But the state often takes more than six months to pay farmers, while the truckers offer cash on the spot, said Ismael, a cabbage vendor who only gave his first name because he admitted flouting the law. "We are bandits," he said. (MSNBC -- International)
Rustic homemade pizza for Halloween party Oct 28, 2009
" She says the bakery will continue to add to its menu as the season progresses. For instance, pumpkin spice cookies and caramel apples will be available Saturday. As other holidays approach, other items like pies and specialty rolls will be added. The bakery is generally open 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday to Sunday. This Saturday it will open at its regular time but will remain open until 9 p.m. For more information, call 569-0001 or visit www.fireislandbread.com. The options for vegetable... (Anchorage Daily News)
Filling bellies, not landfills Oct 28, 2009
When diners are finished eating their meal of, say, lemon ginger chicken salad, or a garlic and herb tofu spread sandwich with sauteed red cabbage on the side, they dispose of their trash in five separate bins. An extra 10 seconds for you, maybe an extra 10 seconds for planet Earth. (Cincinnati Business Courier, OH)
A taste of HMONG TRADITION Oct 28, 2009
Buy Hmong sausage and cook it with cabbage. Or look for toasted sticky rice flour and make larb, a popular Laotian salad of ground meat or fish that's mixed with lots of seasonings, then served with lettuce and sticky rice. (Fresno Bee)
Hi, Cholesterol Oct 27, 2009
My favourite thing at the moment is a cabbage soup with lentils - I cram heaps of veggies in there to get my daily requirement and I don't lose any of the vitamins because I cook it all with skins on. Diane. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Passport, please: Stowaway grasshopper first of its kind in UK Oct 24, 2009
"The visitor has a voracious appetite and rapidly ate its way through a cabbage plant in the quarantine lab," said Fera entomologist Chris Malumphy. "Grasshoppers can consume green forage roughly eight times as fast as cattle in proportion to their weight.". (BBC News -- Science)
"Patch" golfers don't want to see course close Oct 23, 2009
"The Patch," which is short for "The Cabbage Patch," got its nickname from a cabbage patch garden grown near the old clubhouse ... DID YOU KNOW: Nicknamed "The Patch" for a cabbage patch that used to be planted near the old clubhouse. (The Augusta Chronicle)
The Longevity Diet Oct 23, 2009
As a general guideline, consume at least one serving of cruciferous vegetables (broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, arugula), two servings of dark green leafy vegetables (spinach, watercress, romaine lettuce, kale), one serving of yellow and orange-pigmented foods (sweet potatoes, squash, sweet peppers, grapefruit, peaches) and two servings of red or purple foods (tomatoes, red cabbage, eggplant, blueberries, raspberries, cranberries, apples, plums). Mineral-rich mushrooms, nutrient and... (Suite101.com)
BREAKING: "Patch" golfers don't want to see course closed Oct 23, 2009
The Patch, which is short for The Cabbage Patch, got its nickname from a cabbage patch garden grown near the old clubhouse. Located off Highland Avenue and adjacent to Daniel Field, the overhead roar of aircraft is part of the daily sights and sounds. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Recipe: Alain Ducasse's Veggies With Pork Belly Oct 22, 2009
With the Savoy cabbage, blanch the green leaves and reserve the raw yellow leaves ... Add raw yellow Savoy cabbage quarters ... Add cooked green Savoy cabbage quarters and grapes and deglaze with a ladle of stock. (ABC News)
Containers for every season Oct 22, 2009
Then she went to her filler using a few pots of parsley, an herb that thrives in cool weather, and cool weather annuals like flowering kale and cabbage and pansies. What s available to me right now is pansies, but if you can get violas, they re a great addition. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Home & Garden)
Community harvest plentiful Oct 22, 2009
The Community Garden plot, a separate Endeavor supervised by Velk, also produced well, with hundreds of pounds worth of tomatoes harvested, along with hundreds more pounds of an assortment of various peppers and other vegetables, including squashes, onions, cabbage and herbs. Many of the starter plants were donated by Bob Doney and Wal-Mart, Velk said. (Havre Daily News, MT)
Norwegian stew helps her connect to daughter Oct 22, 2009
However you spell it and whatever day of the year, farikal amounts to a savory stew of lamb and cabbage, cooked long and low with peppercorns and salt ... Although the meat can be obtained any time of year now, the lamb-and-cabbage stew remains most popular during the transition from summer to winter ... About 3 pounds green cabbage (I used two mid-sized heads). (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
A Healthy Diet to Reduce Cholestero... Oct 21, 2009
