Adaptable sweet peas love organic soils Aug 22, 2008
Harvest: Peas, broccoli, kohlrabi, radish, cabbage and beans. Lawns: Don't give up yet. (Anchorage Daily News)
* Wary Japan ponders legalizing foreign labor Aug 21, 2008
Jiang, who grows corn and Chinese cabbage back home, said he would use part of his earnings to buy pigs and chickens. I like the environment here, he said. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Deadlines loom for Fall Festival contests Aug 20, 2008
Vegetable classes are pumpkins, cucumbers, tomatoes, and cabbage; and grain classes are corn and soybeans. For more information, call Janet Zimmer at (309) 244-8892. (Pekin Times, IL)
Growing their own Aug 20, 2008
In the winter, customers tend to want cabbage, turnip greens and leafy vegetables, said Karen McKie, who owns Green Oak Garden Center and Landscaping in Jackson with her husband. They'll also look for herbs, some of which grow year-round. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Green Thoughts: Keep 'em moving Aug 20, 2008
The same goes for the crucifer family (cabbage, Brussels sprouts, kale), the cucurbit family (squash, pumpkin, zucchini) and so on. Shuffling the families keeps their pathogen levels lower. (Hillsdale Independent, NY)
No reason to miss state fair Aug 19, 2008
While we may not see a 100-pound cabbage in this dismal growing year, we still expect to see some hefty cole crops and some burly root crops entered in this year s giant vegetable contests. It makes the barn one of the busiest places at the fair. (Wasilla Frontiersman, AK)
Lightning Fast Pasta with Fresh Veg... Aug 17, 2008
Winter: shredded red cabbage, butternut squash and garlic with parmesan and toasted sesame oil. Lightning Fast Pasta with Fresh Vegetables and Cheese. (Suite101.com)
500 Club: Fruits and vegetables on a budget Aug 17, 2008
Onions, celery, carrots and cabbage are usually sold at a reasonable price. Buy the farm. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Nanwalek elders pass along skills, self-reliance to youth Aug 15, 2008
Vanessa Peterson, 15, showed the garden fenced off, its potatoes, cabbage, carrots and lettuce growing in neat rows. "That's one of our projects. We also need to rebuild a smokehouse," Peterson said, gesturing toward a small building to the back of the garden. (Juneau Empire)
The joys of coming a cropper Aug 13, 2008
"Sooner or later, the cost of food will increase exponentially as oil becomes ever more expensive." At which stage, your home-grown cabbage will look like a bargain. Brookman points to Cuba, which in the early 1990s experienced the "special period", when the collapse of the Soviet Union led to a halving of the island's oil imports and food shortages; it is estimated the average Cuban lost 14 kilograms. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Ruth's Chris Steak House lures interest Aug 13, 2008
E-mails announced the menu: "Dear Guest, high gasoline cost should not keep you from driving to Oakhurst and enjoying a visit to Erna's Elderberry House. ... Order ? la carte and it will be less than $100 per couple."Expect Viennese "comfort food," including Wiener schnitzel-style organic chicken breast, Viennese potato salad and seasonal vegetables for $30 and braised rabbit with Roquefort-walnut bread pudding and red and green cabbage for $32. Erna's is at 48688 Victoria Lane, Oakhurst. (Fresno Bee -- Lifestyle)
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One girl, one cabbage, 50 meals ... Saranac s Mallory Vance sits with her 16-pound cabbage Monday at the Ionia County Commission on Aging, as compared to the full-size basketball on her right ... She grew the cabbage from June through August and decided, with the help of her mother, Carmen, to donate the cabbage to the commission s Meals-on-Wheels program. (Ionia Sentinel-Standard, MI)
Gauging Ripeness: Your plants may look ready to pick, but are they? Aug 10, 2008
Cabbage: Begin bringing them in if the heads feel solid when pressure is gradually applied ... Lettuce (Head): Like cabbage, harvest when the heads become firm and full. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Pick your crop at the peak of perfection Aug 10, 2008
Cut the heads of cabbage when they are large and solid. Left too long, they will crack and split. (Westerly Sun, RI)
