Alan S wrote:

> although I need to perfect the art of making the cabbage
> parcels without splitting the leaves. much snipped

Alan, boil a pot of water

using the turkey lifter or some such object, dip the cabbage into the
water and remove it straight away

with a quick dip, it doesn't change the texture of the cabbage too much,
but it makes removing the leaves a lot easier

good luck
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kate
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