A Healthy Diet to Reduce Cholesterol Levels. A Healthy Diet to Reduce Cholesterol Levels. (Suite101.com)
Women's health problems doctors still miss Oct 20, 2009
Fiber (the kind found in many fruits and vegetables including broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, and in whole-grain breads) or fiber supplements add bulk to the stool, making it easier for some to go. But too much fiber may worsen symptoms, especially bloating and gas. (CNN)
Couple goes eco extreme for a week Oct 20, 2009
Our lunches and dinners included salad, sauteed vegetables, carrot soup, cabbage pie, quiche, fried sweet potatoes with okra, mashed potatoes and beans ... Every meal required a fair amount of preparation, and by midweek, we felt starved of carbohydrates, leading Dani to use non-local flour to make crusts for a cabbage pie and a quiche. (AZCentral -- Home)
Sauerkraut is featured ingredient in these autumn recipes (3) Oct 18, 2009
Many years ago ceramic pickling crocks were filled with finely shredded, salted cabbage, which fermented and became sauerkraut due to the action of various lactic acid bacteria and sugars. This fully cured cabbage would keep for quite awhile in a cool cellar without refrigeration ... Cabbage has some interesting history behind it. (Great Falls Prairie Star, MT)
Gavin's and Guinness, a perfect union Oct 18, 2009
The festival featured mouthwatering homemade Irish dinners such as the traditional corn beef and cabbage, Guinness Stew, plenty of Guinness beer and Gavin's Irish bread. Music and dance went on from noon to midnight with performers such as the renowned Andy Cooney, the Kitty Kelly Band, the Screaming Orphans, the Celtic Cross Band and Padragi Allen and the Whole Shabang. (Catskill Daily Mail, NY)
Business Buzz, Oct. 15 edition Oct 17, 2009
Guests will enjoy a six-course meal highlighting the best of fall fare, from preserved late summer vegetables to kabocha squash soup; slow-roasted wild boar shoulder with chestnut spetzle and braised red cabbage and white chocolate pumpkin cheesecake ... Amuse bouche: Candied pumpkin with black truffle foam and Bull s Blood micro greens; first course includes: Duck and foie gras rillettes with preserved late-harvest summer vegetables, apple jam, on toasted brioche; second course: Kabocha squash... (Burlington Union, MA)
Foods That Fight Breast Cancer? Oct 17, 2009
Some cruciferous vegetables include: broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, Brussels sprouts, radishes, daikon, kohlrabi, rutabaga, arugula and collard greens. Onions, Garlic. (Click2Houston, TX)
Valley Music Scene Oct 16, 2009
The show kicks off at 5 p.m. The price of admission also includes a corned beef and cabbage dinner. For more info, point your browser to. (Sonoma Index-Tribune, CA)
Tips for going organic on a budget Oct 16, 2009
Insects have a natural aversion to strong-smelling foods such as onions, cabbage and broccoli ... The clean 15 are onions, avocados, sweet frozen corn, pineapple, mango, frozen sweet peas, kiwi, cabbage, eggplant, papaya, watermelon, broccoli, tomato, sweet potato and grapefruit. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Taste of local life in China's Lijiang Oct 15, 2009
So did the cabbage we threw into the soup. It was a highlight of my family's recent trip to Lijiang in Southwest China. (Xinhuanet, China)
Williamsburg tempts with centuries-old recipes Oct 15, 2009
Slaves also maintained small garden plots -- tended to after the workday was finished, often in the dark -- in which they grew high-yield and easy-to-grow plants such as lima and pole beans, cabbage, collards, hot peppers, okra, peanuts, black-eyed or other field peas, potatoes and pumpkin. If you go. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Parsnips are dual delights to cooks Oct 14, 2009
1/2 small green cabbage, cored and thinly sliced into 1-inch strips (about 3 cups) ... Add celery, carrots, turnips, parsnips and cabbage. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Fresh fall veggies abound at area farm markets Oct 14, 2009
Fall favorites include brussel sprouts, beets, cabbage, cauliflower, sweet potatoes, white potatoes, onions and leeks. There also are goya and Asian squashes. (NJ.com -- Times)
* Coping with high produce prices Oct 11, 2009
For example, the producers sale price for Chinese cabbage increased from NT$10 to NT$22 per jin (600g), while the retail price rose from NT$18 to NT$28, and a cob of fresh corn X a popular item for barbecues during the Mid-Autumn Festival X rose to NT$40 ... Cabbage, onions, root vegetables and fruit that can be refrigerated for longer periods of time are also good choices. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Whip up Vietnamese Stir-Fried Beef in a hurry Oct 11, 2009
It's a member of the cabbage family. Chinese cabbage may be substituted. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Sally Scalera: Start preparing for fair contests Oct 10, 2009
