July 24, 2020

Vegetables

What is Savoy Cabbage? Savoy cabbage, also called curly cabbage, is a leafy vegetable from the cabbage family.  The cabbage forms a moderately tight ball of leaves around a head.  Savoy cabbage has wrinkly dark green outer leaves that transition to light yellow as they get closer to the thick stem in the center.  The

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July 24, 2020

Vegetables

What is Red Cabbage? Red cabbage, also called purple cabbage, is a leafy vegetable from the cabbage family.  It typically comes as a head of cabbage, which is a ball of tight leaves.  Red cabbage has broad reddish-purple leaves with a thick white stem at the bottom of the head.  The leaves have a chewy

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July 24, 2020

Seasonings and Flavorings

What is Oyster Sauce? Oyster sauce is a condiment and sauce used in Asian cuisine.  It has a thick consistency and usually looks dark brown.  Oyster sauce comes from the liquid of cooked oysters, also called oyster extracts.  Most oyster sauce also contains salt, sugar, water, and cornstarch.  Vegetarian oyster sauce often uses mushrooms instead

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July 23, 2020

Vegetables

What are Collard Greens? Collard greens are a leafy vegetable from the cabbage family.  They have large, broad, thick leaves with veins running through them.  The leaves branch off of a tough, thick stem.  Quality collard greens feel firm and crunchy with deep green leaves. What Do Collard Greens Taste Like? Raw collard greens taste

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July 23, 2020

Vegetables

What is Kale? Kale is a leafy vegetable from the cabbage family.  It has green leaves that come in different shapes such as curly or plain-leaf.  The leaves branch off from a fibrous, crunchy stem.  Kale usually comes in regular or baby kale varieties, which vary in intensity.  Quality kale should have deep green leaves

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