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Default Am I getting desperate? RUTABAGA?

"Robert of St Louis" > wrote in message
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> The Cook's Fresh Market Web site describes rutabaga as a member of the
> mustard family, like broccoli, Brussels sprouts, radishes, turnips,
> and califlower.
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> Sometimes this root vegetable is called "Swedes," a reference to its
> popularity among the Swedish. Rutabegas are rich in vitamins A and C
> and also contain potassium, calcium, iron, and niacin.
>
> A cup of rutabaga has only 50 calories.



I love them! If you mash them with a little splenda and butter they are
delicious.


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Evelyn

The fool thinks he has won a battle when he bullies with harsh speech, but
knowing how to be forbearing alone makes one victorious.
Samyutta Nikaya I, 163