Reader Exchange: New Villa coleslaw recipes Aug 10, 2008
Combine ingredients; add to your shredded cabbage and carrots ... Pour over shredded cabbage and carrot mixture just before serving ... 1 medium head cabbage, chopped. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
500 Club: Kohlrabi worth a try Aug 10, 2008
Kohlrabi belongs to the cabbage family and got its name from a German word meaning cabbage-turnip (kohl and rabi). Both the bulb and its greens are edible. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Chinese dining Aug 9, 2008
Try the popular wor mein soup, a chicken-based soup served with thick noodles, pork, shrimp and cabbage. Also offers kung pao dishes and vegetarian options. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Major Minerals the Body Needs Aug 9, 2008
Plant foods, including cabbage, beans, garlic, onions, and wheat germ, contain small amounts of sulfur. Electrolyte Minerals: The minerals chloride, potassium, and sodium make up electrolytes found in the body. (Suite101.com)
Cabbage Festival by the North Sea Aug 9, 2008
The farmers of Dithmarschen in the north of Germany produce most of the cabbage in Europe - and so September is the time to party and indulge in fancy cabbage dishes. Food lovers who like rustic countryside festivities, can discover the surprising possibilities of cabbage in the north of Germany ... Every year in September the Dithmarschen Cabbage Days set a counterpoint to the wine festivals in the south. (Suite101.com)
A crowd stopper Aug 9, 2008
Cabbages ms Restaurant in Bangkok is not for the prudish. I stroll into the Cabbages ms Restaurant in Bangkok with my friend Nancy Yeoh, only to be greeted by a bizarre, out-of-season Santa Claus made entirely out of condoms ... At Cabbages ms, the rubber contraception is everywhere and pops up in the most unexpected of places but we heave a sigh of relief when the waiter assures us that our food, plates and cutlery are condom-free. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Iowa Fishing Report Aug 8, 2008
For northern pike, troll or cast along weed lines and cabbage beds in the main lake or in Anglers Bay. East Okoboji Lake (Dickinson): Anglers are catching walleyes fishing the Hwy. (Ames Daily Tribune, IA)
Broccoli cuts diabetic risk of heart disease Aug 7, 2008
In fact, I don't like many of the cancer fighting veg such as cauliflower and cabbage. I happily eat them in soup or broth though. (Scotsman)
Broccoli May Reverse Diabetes Damage Aug 7, 2008
Crucifer vegetables such as broccoli, Brussels sprouts and cabbage, have been tied to a lower risk of strokes and heart attacks. People with diabetes face up to a 500 percent increase in risk of developing cardiovascular diseases that are linked to damaged blood vessels. (Newsmax)
Fresh Mint, 3.5 stars Aug 6, 2008
Green papaya, cabbage, carrot, tofu and surprisingly decent "beef" fashioned out of marinated soy protein are tossed in a basil-brightened tamarind sauce, then topped with crushed peanuts. If you are looking for a zesty summer salad, your search has ended. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Modified Plants Survive With Little Water Aug 4, 2008
The current research is being done on the experimental model plant Arabidopsis, a small flowering plant related to cabbage and mustard. Environmental Consequences Have Economic Consequences Too. (Science Daily)
Garden calendar for August Aug 4, 2008
Plant seeds of bok choy, broccoli, brussels sprouts, cabbage, Chinese cabbage, carrots, cauliflower, collard greens, corn, cucumbers, green onions, kale, kohlrabi, lettuce (head and leaf), leeks, mustard, snap beans and summer squash. Plant transplants of tomatoes. (AZCentral -- Home)
People still have to eat; gardening, stretching meals part of families strategies Aug 3, 2008
The family s garden includes romaine lettuce, tomatoes, beans, cabbage and onions. Todd said she is hoping to stretch her family s resources even further by canning. (Utica NY Obserer, NY)
Through the Woods: Bee balm and butterflies Aug 2, 2008
In the past few weeks there have been Baltimore checkerspots, monarchs, sulphurs, cabbage whites, swallowtails, coppers, red-spotted purple admirals, several fritillary species, little wood satyr, common wood nymph and others. These are amateur observations, but many of these butterflies are quite distinctive. (Hillsdale Independent, NY)
