50 Shades Of Cabbage

Cabbage doesn’t seem like the sexiest vegetable. Round, cheap and readily available, the cold season crop is the underappreciated cousin of newly fashionable Brussels sprouts. There’s nothing particularly mysterious, alluring or exotic about it. And, especially recently, it’s been overlooked in favor of trendier greens: arugula, romanesco, kale, Brussels sprouts, or kale sprouts, a hybrid of both kale and Brussels sprouts. Cabbage’s distinctive odor might have something to do with its unpopularity. When cooked, it has a pungent and pervasive, slightly sour, sulfur-y smell. Like that guest who doesn’t quite know when to leave the party, the scent likes to linger – even with all of the windows and doors open, inviting it out. Still, there’s hope for the humble head of cabbage/ Adriana Janovich . More here .

Question: Are there any cabbage lovers out there. What is your favorite cabbage dish?