Sunday, December 19, 2004

Sugary Greens

Honestly, what plant is more hearty than a Georgia Collard? It is quite possibly the most robust, tenacious vegetable I have ever had the pleasure to have grown. We have about six right now, and their leaves are thick, erect, and a beautiful muted green. I'm excited for the freeze -- cold snaps supposedly change the chemical compound of the leaves and increase the sugar. It's no wonder collards became a staple of the Southern diet. Anyone care to share a collard recipe? It seems every Southern family has a blue-winning favorite...