All hail the mighty cabbage. Get to know the varieties One of the earliest text references to cabbage comes from the Greek philosopher Theophrastus, the “father of botany”, who noted different types. Today, there’s the familiar green cabbage you’ve likely seen in the produce aisle, along with the visually stunning red variety. “Cabbage” comes from the French “caboche”, meaning head, …
Have you ever purchased a head of cabbage, even a small one, chopped it up, and realized you had way more than you needed? How to Shop for Cabbage Although there are many varieties of cabbage, U.S. grocery stores typically carry European red and green cabbages, Savoy, and Napa cabbage varieties. Green and red cabbage are similar, with round heads …
