There’s something about the swamp—the place and the sound. It’s dark, it’s grimy, it’s sinister. And it’s beautiful. “The sonic, emotional vibe of the swamp is [a feeling of] imminent danger,” says ...

In the pioneer diet of the Florida Cracker, swamp cabbage was a staple. Derived from the state tree, the sabal palm, swamp cabbage was, and remains, readily available throughout Florida. It's easy to ...

There are so many Southern side dish recipes you need to try at least once to expand your foodie horizons and discover new-to-you favorites. While the origins of many of these meals are murky at best, ...

Swamp cabbage isn't cabbage; it's the tender heart of the cabbage palm. The cabbage palm is the Florida state tree and is protected; harvesting kills the tree and is not allowed on state lands. Swamp ...

Nowadays, it's a little difficult to imagine Englewood without supermarkets and convenience foods. However, in living memory Englewood was a very different place, and no get together or holiday menu ...

•Cover the ham hock with water and simmer for 30 minutes in order to create a stock. •Place swamp cabbage in pot and add additional water to cover, if needed. •Taste to see if salt is needed. Add ...

Bulk up your dinner plans and turn that cabbage side dish into a main course. In this video, Nicole teaches you how to make swamp cabbage, a hearty cabbage stew packed full of flavor from cooked bacon ...