As promised, a short post randomly rambling on about cabbages.
Cabbages are a rather versatile vegetable. They can be boiled, steamed, pickled, fermented, chopped, eaten raw, creamed, or prepared using any number of other methods, and they come in a variety of colors, shapes, textures for those picky enough to take notice.
Babies, of course, can be found in cabbage patches or under their leaves, making them a serviceable vegetable beyond the table. Additionally, in parts of Europe they were believed to have the power of showing one or helping one determine who one's sweetheart was, which in turn allows for the perpetuation of the legend of babies being found in cabbage patches. Should one partake in eating cabbage, however, this may keep a potential sweetheart away making it advisable to avoid consuming them while seeking out one's sweetheart.
And least we forget, there is always the option of using a cabbage as a substitution for a table top Christmas tree decoration because no party could be considered complete without one!
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| From Garnishing: A Feast for Your Eyes, 1987. (source: yuckylicious.blogspot.com) |
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What a fun post. Hard to believe that Christmas is little more than two months away at this point.
ReplyDeleteI'm really digging this idea. Serious points for creativity. One could have opted for broccoli as a Christmas tree, but seeing the potential in a cabbage to craft one from a round veggie instead is the sort of charming idea that just makes you smile. :)
Autumn Zenith 🎃 Witchcrafted Life
It is hard to believe we're nearly at the end of the year again.
DeleteI very much agree on the points for creativity. Carving a cabbage is not your average garnish cutting as far as I'm concerned. It makes one wonder what other fun things your could make with one.