JO shares the facts: about this leafy green, red or white plant grown. Where was it domesticated and when? How can we eat this versatile veggie and what other veggies are included in the Brassica family?

FYI it was probably in Ancient Greece and Rome, where people began growing the plant in their gardens

Thanks to Two Natural Ladies Groupies page for these and more recipe ideas and other creative ideas:

· Chow Mein; cabbage rolls; buttered cabbage; crunchy noodle salad; coleslaw

· Cabbage leaves and mastitis.

· Use the outer leaves as plates

Vicki had the pleasure of watching a master at work when she and her house mates hired a a Chinese cook who prepared an amazing meal with cabbage – where is she now!