* [RESTAURANT REVIEW] Peking Gathering Garden Restaurant (_E\U) Aug 1, 2008
This was soup made from the duck's bones, with glass noodles, tofu, scallions and pickled cabbage - the latter adding a sour flavor to balance the saltiness of the marrow ... Our table didn't order the third dish, duck meat fried in pickled cabbage ... My friends said that while the cabbage provides a delicate balance to the flavor of the duck in the soup, it overpowers the meat in this dish. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Iowa Fishing Report for July 31, 2008 Aug 1, 2008
Troll or cast along weed lines and cabbage beds in the main lake or Anglers Bay for northern pike. East Okoboji Lake (Dickinson): Anglers are fishing for walleyes using a jig in the evening at the Hwy. (Ames Daily Tribune, IA)
Seasonal Cook: How to pickle peppers, plums and more Jul 31, 2008
"I know when you're tasting four sauerkrauts, they might be similar," she says, with the appropriate level of irony of someone whose official title is "pickle curator." "But it's an opportunity to see regional characteristics and expressions in sauerkraut, since the cabbage and bacteria will be different." ... -- Cabbage-based pickles ... Szechuan pepper cabbage, Salvadoran cortido, kimchi, sauerkraut. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Small farmers in the Valley focus on conservation Jul 30, 2008
It supports crops like long beans and allows the planting of shorter-season, higher-dollar crops between rows -- crops like bok choy and Napa cabbage. "This will help farmers comply with the law [against burning of crop waste] and sustain the type of farming they brought to this beautiful valley," Vang said. (Fresno Bee)
Restaurant news Jul 30, 2008
Fresh produce available this week at the Pitt County Farmers' Market, 4560 County Home Road, includes: string beans, pole beans, bush beans, cucumbers, blueberries, peaches, cantaloupes, plums, watermelons, cabbage, collards, lima beans, butter beans, crowder peas, squash, sweet potatoes, red potatoes, banana peppers, green bell peppers, tomatoes, green tomatoes, radishes, corn, field peas, okra, white onions, spring onions, red onions and daikon radishes. Fresh herbs include basil, mint,... (The Daily Reflector)
Nanoparticles In Sewage Could Escape Into Bodies Of Water Jul 29, 2008
Much of the "rotten cabbage" smell near these facilities. (Dec. (Science Daily)
Relish The American Table: Chicken and corn turn tabbouleh into an entree Jul 29, 2008
In a Middle Eastern kitchen, tabbouleh might be spooned onto lettuce or cabbage leaves for a light lunch or served with other appetizers at the beginning of a meal. When eaten as an hors d oeuvre, tabbouleh is typically scooped up with lettuce leaves or pita breads, which are served alongside. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Innovation is the word for Canton resident’s garden Jul 28, 2008
This year's crop included broccoli, cabbage, cantaloupe, carrots, cauliflower, sweet corn, lettuce, onions, peas, peppers, rutabagas, spinach, acorn squash, sweet potatoes, potatoes, three kinds of tomatoes, zucchini, rhubarb, winter onions, mint, and sage. The sage bush itself was started by Elliott's grandmother, so the entire garden is really a family affair. (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
Plant fall and winter veggies in July Jul 27, 2008
Most members of the cabbage family can be harvested in fall or early winter if planted by early July. Many other greens in this group, such as Chinese cabbage, kale, collards and mustard, hold well into the winter. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Scoop du Jour Jul 25, 2008
Well, a reader recently called with details about a place that serves "the best stuffed cabbage" in town ... I love stuffed cabbage, but they must be plump, tender and tasty, accented by a well-seasoned sauce ... Two nicely sized cabbage rolls ($7. (Cleveland.com)
Salmonella scare about fruits, not vegetables Jul 23, 2008
Lettuce, kale, spinach and cabbage are the leaves of a plant. What about legumes. (MSNBC -- Environment)
Revisit a classic - Scoop out some new takes on watermelon Jul 23, 2008
1 /2 cup finely chopped cabbage ... Mix the watermelon, onion and cabbage in a mixing bowl ... In another small bowl, slowly mix the vinegar into the mustard and then pour the mixture over the watermelon/onion/cabbage mixture and toss together. (Carroll County Times, MD)
