ancient Romans – Face by Stace

The History of Cabbage

Large savoy cabbage in a wooden crate at a farmers market

Cabbage is one of history’s most unassuming beauty foods — a humble vegetable with a surprisingly rich cultural lineage. Long before it appeared in modern soups and slaws, cabbage was cultivated by both the Ancient Greeks and Romans, who valued it not only as nourishment but as a restorative plant with medicinal and cosmetic potential.Continue reading “The History of Cabbage”