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“Cabbage as a food has problems. It is easy to grow, a useful source of greenery for much of the year. Yet as a vegetable it has original sin, and needs improvement. It can smell foul in the pot, linger through the house with pertinacity, and ruin a meal with its wet flab. Cabbage also has a nasty…” quote by Jane Grigson
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“Cabbage as a food has problems. It is easy to grow, a useful source of greenery for much of the year. Yet as a vegetable it has original sin, and needs improvement. It can smell foul in the pot, linger through the house with pertinacity, and ruin a meal with its wet flab. Cabbage also has a nasty history of being good for you.”

Jane Grigson

About This Quote

Cabbage is easy to grow and nutritious but often has unpleasant odor and texture that can spoil dishes.

In simple terms: Easy to grow but can spoil meals with smell and texture.

Key Takeaway

Choose cooking methods that reduce odor and excess moisture.

Themes

nutrition culinary challenges vegetables

Mood

frustrated practical

Type

culinary advisory

When to use this quote

  • home cooking
  • restaurant kitchens
  • meal planning
  • food storage

Key Concepts

food science flavor perception

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you prepare cabbage to minimize its strong smell?
  • What other vegetables could replace cabbage in a dish?
A Different Perspective

Alternative greens may be preferred for milder flavor.

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