With a name like swamp cabbage, it’s hard to resist a deeper dive into the history of this enigmatic stew. The dish’s origins can be traced back to indigenous traditions, Floridian natural resources ...

Beyond common favorites like broccoli or lettuce, there's an expansive world of vegetables. And despite the increasing availability of grocery options, many ingredients still retain a strong regional ...

Swamp cabbage isn't cabbage; it's the tender heart of the cabbage palm. The cabbage palm is the Florida state tree and is protected; harvesting kills the tree and is not allowed on state lands. Swamp ...

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•Cover the ham hock with water and simmer for 30 minutes in order to create a stock. •Place swamp cabbage in pot and add additional water to cover, if needed. •Taste to see if salt is needed. Add ...

The Priest brothers grew up eating rocks and trees, which is altogether better than it sounds. Indeed, it was typical table fare for any cracker on a hard-scrabble budget. All it took was easy access ...

If you pull up a chair at a gourmet restaurant, you call it hearts of palm. If you pull up a chair in a Florida Cracker kitchen, you call it swamp cabbage. Step this way and meet a unique vegetable. A ...