Holy Cabbage!!!!
So the lovely L shared this photograph of a cabbage that her husband found at the market (seriously, this thing needs to be in some contest!) sitting with her daughter in the high chair. Rather, on the high chair.
Her face is priceless.
And holy schmoly cabbage!
How to Shred a Cabbage
Remove the outer leaves, and any leaves that are drying out on the edges.
Chop right down the middle.
Then chop each half into quarters.
The cut out the stem.
Lay the quarters on one of the flat sides.
And start slicing off the cabbage at an angle.
Until you can’t slice off any more. Gently separate the slices as you toss it into a bowl.
These work perfectly for slaw. (Recipe coming Friday.)
If you’d like some larger chunks for a soup or stew (recipe coming tonight), then cut into chunks.
And then separate the pieces.
Toss into soup or stew.
Tell us your favorite way to eat cabbage!
Jan says
The stork finds the 10 pound babies in this cabbage patch!!
Alice Smith says
I am sooo glad Mommy picked me over this in the patch !!
Amy Murphy says
Seymour, what are you feeding this thing? Miracle Grow?
Debra Williams says
Young Leprechaun OJT starts young these days.
Sandy N says
“Mommy is this where babies come from?”…”It’s inside, right?”…”Yes! I’m getting a baby brother!!”
Maygan says
“…and you expect me to believe THIS is where I came from?”
Mary K says
Said the little girl, “Holy cow .. this is an awful big green ball to play with.”
Susanne says
Can I have this mom, PLEASE???? PLEASE???
Johanna says
I know we’re Irish, but do we really have to eat THIS MUCH cabbage for St. Patrick’s Day?!?
jamieS says
Good tip, I have tried various way to chop cabbage. I’ll try it this way next!
Vanessa says
“But Mommy, when I asked you for a Cabbage Patch Doll, this is NOT what I had in mind!”
Sue/RFamHere says
I heard someone say this cabbage was “as big as your head”. Is my head going to get *that* big??
Teri says
I’m the Cabbage Patch Princess!
Dona says
Mr. Stork can forget it! This one is going to require a 747 to deliver it!!
Mary says
Wow! This must be where the twins come from!
L Dice says
you can take the kid out of the cabbage patch but . . . .
Ivette says
“I know I need more fiber, but this is ridiculous!”
Diane says
This part is the blankie that covers you while inside there!!
Helen says
“I’ll eat the peas! I’ll eat the peas this time, I promise!”
Aubrie Litster says
“I asked for a baby sister, and this what I get?”
Danielle Pontow says
Oh please mommy, dont make me eat the WHOLE thing.. Please
Melissa Miller says
Hey, where’s the baby?
Laryssa @Heaven In The Home says
That is an AMAZING cabbage!
April says
Perhaps fertilizing the garden with Uranium was a bad idea!
Lesley says
If you make me eat all this cabbage my diaper will have a nice surprise for you!
Carol Dail says
I always joke with the kids about finding them under a cabbage…..
Sarah says
I thought there was supposed to be a baby in this thing! We’ve been jipped!
Vicky says
WOW! Now that’s the biggest nicest ‘Kraut cabbage I’ve ever seen! OK a quote for the contest let me see.
“This is from the cabbage patch. NOT ME!”
Sarah says
…Now this brings new meaning to “upping your daily veggies!”
Erin says
This is not quite what I meant when I asked for a cabbage patch doll!
Kendra says
“I think I’m gonna need a bigger diaper….”
Kendra says
If you have never grilled cabbage its great. Spray quarters of the cabbage with olive oil non stick spray, season with salt pepper or seasoning of your choice and grill on low. If cabbage is loose use a grill basket.
Julie says
‘how am I every going to clear my tray….’ smile and nod, smile and nod
Jessie says
Really mom?!?! You really think I’m going to believe this is where I came from? Riiiight.
Kathy says
I know you like to stockpile but did you get extra diapers?
Diane Fargen says
What? You expect ME to eat this?
Kathy says
I know this was cheaper than diapers but the leaves will NOT work!!!
Mimi says
Babies come from cabbages? What size baby are we getting from this?!!
Julie says
Is this where the Easter Bunny comes from??? He has to be in there somewhere….
Cheryl M says
Okay, I’ll finish it but just remember I don’t change my own diaper—you do.
Did you you think that through?
Kate C. says
‘uhhh Mom… Is this where cabbage patch kids come from?’ ‘I thought that was just a brand and they came from Toys R Us’… ‘Are you going to make me eat the packaging…’ ‘I know your frugal but come on!’
Dianna says
Do I have to eat it ALL before I get dessert?!?
jennifer Cockburn says
“Mom, is this your way of saying that we need to about more greens?”
“Mom, does this mean we’ll be having cabbage for the next two weeks?”
Alyssa says
“Oh no! Am I being replaced? I must find a way to defeat the competition! I know! I will smile and it will give me a even greater edge for cuteness!”
TheGourmetCoffeeGuy says
Great photos illustrating how to shred cabbage, very useful tips. The sequential illustration is very helpful. The child and cabbage photo is very nice.
Lauren says
“I know it’s an addage:
You should eat your cabbage,
So that life’s full of luck,
But enough is enough!”
Robin says
I know you want me to eat my vegetables, but really mom?
Brianne Hoag says
“I was born this way….”
Brianne Hoag says
“Alright, I’ve got my green on, so nobody pinch me.”
Yobarb says
“I was just sitting here minding my own business when this thing landed in my lap!”
Jessica says
Oh my……I’m getting gassy……just thinking about eating all of this! 🙂
Dianne Paul says
“Hurry up—I can’t hold this thing much longer!!!”
Kim in AZ says
Pass the Mylicon drops please. 🙂
Or, how many babies come inside this thing?
Tamara Burchell says
” Mom, does this mean I’m a cabbage patch kid?”
Helen says
Mom…is this a CABBAGE PATCH DOLL?
Jessica says
Hi Erin! I loved this post. I was writing a post on how to make coleslaw well, and I recommended shredding the cabbage yourself instead of grating it in a food processor. I thought this post was a great tutorial for cooks who don’t have much experience with cabbage, so I linked to it!
You can see my post here: http://www.favedietsblog.com/why-you-should-make-coleslaw-today/
Thanks!
Jessica