Oxford Couple Creates Plethora of Gardens Jul 23, 2008
In separate raised beds, there are peppers, asparagus, artichokes, cucumbers, corn, cabbage, Brussels sprouts, celery, onions, leeks, cauliflower, zucchini, yellow squash and eggplant. There's also rhubarb and horseradish, their huge leaves standing tall and verdant, garlic, and a variety of herbs, including Italian flat leaf parsley, curly leaf parsley and cilantro. (Voices, CT)
Fruit with a flair Jul 23, 2008
For salad2 cups vegetable oil (for frying)4 6-inch corn tortillas, cut into strips3 cups thinly sliced green cabbage3 cups thinly sliced iceberg lettuce1 1/2 cups diced peeled pitted mango1 cup diced peeled jicama3/4 cup chopped red onion1 7-ounce jar roasted red bell peppers, drained, diced1/3 cup shelled pumpkin seeds, toasted1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro ... Combine cabbage, lettuce, mango, jicama, onion, peppers, pumpkin seeds and cilantro in large bowl. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Can broccoli cure cancer? Jul 22, 2008
Broccoli and other cruciferous vegetables such as cauliflower and cabbage contain a group of phytochemicals that seem to have cancer-preventing properties. One recent study found that these substances could enhance DNA repair in cells. (guardian.co.uk)
S.F. Food Bank struggles to keep up with crush Jul 21, 2008
They crane their necks past her to see their target: long wooden tables stacked with ears of corn, onions, potatoes, cans of diced tomatoes, cabbage, plums, rice, cartons of orange juice, and plastic bags filled with bread, hot dog buns and bagels. Desperation has become a Thursday morning staple at the Ingleside Community Center, which hosts a weekly food pantry run by the San Francisco Food Bank. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Broccoli juice helps patient beat bladder cancer Jul 21, 2008
According to a report published in the British Journal of Cancer in 2006, natural chemicals found in certain vegetables, such as broccoli-cauliflower and cabbage, can enhance DNA repair in cells, which could help stop them becoming cancerous ... A member of the cabbage family, broccoli is rich in vitamin C and has properties that boost the human immune systems that fight viruses, bacteria and cancer. (Daily Mail)
Top 20 Foods High In Antioxidants Jul 19, 2008
Broccoli, spinach, carrots and potatoes are all high in antioxidants, and so are artichokes, cabbage, asparagus, avocados, beetroot, radish, lettuce, sweet potatoes, squash, pumpkin, collard greens and kale. Spices and Herbs. (Suite101.com)
Africa's saviours Jul 19, 2008
About 70 per cent of his maize seed customers buy hybrid seed, while 75 per cent buy hybrid vegetable seeds, especially cabbage seed. He organised a tunnel demonstration with Peter Randa, which was attended by more than 1000 people. (iAfrica.com)
Do you need a vitamin pill? Jul 19, 2008
Vitamin K: Found in cabbage, cauliflower, spinach and other green-leaf vegetables. Critical to blood clotting. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Dining Out: Prime Steakhouse Jul 19, 2008
Vegetable spring rolls could have used a more interesting sauce for example, as a spiced soy was a mundane and overly salty dip with otherwise tasty and crunchy rolls stuffed with cabbage and shiitake mushrooms ($10). Salads followed (Newbie: "You mean we have to eat an appetizer and a salad? And an entre?" Me: "Yes, and dessert! So prepare yourself. " Gotta break these new dining companions in. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Green thumbs up: Coping with bugs, slugs, and other thugs Jul 18, 2008
Still others, like the incredibly grotesque tomato hornworm or the green cabbage worms, are so perfectly camouflaged that they go undetected until they reach gargantuan proportions or leave the plants riddled with holes. Beetles are some of our more troublesome pests. (Kingston Mariner, MA)
‘Artichoke evangelist’ of Lompoc one of nation’s top growers Jul 18, 2008
He started with established crops sugar beets, sweet peas and cabbage, but after 12 years the artichoke appealed to his creativity. He spotted an opening. (Lompoc Record, CA)
Yupha's Thai Kitchen Jul 18, 2008
