Concord farm cookbook for the needy recipients of its produce Oct 7, 2009
Not everyone eligible for this bounty knows how to use leeks, cabbages, barley, and some of the other seasonal ingredients. So the staff, board members, and volunteers collaborated on their first cookbook, with over 300 recipes for soups, salads, risotti, and breads. (Boston Globe)
More Americans growing food on small 'hobby farms' Oct 5, 2009
- Most evenings, Gary Mithoefer can be found at the end of a long gravel driveway off a busy highway, tending two garden plots filled with white sweet potatoes, squash, cabbages and a dozen other vegetables still thriving in early fall. Story tools. (Anchorage Daily News)
Queen of the Cabbage Roll Oct 1, 2009
Rebecca Droke/Post-Gazette Josephine Gresko, the Cabbage Roll Lady, lines up the cabbages as she makes the hamburger filling for her famous cabbage rolls at her home in Carmichaels ... Mrs. Gresko chooses what she calls the lighter "female" cabbages instead of the heavier "male" ones ... 2 medium-size cabbages, cored. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Food contests for cooks, food lovers Oct 1, 2009
The menu: apple pie, dumplings, crisp and cider; cabbage and noodles, stuffed cabbages, pierogies, crafts, music. 412-281-1811. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Eight benefits of going 'veg' Sep 24, 2009
Detoxifies: A veggie diet contains dietary fibre (bottle gourd, pumpkins, spinach, cabbages), which flushes toxins out of the body. A diet containing only eggs, fish and mutton is a poor source of fibre. (India Times, India)
Food freedom Sep 23, 2009
"What's more - some of the vegetables we are growing, like cabbages, are being sold locally to help pay our transport and hospital expenses," says Matsinhe. Fellow inmate Daniel Muchate, who is serving a three-year jail sentence for burglary, also gives the project the thumbs-up. (BBC News -- Africa)
Free swim Sunday Sep 21, 2009
Of shoes and ships and sealing wax Of cabbages and kings. No insults. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
A bounty to share Sep 17, 2009
Bright colors, which included a variety of fruits, vegetables and herbs from cabbages to zucchini. It reminded me of the latest health advice: To eat a more colorful variety of fruits and vegetables and to exercise daily. (Brewton Standard, AL)
Crowds flock to Ethnic Festival Sep 8, 2009
The event could only be described as a large family reunion, though most of the festival goers are not related. Monsignor Raymond Balta, pastor of St. Mary s Byzantine Catholic Church, the organizer of the event, said this year s event was larger than expected. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Indian farmers claims still unsettled after decade Sep 8, 2009
" Community gardens are tended by volunteers or residents who pay a fee to use the land. While the disappearance of an occasional vegetable is normal, gardeners said the number and amount of thefts has dramatically increased in the past two years and especially this season. They added that the economy is likely an issue. "Anything that anybody's growing has been taken," Lueckenhoff said. "I had cabbages taken, which makes me think people are actually using them. " St. Louis has 180 community... (Anchorage Daily News)
Veggie Vandals: community gardens deal with theft Sep 6, 2009
"I had cabbages taken, which makes me think people are actually using them.". There are around 180 community gardens in St. Louis with up to 120 growing vegetables. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
Vegetable contest draws big produce Sep 4, 2009
14-pound turnip was tops in the tuber category, while a couple of 36-pound cabbages overflowed from the buckets they arrived in. The biggest potato weighed in at just less than 2 pounds, while the top tomato nearly made the 1-pound mark. (Juneau Empire)
Unnecessary 'safety' concerns are hampering farming Sep 2, 2009
Farmers generally make too much money out of starving telecommunications addicts to go back to carrots and cabbages. jimbolio, Westbury Wiltshire England. (BBC News -- Science)
Planning fall color Aug 28, 2009
They also plan to offer an assortment of lettuces, and some varieties of Chinese cabbages that I'm excited about. In a few weeks, Bedford Greenhouse will start the pansies growing, some 200,000 plants, which means I can leave a few for others. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Salvaging a shine from reclaimed-wood floors Aug 20, 2009
We also hang cabbages on wires throughout their yard and in their houses. It gives them something healthful to eat, and they peck the cabbages, not each other. (Boston Globe)
