Romans believed that cabbages arose from Jupiters sweat as he laboured to explain to contracting oracles.
Cabbage is said to reduce the risk of colonic cancer,stimulate the immune system and kill bacteria.
When planting Cabbages they thrive in the company of dill,mint,rosemary and thyme,Cabbage is traditionally boiled for 5mins, however it is really tasty just fried with olive oil and sea salt.
One of my favourite reciepes is from when I lived in Ireland is Colcannon. Probably the most famous Irish dish, Use 500g Potatoes,1 Leek cleaned and sliced and cooked in milk or cream,500g Cabbage sliced and cooked, 4 Tablespoons of butter,Salt and Pepper.
Mash the potatoes and season them before stirring in the slices of leek and juices in which they were cooked. Then add the cabbage and mix thoroughly over a low heat. Arrange on a warmed serving dish and make a hole in the centre. Keep warm, partly melt the butter,season and pour into the cavity. Serve immediately,piping hot.
Enjoy