95), a dish of shrimp, broccoli, carrots, snow peas, napa cabbage and mushrooms. The shrimp was tender, the vegetables perfectly cooked. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Landscaping goes miniature Jul 18, 2008
" A formal garden may call for a stone pot on top of a pedestal. A cottage garden may have profuse, lush plantings. Modern pots at a contemporary home often hold ornamental grass. Pots surrounding a pool tend to feature tropical plantings, such as bird of paradise or hibiscus. A front-door arrangement may showcase a formal topiary. Containers are a popular do-it-yourself project, or they can be done by a landscape designer or gardener as part of a larger project. Most retail nurseries have... (The Augusta Chronicle)
Heart beets - Recipes using summer’s overlooked healthy foods Jul 18, 2008
In a recent online article in Men s Health, a story called The 10 Best Foods You Aren t Eating lists the following we should be eating: beets, Swiss chard, cabbage, purslane, guava, pomegranate juice, dried plums (prunes), pumpkin seeds, Goji berries and cinnamon ... And beets, chard and cabbage all taste good to me ... Chard needs cooking to bring out its flavor, and cabbage may be eaten raw or cooked for two entirely different tastes. (Missoulian, MT)
Wildlife: Summer sightings Jul 17, 2008
Butterflies appearing in our garden include great spangled fritillaries, tiger swallowtails, cabbage whites, and back in June, flocks of little European skippers fluttering in the lawn. The little crater-shaped holes you may find in sandy soil are made by ant lions, which wait beneath the surface to capture ants which fall in. (Lincoln Journal, MA)
When To Harvest Garden Vegetables Jul 16, 2008
Cabbage may take 2 to 3 months to mature, depending on the weather. Harvest them when they are between 10 cm and 25 cm in diameter and are firm to the touch. (Suite101.com)
Karin: Thai-Inspired Coleslaw Jul 16, 2008
The recipe fuses traditional shredded cabbage with other vegetables and lots of fresh herbs for a deliciously updated slaw. Start with a bag of thinly shredded cabbage from the grocer's produce section ... 3 cups finely shredded green or Napa cabbage. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Organics for beginners Jul 16, 2008
Asparagus Avocados Bananas Broccoli Cabbage Eggplant Kiwi Mangoes Onions Papayas Pineapples Sweet corn Sweet peas Blueberries. . (Yuma Daily Sun, AZ)
Fair results - Open class plant and soil science (A-14) Jul 15, 2008
Plant & Soil Science - Vegetables - Cabbage, early, 2 specimens. 1st - Jon Welke. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
New Farmer Jump Start program grows food for hospital Jul 15, 2008
The wet cold spring delayed planting and development of the broccoli and cabbage crops but now are being harvested. The melons are about on schedule with the hope of continued reasonable weather. (Atlantic News-Telegraph, IO)
Pathogen Genes Targeted In Studies To Protect Salad Veggies Jul 15, 2008
ScienceDaily (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 sprout ... The work, based at the ARS Western Regional Research Center, may lead to new ways to protect cabbage, sprouts and other salad favorites from attack by foodborne pathogens ... Microbiologist Lisa A. Gorski, for instance, led an investigation several years ago that... (Science Daily)
On the Farm: Enjoying some Southern hospitality Jul 15, 2008
They also produce many crops for inmate consumption, such as tomatoes, cabbage, okra, watermelon, beans and peppers. More than a million pounds of vegetables are processed at the prison each year. (Santa Maria Times)
Vitamins: Friend or foe? Jul 14, 2008
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Shepherd's Crossing Jul 13, 2008
Grass = marmot = meat = cabbage = dog. by. (IGN PS2)
Edgerly takes care of buddy on her way out Jul 13, 2008
San Francisco's ever eco-conscious mayor is turning Civic Center Plaza's central promenade into an organic vegetable garden, filled with beets, broccoli, cabbage and mustard greens. Volunteer gardeners have ripped out hundreds of square feet of green lawn directly in front of City Hall as part of the big Slow Food Nation confab taking place in the city next month to promote healthy, homegrown and ecologically sensitive eating habits. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