The New English Cottage Garden Aug 18, 2009
Runner beans grew up sunflower stalks, cabbages lined the path, shadowed by larkspur, bright orange poppies, pink phlox and gooseberries ... Cabbages and other vegetables are quite sculptural and attractive. (Suite101.com)
Chinese Villagers Say Earth Poisoned From Nearby Factory Aug 16, 2009
The vegetable plots stand empty, stripped of the green beans and cabbages that were grown as cash crops. Underfoot, the earth has been poisoned to a depth of 8 inches. (Fox News)
Tradition still prevails Aug 15, 2009
She entered cabbages, canned vegetables, flowers, baked goods and more. This year I went crazy, she said. (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
Garden ready for spring! Aug 15, 2009
Sow vegetable seeds of cucumbers, tomatoes, marrows, carrots, peppers, chilies, Swiss Chard, beans, cabbages and brinjals only once the danger of frost has passed. Sow flower seeds of alyssum, aster, begonia, impatiens, lavatera, linaria, marigold, portulaca, salivia and zinna only once the danger of frost has passed. (iAfrica.com)
Growing good Neighbors Aug 9, 2009
From cabbages and chard to strawberries and squash, crops at the at the Juneau Community Garden are in bounty after recovering from last year's heavy rain ... From cabbages and chard to strawberries and squash, crops at the at the Juneau Community Garden are in bounty after recovering from last year's heavy rain ... Right now one can see cabbages, chard, rhubarb, beets, potatoes, strawberries, onions, chives, lettuce, broccoli, cauliflower, squash, carrots, kale and garlic, just to name a few. (Juneau Empire)
Disease that spawned Ireland’s potato famine hits New England Jul 31, 2009
She gestured at the tables rife with cabbages, greens, fennel, beets, squash, and herbs. If this is a year when we re not supposed to be getting tomatoes, then my feeling is it s time to celebrate all the other wonderful vegetables we have. (Boston Globe)
Taiwan love hotel perfect for traveler with bike Jul 30, 2009
Elderly ladies set up rickety stands under umbrellas on the side of the road and sell cabbages, eggplants and greens. One itinerant butcher in a rusty red van throws a wooden chopping block on the roadside and hacks up cuts of meat for passers-by. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Time to start harvesting food in earnest Jul 30, 2009
The part of this unusual Brassica we eat is really nothing more than a swollen cabbage stem, cabbages being a near relative. Notice the few scraggly leaves on top, which would form the 'head' if the plant was actually its cousin, a cabbage. (Anchorage Daily News)
Alaska gardeners reap giant harvest Jul 24, 2009
Cabbages the size of bowling balls line one side of the her driveway, and giant cauliflower ears, lettuce beds and broccoli are just a few steps away. Next to her garage, up a slight hill, are fresh flowers, with pink and purple canterbury bells and delphiniums growing under the protection of a roof that keeps the rain off and shields them from the wind. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Martians invade Glacier - Mars scientists visit park to study, compare rocks Jul 23, 2009
5 billion-year-old footprints among the most ancient records of life on Earth can be seen up and down Glacier Park's famed Going-to-the-Sun Road, and look a bit like fossilized cabbages. Stromatolites remain top among the signs that can point to nascent life. (Missoulian, MT)
East meets West in the kitchen Jul 15, 2009
Chinese cabbages get treated the same as any leafy vegetable to serve with a western meal, and so-called western vegetables are cooked and served alongside Chinese steamed fish. In other words, I am definitely loosening up. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Garden of earthy delights Jul 7, 2009
It's colder than a mother-in-law's kiss but the garden is full of vegetables: carrots, broccoli, cabbages, kale, fragrant spring onions and fat, deep-orange blockish carrots called Paris Market. Vegetables are washed, the dough is rolled into rounds and scattered with a little Heidi Raclette cheese, some shaved onion, sliced slippery jacks and fresh thyme leaves. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Recipe for rainbow slaw with curried yogurt dressing Jul 1, 2009
Remove the tough, outer leaves and halve both cabbages; remove the cores. With a large sharp knife or hand-held slicer, cut the cabbages into fine strips. (Boston Globe)
Asian coleslaw Jul 1, 2009
