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Default (2010-03-26) Dietary restrictions?

George wrote on Sat, 27 Mar 2010 14:49:37 -0500:

> 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.


You could be right but a short boiling session seems to work quite well.


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