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Red cabbage is a nutrient-rich, cruciferous, or Brassica vegetable that’s related to cauliflower and kale. It’s sometimes called purple cabbage, since its leaves are a dark purple-reddish colour. Red cabbage typically is a little smaller and denser than green cabbage, and has a more peppery taste. This variety of cabbage gets its purple-reddish colour from the flavonoid anthocyanin and the acidity level of the soil where it’s grown. Like most colourful vegetables, it’...

INGREDIENTS 280 grams Asparagus; 1 1/2 cups Cannellini beans; 3 cloves Garlic, small; 1 bunch Kale; 1 cup Leeks; 1 Lemon; 2 tsp Lemon thyme, fresh Condiments 2 tbsp Lemon juice plus more to finish; Pasta & grains 170 grams (dry); Baking & spices 1/4 tsp red capsicum flakes; 1/2 tsp pink salt 1/4 tsp black pepper; Oils & vinegar 5 tbsp olive oil, extra virgin; Liquids 1/3 cup Reserved pasta water   INSTRUCTIONS If your asparagus is on the thicker side, slice in half vertically ...

Fermented foods and beverages are becoming increasingly popular. You can now find kombucha on tap in bars, sourdough bread in cafes and more varieties of yoghurt, sauerkraut and kimchi in your local supermarket. Fermented foods have been part of the human diet for centuries, and were initially produced as a way to preserve foods, improve flavour and eliminate food toxins. Today, more people are turning to these foods for their potential health benefits 1, 2. What are fermented foods?
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