For the slaw: Use a food processor (preferably fitted with a shredding disk) to shred the cabbages and carrots; work in batches. (Alternatively, you can use a large chef's knife for the cabbage and a box grater for the carrots. (Montana Standard, MT)
Antioxidant may boost exercise endurance Jun 30, 2009
Quercetin, a compound abundant in red apples, red onions, berries, cabbages and broccoli, and green and black teas, is believed to have multiple antioxidant and anti-inflammatory, and cell-energy activation properties that benefit health. advertisement. (MSNBC -- Health)
Hell in earth Jun 28, 2009
that destroyed the roots of cabbages and other brassicas (a word I newly learned). THE COST. (BBC News -- UK)
Russia's dacha gardens feed body and soul Jun 26, 2009
"Here are strawberries, there tomatoes, cabbages, cucumbers, garlic....". The foliage sprawls across her marshy one-acre homestead in this dacha village about 100 miles east of Moscow. (Christian Science Monitor -- World)
Pests Found on Cabbage Plants Jun 21, 2009
Keep in mind that cabbages are heavy feeders and fertilize on a regular schedule for cultivar that is to be grown. There are many pests in the vegetable garden which can completely destroy a cabbage crop. (Suite101.com)
Managing the Merc: Young owners take the reins of Polebridge store Jun 21, 2009
He fished and drank and grew great big cabbages while his wife (and then another wife) ran the hardscrabble storefront. Those are Adair's hops growing up the saloon wall. (Missoulian, MT)
Any way you slice it Jun 17, 2009
All those beautiful cabbages just waiting to be cut into thin shreds and tossed with piquant dressing. And cukes, which you can slice into see-through rounds and tuck into summer sandwiches. (Boston Globe)
Valley's purple carrots stand to benefit from laws Jun 16, 2009
"There's a mad dash in Europe to get synthetic dyes out and put natural ones in, and it's coming across the Atlantic," said Stephen Lauro, general manager of ColorMaker in Anaheim, which turns beets, berries, cabbages and carrots into dyes for products such as Gerber toddler foods and Tang breakfast drink. "It was dumb luck and we stepped into it.". (Fresno Bee -- Business)
Home Cookin' May 28, 2009
Cut cabbages into quarters and cut out cores. Cut cabbage, carrots and onion into pieces that will fit through a food processor feed tube. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Classrooms move to the garden for lessons on healthy eating May 5, 2009
Tomatoes, herbs and cabbages are faring well now. Sister Vivian, the school's principal, says of the garden project, "It's practical learning. Anything where children learn with their hands is excellent. They'll never forget what they learn here. ". (Fresno Bee -- Lifestyle)
Town Commons: The bipartisan garden May 1, 2009
The farm has drastically increased the production and variety of vegetables that consumers will be able to choose from, including Brussels sprouts, tomatoes, cabbages, peppers, eggplant and seven varieties of lettuce. Nessralla cautions anxious gardeners to wait until mid-May to plant cukes, squashes, tomatoes and other crops that need warmth. (Kingston Mariner, MA)
Temperatures Rising? Take Dinner Outdoors Apr 28, 2009
"What I like to do is take an old favorite like coleslaw that's typically drenched in a mayonnaise dressing and modify it to create a light, refreshing alternative." For example, Simpson makes an Asian-inspired coleslaw with several kinds of Chinese cabbages, oranges, carrots and red onion with a light dressing of orange juice, ginger and a dash of canola oil. He also advises keeping different types of oils and vinegars on tap to make vinaigrettes, which serve as a good substitute for the... (Sebastopol Sonoma West Publishing, CA)
Interview: From bicycle kingdom to economic powerhouse Apr 19, 2009
In winter, the locals had to store up on vegetables to get them through the season and, thus, "winter cabbages" came into picture. Also, during the early years of the opening-up policy, the Chinese were still very cautious when dealing with foreigners. (Xinhuanet, China)
It's spring; sign up for Valley produce delivery Apr 15, 2009
" CSA subscribers get what the Beans' fields produce. Early in the year, that will include what Sarah calls the "Asian cool-weather crops" like pak choy and mizuna, good for making salads. A couple weeks later there will be an infusion of salad greens, which will progress into small turnips, broccoli and lettuces. As the season progresses, expect beets, cauliflower and eventually on to potatoes, carrots and cabbages. Sprinkled throughout are a "uncommon things," Sarah says, like arugula and... (Anchorage Daily News)
