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Default (2010-03-26) Dietary restrictions?

On 3/27/2010 1:40 PM, James Silverton wrote:
> George wrote on Sat, 27 Mar 2010 13:29:50 -0500:
>
>> If you can get hold of the greens from the Tokyo Cross turnip you
>> might change your mind.

> <clipping>
>> The Tokyo Cross turnips are pure white and the greens are tender and
>> delicious.

>
> Enthusiasts for greens have been trying for untold years to change my
> mind. All cooked greens, including spinach, taste and feel like
> overcooked cabbage to me. Cabbage itself is not bad if cooked for four
> or five minutes as are Brussels Sprouts.


Did you ever try to lightly steam the cabbage? I much prefer that to the
cooked in water type. Little butter, some fresh ground black pepper,
tastes good.