{"product_id":"cabbage-caraflex-certified-organic-bc","title":"Cabbage, Caraflex - Certified Organic - BC","description":"\u003ch2\u003eCertified Organic Caraflex Cabbage — aprox 2lbs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt may look a little unusual, but \u003cstrong\u003eCaraflex is one of the most delicious cabbages of the season\u003c\/strong\u003e. These pointy green cabbages are Certified Organic and grown just down the road from us at \u003cstrong\u003eMara Valley Produce in Grindrod, BC\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike the dense storage cabbages we rely on through the winter, Caraflex has \u003cstrong\u003etender leaves, a sweet mild flavour and a wonderful fresh crunch\u003c\/strong\u003e. It's particularly good raw, but the tender leaves also cook quickly and beautifully.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy You’ll Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCertified Organic\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrown locally in Grindrod, BC\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTender, crisp leaves\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMild, naturally sweet flavour\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDelicious raw or cooked\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA special cabbage that's only available for a short time\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGreat For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSlaws, salads, tacos, wraps, stir-fries, fried rice, grilling, roasting and quick sautés.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a really simple slaw, \u003cstrong\u003efinely slice Caraflex with carrots and toss with your favourite vinaigrette or creamy dressing\u003c\/strong\u003e. Because the leaves are already tender, there's no need to spend ages massaging or softening the cabbage first.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStorage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStore refrigerated in your crisper drawer, ideally in a loose bag or container to prevent it from drying out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCaraflex is a \u003cstrong\u003etender fresh-market cabbage rather than a long-keeping storage variety\u003c\/strong\u003e, so enjoy it while it's crisp and fresh rather than trying to keep it for months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBuild Your Basket\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdd carrots and green onions for an easy slaw, or grab peppers, garlic and other seasonal vegetables for a quick stir-fry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGood to Know\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat pointy shape isn't a sign that something went funny in the field! \u003cstrong\u003eCaraflex naturally grows into a distinctive cone-shaped head.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's sometimes called a pointed or conehead cabbage and is prized for its tender texture. Compared with traditional storage cabbage, the leaves are softer and more delicate, making Caraflex an especially good choice for people who find regular raw cabbage a little too tough.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to Stretch This\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse the tender inner leaves for salads, slaws and tacos first, then save the sturdier outer leaves for stir-fries, soups or fried rice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd don't throw away the core. \u003cstrong\u003eThinly sliced or finely chopped, it's perfectly edible\u003c\/strong\u003e and adds a nice sweet crunch to slaw or stir-fries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMeet the Grower\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMara Valley Produce • Grindrod, BC\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese Caraflex cabbages are grown by Mara Valley Produce, practically neighbours of ours here in Grindrod. Buying them means your cabbage hasn't travelled very far at all before making its way into your kitchen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCertified Organic • Mara Valley Produce • Grindrod, BC\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mara Valley Produce","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47131232993452,"sku":null,"price":5.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0635\/4950\/5708\/files\/IMG_40312.heic?v=1788552587","url":"https:\/\/naturedelivered.ca\/products\/cabbage-caraflex-certified-organic-bc","provider":"Nature Delivered","version":"1.0","type":"link"}