Put your supplemental lights away; spring is near Apr 2, 2009
Having just come back from the International Giant Vegetable Growers convention in Niagara Falls, N.Y., I am resisting the temptation to plant some giant cabbages. But this is the time to start them, along with broccoli, cauliflower, kale, and normal size-cabbages, as well as head lettuces and peppers. (Anchorage Daily News)
Burkina Faso: Small is Beautiful, But Big Has Its Place Mar 21, 2009
Ouagadougou An impressive crop of sweet potatoes, yams, cabbages, cucumbers, carrots and tomatoes has spelt a good season for Burkinab; farmer Amadou Diallo, who attributes his success to a nearby water storage tank. "Thanks to the proximity of this water point, we have a turnover of five to six million CFA francs per year (10,000 to 12,000 dollars)," says Diallo, who farms a six hectare plot in Dori, in the north of the country, together with other producers. (allAfrica.com)
CABBAGE PATCH KIDS Mar 18, 2009
Ala Wai School second-graders Evon Diep, left, and Kailani Kaawa today harvested cabbages for St. Patrick's Day. Throughout the year, the students tend to a garden. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Beguiling rural pleasures await in Connecticut Mar 17, 2009
It's a barely remembered world that suggests safety, peace, and quiet, a place and time of nursery rhymes where you wouldn't be surprised to see kings picking cabbages. If you come into West Cornwall from the west, you must drive across the Housatonic River through a little red covered bridge, which dates from 1864. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Some things to think about if you’re planning to garden (5) Mar 15, 2009
For some plants such as tomatoes, cabbages, etc. it may be better to just purchase a few plants. (Great Falls Prairie Star, MT)
Fair Board forgets its reason for being Mar 15, 2009
But, as long as the board continues to encourage FFA and 4-H students to bring their farm animals to town, uses giant cabbages as a selling point and awards ribbons for the best jars of rhubarb jam, then it should at least show some dignity in its stewardship of the land. That s just being a good corporate citizen. (Wasilla Frontiersman, AK)
Fresh Sheet: ‘Baby’ veggies peek out Mar 11, 2009
They re the hearty greens that laugh at cold, damp spring, such as mustards, kale, Chinese cabbages, chard, collards, arugula and spinach. Some people find them a bit too strong to eat as salads, though others of us love them that way. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
History in the baking Mar 4, 2009
" Day tracks down information from every possible source. When he read that early syllabubs were said to have been made by milking a cow into a glass of wine, he gave it a go. The result was a sickly concoction garnished with bovine dandruff. Many a belief about traditional food turns out to be wrong once you examine the detail, he says. "It's a myth that we boiled vegetables to death," he says. "Mrs Beeton says it takes half to three-quarters of an hour to cook cabbage but it was whole Savoy... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
History of Cabbage in Ireland and A... Feb 23, 2009
By the 1800s, literary references to cabbages being grown along ridges and sold in markets were frequent and crop production would have allowed for an annual cabbage intake of 65 lbs per person per year, according to economic historian Cormac ; Gr;da, in Ireland: A New Economic History. During the Irish famine, when potato crops begin to fail, the cabbage was once again turned to for sustenance. (Suite101.com)
Say it with condoms Feb 14, 2009
There is a restaurant in Bangkok called "Cabbages and Condoms" ... I couldn't agree more, Cabbages & Condoms does have great food, but its the message that is attached to second half of the name that is more important in the context of this chat ... I think the BKK Cabbages & Condoms is/was on Sukhumvit Soi 12 and I'm also aware of C & Cs in Pattaya and Chiang Mai. (ABC Online)
Consumer inflation in China declines to a 30-month low Feb 11, 2009
A vendor selecting cabbages at a market in Taiyuan, China, southwest of Beijing. (Reuters). (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
Zimbabwe: Gardening Lifeline for Urban Women Feb 8, 2009
The women now grow tomatoes, cabbages, onions, lettuce and other vegetables in a communal garden in Nkulumane, a working-class suburb in western Bulawayo. Their yields feed their families but also generate income in sought-after foreign currency, as they sell their vegetables in exchange for South African rand. (allAfrica.com)