The largest vegetable section has six classes, which are radish, bell pepper, tomato, carrots, cucumbers and cabbage. The best quality vegetable section contains 10 classes: green beans, radishes, sweet peppers, hot peppers, tomatoes, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, carrots, eggplants and cabbage. (Florida Today)
Growing Herbs Oct 9, 2009
The can also be shredded and cooked like cabbage or added to salads. In addition, lemon thyme is a good groundcover in the garden. (Suite101.com)
Tomatoes add flavor to dishes Oct 9, 2009
1 small head cabbage, chopped. 1/2 cup salt. (Carroll County Times, MD)
Sept. 30: So You Wanna Raise Some Chickens? Oct 9, 2009
I had one poke a huge hole in a beautiful head of cabbage that made me contemplate how that bird would taste fricasseed. There are many different breeds to choose from. (Carroll County Times, MD)
Diet can lower breast cancer risk Oct 9, 2009
Scientists have known for years that some foods including cruciferous vegetables like broccoli, cabbage and Brussels sprouts contain compounds that impede tumor growth. But now new discoveries are being added to the table, literally. (Lincoln Journal, MA)
Battle Allergies With Food Oct 9, 2009
Cruciferous vegetables such as broccoli, turnips, kale and cabbage, which even out hormonal imbalances. If possible, he said, buy dairy that is hormone-free, with a label that says: "This product does not contain recombinant bovine growth hormone or rBST.". (KFOXTV.com, TX)
Fresh apples provide juice, tart taste Oct 9, 2009
There are lots of recipes that go a step further and focus on apples and cabbage, but I thought I d stick with these fairly simple breakfast kabobs. Throw in some hash browns and I think you would have a very satisfying meal. (Carroll County Times, MD)
Create a micro climate for cold-hardy greens Oct 8, 2009
Some cold-hardy vegetable varieties include Four Seasons Lettuce (Merveille Des Quatre Saisons), romaine, Swiss chard, French breakfast radishes, cauliflower, cabbage, collards, Brussels sprouts, corn salad (m. che), and spinach. (Boston Globe)
Alfalfa Sprouts Key To Discovering How Meandering Rivers Form And Maintain Oct 7, 2009
(July 14, 2008) No one knows exactly how microbes like Listeria monocytogenes or Salmonella enterica can attach themselves to the bumpy leaves of a cabbage or the ultra-fine root hairs of a tender young alfalfa. . (Science Daily)
* Folic acid reduces cancer risk: study Oct 7, 2009
Lin said folic acid was a water-soluble vitamin necessary for human cell division and growth and that it was found widely in natural foods, including dark green vegetables such as asparagus, broccoli and cabbage, as well as in whole grains, beans, animal liver and foods containing yeast. The results of national nutrition surveys show the intake of folic acid among Taiwanese is less than half the recommended amount and the deficiency is most serious in teens aged 13 to 18. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Roses that Bloom in Multicolor Oct 6, 2009
The blooms emerge from a light green bud to a creamy white flower that almost resembles a cabbage, so packed is it with petals. It then develops a pink blush before transforming itself one final time into pure white. (Suite101.com)
October is a good planting month in our area Oct 3, 2009
If fortunate enough to have a vegetable garden, in October you may set out transplants of broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, kale, garlic, shallot, or onion sets. Of course your tomatoes are already showing their stuff. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
Vegan Deli: Wholesome Ethnic Fast F... Oct 3, 2009
Included is a recipe for homemade garlic dill pickles and hot and spicy pickled cabbage reminiscent of Kim-chi. Vegetable Salads. (Suite101.com)
Uganda health program receives Heart Hero Award from Brookline foundation Oct 3, 2009
To reverse the local trend toward a Western diet of processed foods that are high in fat, salt and sugar, schools and households are encouraged to plant backyard gardens with produce that grows well in the district, such as beans, bananas, tomatoes, avocados, carrots, cabbage and green leafy vegetables. More than 40 schools have planted vegetable and fruit gardens in the last two years, and nearly 200 households now have small backyard farms. (Brookline TAB, MA)
Crispy noodles add texture to stir-fry dish Oct 1, 2009
This dish of crunchy noodles topped with fragrant stir-fried beef and vegetables calls for bok choy, but Chinese cabbage may be substituted. McClatchy-Tribune News Service. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Greenspace: Don't ignore yard aesthetics because weather has cooled Sep 30, 2009
Flowering kale (or cabbage) is available in shades of pink, rose, magenta and white to creamy-yellow. The outer leaves are often in shades of blue-gray to bronze. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
College students, volunteers harvest fruits of their labor Sep 30, 2009
