Due to its attractive deep green colouring and crinkly leaves savoy cabbage popularity has never waned. Savoy cabbage is a very versatile brassica, its flavor is mild and earhty, and the leaves are tender even when raw; therefore, it can be prepared and cooked in several ways.

Savoy cabbage is named for the Savoy region, a medieval duchy on the border of Italy, France and Switzerland. It’s believed to have originated from England and Holland, though savoy cabbage prefers dryer and cooler climates. Its favored climates are in Northern France and Northern Europe.

Savoy cabbage is high in vitamin K and vitamin C. It’s also a very good source of fiber, manganese, folate, vitamin B6, potassium, and omega-3 fatty acids. It cooks quickly and easily and it doesn’t have the usual odor associated with overcooked cabbage.