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    Communities > Forums > Article: Getting To The Root Of Things. The Rutabaga: Its History, Uses, and Culture
    Forum: Article: Getting To The Root Of Things. The Rutabaga: Its History, Uses, and CultureReplies: 2, Views: 58
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    sghatdaves
    Shelton, WA (Zone 8a)

    January 28, 2008 4:18 PM

    Post #4464765

    Stew, soup, fricassee, gravy: all of these are mellowed and richened in flavor by adding a pared and diced rutabaga. (A small turnip will work in a pinch, but is not so sweet.) No one needs to know your secret -- just accept the compliments with a sneaky smile.

    I have a husband who swears he detests turnipy things, including rutabagas. He doesn't know a lot of things that happen in the kitchen, and he thinks I am Julia Child.

    sgh

    melody

    melody
    Benton, KY (Zone 7a)


    January 28, 2008 5:12 PM

    Post #4465037

    Wise advice. I 'sneak' things into food also...but I'm lucky. Hubby likes turnips and rutabagas. I agree, 'bagas are much sweeter.
    KyWoods
    Melbourne, KY (Zone 6a)

    January 28, 2008 6:22 PM

    Post #4465408

    I always wondered why they coated them with wax, and I've never tried them because of it. Now I know!

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