Under the tutelage of gardening guru Ellen Vande Visse, students grew kale, beets, cauliflower, lettuce, cabbage and broccoli and other Alaska staples, Backlund said. She estimated about 150 pounds of produce was harvested. (Anchorage Daily News)
The lowdown on airline food Sep 30, 2009
Lufthansa features regional German produce such as Filder-Spitzkraut cabbage and Bamberger H. rnla potatoes. (CNN)
Tuscan Kale: The Raw and the Cooked Sep 30, 2009
Unfortunately in late summer the cabbage beetles found it and chewed it up (seemingly) overnight. I really miss it - it was the easiest to clean and prepare. (Epicurious.com)
Scalera: Lots to do in the yard in October Sep 26, 2009
Vegetables that can be planted in October include beets, broccoli, Brusselsprouts, cabbage, Chinese cabbage, carrots (sow the seeds directly in the garden), cauliflower, celery, collards, kale, kohlrabi, leek, lettuce, mustard, onions, English peas, radishes (sow the seeds directly in the garden), spinach and turnips. Vegetable seeds that can be sown in October for planting in the garden in November include beets, broccoli, brussel sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower, celery, Chinese cabbage,... (Florida Today)
MASTER GARDENERS ASSIST POTENTIAL ‘MASTER EATERS’ Sep 26, 2009
Soon the Edgewood Elementary School students were crouched over the ground placing young cauliflower, cabbage and brussel sprout plants in empty spots and patting the soil. Volunteers from the county s Master Gardeners program shepherded the students Friday at the garden just outside the Jefferson County Cooperative Extension Office. (Pine Bluff Commercial, AR)
New Swiss TV Stars: A Dog And A Goo... Sep 25, 2009
(The Guerbetal in Switzerland is known as its cabbage belt and is the biggest producer of Swiss pickled cabbage or sauerkraut). It s a campaign we re seeing over the long term, there will be further waves next year, he says. (Suite101.com)
Fall doesn't mean end of gardening season in SC Sep 25, 2009
The market features locally grown produce as well as plants and flowers for fall gardens _ everything from pansies, snap dragons and mums to ornamental cabbage. There are also pumpkins, ornamental corn and other items for fall displays. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
What is Shabu Shabu? Hot Pot Japane... Sep 24, 2009
Additionally, tofu and vegetables, such as Chinese cabbage, lotus root, and enokitake mushrooms are provided to cook in the broth. Usually, two dipping sauces are provided, which are traditionally a goma (sesame seed) sauce and a ponzu dipping sauce. (Suite101.com)
Fall plant sale a senior center first Sep 23, 2009
Plants from pansies to garlic, plus cabbage, chives and some indoor houseplants, will be available. Fall plant sale a senior center first. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Pesto Minestrone Soup Recipe Sep 23, 2009
Add more veggies like spinach, peas, cabbage, lima beans, green beans, or peppers. Add leafy green vegetables like cooked swiss chard for a nutrient boost. (Suite101.com)
Post Gastric Bypass Diet Sep 23, 2009
A mineral-rich broth, made from simmering carrots, celery, parsley, potatoes, cabbage, and onions for thirty minutes, then straining, will provide a wealth of easily absorbed nutrition which the body is desperate for after a gastric bypass surgery. Try making this broth once a week, and storing it in the refrigerator. (Suite101.com)
Southern-Style Meal, on a Shoestring! Sep 20, 2009
Collards are leafy green vegetables that belong to the same family that includes cabbage, kale and broccoli. While they share the same botanical name as kale, Brassica oleracea, and some resemblance, they have their own distinctive qualities. (CBS News)
Sustainable Fertilizer: Urine And Wood Ash Produce Large Harvest Sep 18, 2009
In the study, Surendra Pradhan and colleagues point out that urine, a good source of nitrogen, has been successfully used to fertilize cucumber, corn, cabbage, and other crops. Only a few studies, however, have investigated the use of wood ash, which is rich in minerals and also reduces the acidity of certain soils. (Science Daily)
Beans' Defenses Mean Bacteria Get Evolutionary Helping Hand Sep 17, 2009
(May 13, 2009) Cabbage looper caterpillars are able to alter the expression of genes associated with metabolism, homeostasis and immunity in response to feeding on plants carrying bacteria. Research published in. (Science Daily)
When in Copenhagen, use pedal power to see sights Sep 17, 2009
The street vendors offer frankfurters, hot-dogs and pork hamburgers with slices of pickled cucumbers and red cabbage. Ethnic food include Asian food and shawarma, the Middle Eastern sandwich-like wrap, and cost $5. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
A bounty to share Sep 17, 2009
Bright colors, which included a variety of fruits, vegetables and herbs from cabbages to zucchini ... Excellent fruit and vegetables sources: sweet potatoes, pumpkin, carrots, spinach, turnip greens, mustard greens, kale, collard greens, winter squash, cantaloupe, red peppers, and Chinese cabbage. (Brewton Standard, AL)
