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It means that I like going my own road, and sometimes others would not have chosen that path for me, I still have to walk it,
with my integrity and humor in place.

Greeneye

Greeneye
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cabbagehead
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Ode to a Cabbage

Cabbage Dedication

Quantity: 6 servings Preparation time: 0:15 hr.
Cooking time: 1:00 hr.

Ingredients
1 medium sized red cabbage
2 medium sized apples
1 oz butter
6 to 8 tbsp wine vinegar
6 to 8 tbsp water
salt and pepper, to tase
4 tbsp red currant jelly
1 tbsp sugar (or more)

Directions
Remove coarse outer leaves and stalk from cabbage and shred finely in the food processor.

Peel, core and grate apples.

Melt butter in heavy kettle over low heat. Add cabbage and apples. Stir for 5 minutes. Do not let scorch. Add vinegar,
water, salt and pepper. Cover and cook over low heat until cabbage is very tender (60 to 90 minutes).

Add red currant jelly and sugar. Bring to boil again.

This is best if made a day ahead, and reheated slowly. Delicious with roast goose or duck

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Crockpot Beefy Cabbage Soup

INGREDIENTS:

1/2 head of cabbage, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
1 large carrot, thinly sliced
3 to 4 tablespoons rice
2 ribs celery, sliced in 1/2-inch pieces
1 teaspoon garlic powder
3 cups beef broth (can make from bouillon or base and hot water)
1 or 2 meaty soup bones or beef shanks, about 1 pound
2 cans (14 1/2 ounces each) tomatoes, diced
coarsely ground pepper
PREPARATION:

Combine all ingredients in the slow cooker/Crock Pot. Cover and cook for 8 to 10 hours on low.
Taste before serving;
add salt and more pepper if necessary.
Serve with biscuits or crusty bread.
Beef Cabbage Soup Recipe serves 4