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To: McGavin999

Now you’re talking! I looked at the article but didn’t even recognize most of that stuff as food. Rutabagas? People really eat that?


7 posted on 04/01/2020 8:37:28 PM PDT by bigbob (Trust Trump. Trust the Plan.)
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To: bigbob
Rutabagas

Never tried? I roasted some with turnips and parsnips a couple weeks ago. Nice change of pace, and pretty inexpensive as veggies go.

10 posted on 04/01/2020 8:43:01 PM PDT by ConservativeInPA (It's official! I'm nominated for the 2020 Mr. Hyperbole and Sarcasm Award.)
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To: bigbob

As a kid I was obliged to occasionally eat rutabagas and turnips, which I would consider again if I were starving. But, otherwise, no.

Now turnip greens with ham hocks and pepper sauce are another matter. Cracker Barrel serves up some good turnip greens.


12 posted on 04/01/2020 8:49:26 PM PDT by DeFault User
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To: bigbob

Rutabagas
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From my childhood:

Peel and shave rutabaga; add chopped onion and diced fresh tomatoes. Top with oil and vinegar. Fresh dill if available. Serve with dark rye or pumpernickel bread, butter or cheese. If you need more than a salad, add a soup to the meal. I crave this as a salad dinner in hot weather.

Shaved fresh rutabaga is like a cross between jicama and cabbage. Steamed, it is similar to turnip. Steam and mash with butter and add crisped bacon pieces.

It’s cheap, healthy, flavorful, filling and, when raw, has crunch.

Nutritional benefits:
https://www.organicfacts.net/health-benefits/vegetable/rutabaga.html


18 posted on 04/01/2020 9:03:48 PM PDT by reformedliberal
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To: bigbob

Take a look. I’m guessing you didn’t grow up in the country side.

https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/health/diet-nutrition/a20706455/rutabaga-recipes/


19 posted on 04/01/2020 9:13:04 PM PDT by deport
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To: bigbob
Rutabagas? People really eat that?

Not only eat but grow.

They are very tasty mashed.

29 posted on 04/01/2020 9:29:08 PM PDT by Harmless Teddy Bear (Leave it to me to be holdin' the matches when the fire truck shows up & there's nobody else to blame)
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